Game Overview

Circle Untangle is a fun and interactive team-building game where players work together to untangle themselves from a human knot. This game encourages communication, cooperation, and problem-solving skills.

Players

• Minimum: 8
• Maximum: 15

Minimum Age

• 14 years old

Items Needed

• No items are required, just a group of people and some space.

Cost per Person

• Free

Duration

• Variable (Depends on the number of players and their teamwork skills)

Game Setup

1. Form a Circle: Have all players stand in a circle, shoulder to shoulder.
2. Grab Hands: Each player reaches across the circle and grabs the hand of two different people. Ensure that no one grabs the hands of the people standing directly next to them.

How to Play

1. Starting Position: Once everyone is holding hands with two different people, the game begins.
2. Untangling the Knot: The objective is to work together to untangle the knot of arms and bodies without letting go of each other’s hands.
   • Players can step over, duck under, and carefully maneuver around each other.
   • Communication is key. Players should talk to each other to figure out the best way to untangle the knot.
3. Rules:
   • Players must not let go of each other’s hands at any point.
   • Safety first: Make sure everyone is comfortable with the movements and pace of the untangling.
4. Winning the Game: The game is successfully completed when the group has untangled themselves back into a single, unbroken circle.

Tips for Success

• Communication: Encourage constant communication among players.
• Patience: Be patient and try different strategies.
• Observation: Pay attention to which players can move more easily and plan moves accordingly.

Variations

• Timed Challenge: Set a timer and see if the group can untangle themselves within a specific time limit.
• Blindfolded: For an added challenge, have one or more players wear blindfolds and rely on verbal instructions from others.