Initiative Game of the Month: Lava Crossing
Teamwork – Cooperation, Communication
Game Setup
Original Author: Unknown
Group Size: 8+
Duration: 20 Minutes
Materials:
1 Foam Square per Participant
(2) Game ropes or Start/Finish Lines
Setup
Set up a start line.
Hand out foam square to each participant before explaining the instructions. If a participant throws or drops their square, take it away.
Indicate the direction the team needs to move, but don’t place the finish line yet. This allows you to guage the team’s ability and adjust the challenge.
If the team functions well and has extra time, place the finish line farther away or around a corner.
If the team struggles or time is limited, place the finish line closer.
Objective and Description
The objective is to move the entire team across the finish line
Participants can’t touch the ground in the play area, only the foam squares can touch the ground.
If a foam square loses contact with a participant, it is removed.
Safety
Remove hazards from the play area
Spot or prevent participants attempting to perform risky maneuvers, such as stacking too many people on a square, running or jumping.
Debrief/Processing
What was your goal in this activity?
What did you do to accomplish it?
What prevented you from accomplishing your goal?
What is a goal that you have in life?
What is required of you to accomplish that goal?
What is going to prevent you from achieving that goal?
How many squares did you start with? How many did you end with?
Did you manage your resources well?
What can these squares represent in your life?
