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Circle Dialogue · Relationship Mapping

Quick Circle Game & Fun Group Activity Time-Filler - Antlers

Quick Circle Game & Fun Group Activity Time-Filler - Antlers is a circle dialogue exercise for relationship mapping: it helps participants build useful connections and understand how people, roles, or ideas relate.

Under 5 minutesTIME
Medium group (9-25), Pairs, TriadsGROUP SIZE
ActiveENERGY
In person, RemoteSETTING
High cognitive loadCOGNITIVE LOAD
Strengthens Network Design This relationship mapping exercise strengthens Network Design, one of the eight Gathering Effectiveness pillars.

How to run it

  1. Form a circle in which everyone can see every other person.
  2. One person starts by creating the antlers of a ‘moose,’ ie placing their open hands with out-stretched fingers up to the sides of their head, thumbs on temples.
  3. Immediately, the two people left and right of the ‘moose’ respond by copying this ‘antler’ action, but only using the hand closest to the moose.
  4. At any time they choose, the ‘moose’ (only) will bend their antlers forward on their head (keeping thumbs in position) while pointing with their two index fingers and looking directly at another person in the group.
  5. The pointed-at person becomes the next ‘moose’ who will immediately sprout antlers together with his or her neighbours.
  6. The previous moose trio relinquishes their antlers, as the new moose picks up the action.
  7. Antlers Quick circle game creates instant fun with moose antler actions & reactions.
  8. Antlers combines elements of a fun group game with community-building moments that keep everyone alert and involved.
  9. This quick circle game naturally develops focus and connection whilst creating moments of shared laughter.
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Prompts to use +

Form a circle in which everyone can see every other person.

At any time they choose, the ‘moose’ (only) will bend their antlers forward on their head (keeping thumbs in position) while pointing with their two index fingers and looking directly at another person in the group.

Antlers combines elements of a fun group game with community-building moments that keep everyone alert and involved.

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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Quick Circle Game & Fun Group Activity Time-Filler - Antlers. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Form a circle in which everyone can see every other person.; At any time they choose, the ‘moose’ (only) will bend their antlers forward on their head (keeping thumbs in position) while pointing with their two index fingers and looking directly at another person in the group.; ; Antlers combines elements of a fun group game with community-building moments that keep everyone alert and involved.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.

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