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Name Learning · Relationship Mapping

Rhythmic Name Game For Group Connection & Fun - Concentration

Rhythmic Name Game For Group Connection & Fun - Concentration is a name learning exercise for relationship mapping: it helps participants build useful connections and understand how people, roles, or ideas relate.

5 to 15 minutesTIME
Small group (4-8)GROUP 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, sitting in chairs, facing into the centre.
  2. Introduce a simple beat of claps and clicks - clap, clap, click, click - over and over, inviting your group to practice this a few times.
  3. Explain that one person will start by saying their name twice in sync with the claps, and then follow with saying the name of another person in the circle in sync with the clicks, eg “RUEBEN” (clap) “RUEBEN” (clap) “GILL” (left click) “GILL” (right click.)
  4. The person who makes an error is invited to start the next round.
  5. Provided the beat is maintained and names are correctly called, the fun will continue.
  6. Concentration Rhythmic name game to build energy & focus through beats.
  7. Concentration sparks laughter and challenges people to stay focused while having fun.
  8. Perfect for building group energy and engagement, this rhythmic name game also works brilliantly as a fun icebreaker game because it naturally generates lots of smiles and memorable moments.
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Form a circle, sitting in chairs, facing into the centre.

Explain that one person will start by saying their name twice in sync with the claps, and then follow with saying the name of another person in the circle in sync with the clicks, eg “RUEBEN” (clap) “RUEBEN” (clap) “GILL” (left click) “GILL” (right click.)

The person who makes an error is invited to start the next round.

Provided the beat is maintained and names are correctly called, the fun will continue.

Concentration Rhythmic name game to build energy & focus through beats.

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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Rhythmic Name Game For Group Connection & Fun - Concentration. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Form a circle, sitting in chairs, facing into the centre.; Explain that one person will start by saying their name twice in sync with the claps, and then follow with saying the name of another person in the circle in sync with the clicks, eg “RUEBEN” (clap) “RUEBEN” (clap) “GILL” (left click) “GILL” (right click.); The person who makes an error is invited to start the next round.; Provided the beat is maintained and names are correctly called, the fun will continue.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.

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