Initiative Game of the Month: Magic Carpet

Original Author: Unknown

Participants: 10-14  Duration: 15 Minutes

Materials:

• A tarp

Description:

Place the tarp on the ground and have everyone get onto it. They are on a magic carpet. This magic carpet however only goes forward so to go the other way they have to turn it over. They have to flip the tarp over so that they are standing on the other side without letting anyone touch the ground.

Processing:

• What roles did each member of the group play?

• How did you feel being so close to one another during such an activity?

• How hard is it to make changes that we know are best for us?

  • What is something that you are doing that is taking you the wrong direction?

  • What do you need to do to “flip your tarp?”

• Who can we rely on, and be close to, when we face challenges?