Tangled chain
Item needed:
No items required
open
Min players:
5
Max players:
∞
Required age:
7
Average cost:
$0
Game duration(Mins):
5 - 10
Get everyone to huddle in a group in the middle of the room and join each hand with someone across the circle. Once everyone has joined hands, let them know their task is now to untangle themselves. To make the game interesting, make sure there are some chaotic hand joins going on – get players to weave their hands up and over other arms. This ice breaker game can work really well as a team competition – split the group into a few different even-sized teams and get each group to tangle themselves then make it a race to get completely untangled. It might help to have a leader watching each team so there is no cheating going on!
Game Overview
Tangled Chain is a fun and engaging team-building activity where players form a tangled human chain and work together to untangle themselves without breaking the chain. This game promotes communication, problem-solving, and teamwork. It can be played as a collaborative exercise or as a competitive race between teams.
Game Setup
Players
- Minimum Players: 5
- Maximum Players: No limit
Required Age
- Minimum Age: 7 years old
Materials Needed
- Open space for players to form a human chain
Setting
- A spacious room or open area where players can move around freely.
Game Rules
Objective
- Untangle the human chain without letting go of each other’s hands.
How to Play
- Form Teams: Divide players into even-sized teams if playing competitively. Each team should have at least 5 players.
- Form the Chain:
- Instruct each team to huddle in a group and join hands with someone across the circle.
- Ensure that the hand joins are chaotic, with players weaving their hands up and over other arms to create a tangled chain.
- Untangle the Chain:
- Once everyone is tangled, explain that the task is to untangle themselves without letting go of each other’s hands.
- Teams must communicate and work together to untangle the chain.
- Compete (Optional): If playing competitively, have a leader watch each team to ensure no cheating occurs.
- Winning the Race: The first team to completely untangle themselves wins the game.
Variations
- Blindfolded Challenge: For an added challenge, blindfold one or two members of each team.
- Timed Rounds: Set a time limit for each round to increase the urgency and excitement.
Game Tips
- Encourage players to communicate clearly and listen to each other’s suggestions.
- Ensure the playing area is safe and free from obstacles that could cause injury.
- Emphasize the importance of teamwork and cooperation to successfully untangle the chain.