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Games – Blind Polygon

Items Needed

  • Blindfolds (one per scout) or a rule to close their eyes
  • A large open space for movement

Instructions

  1. Divide scouts into groups of 8–12.
  2. Blindfold all scouts or ask them to close their eyes. Scouts must remain in contact with each other at all times, usually by holding hands, but you can allow them to keep physical contact in other creative ways as long as they are appropriate touches.
  3. Call out a shape for the group to form, such as a circle, triangle, square, or octagon. Scouts must work together to create the shape while remaining blindfolded.
  4. Once the shape is formed, allow scouts to open their eyes and view their creation.
  5. Re-blindfold scouts and call out a new shape. Repeat the process with different challenges.

Variations

  • Rope Shape Challenge: Use a long rope instead of physical contact. Scouts hold onto the rope with one hand and create the shape using the rope itself, not their bodies.
  • No Viewing: Keep scouts blindfolded throughout the activity and only call out new shapes without allowing them to see the results each time. This adds mystery and heightens teamwork. Provide feedback or sketch/photo the shape for later review.
  • Increase Group Size: Larger groups (e.g., 15–20 scouts) make the activity more challenging as they coordinate movements and communication. Smaller groups (e.g., 4–6 scouts) simplify the task and allow closer collaboration.
  • Synchronize Shapes in Water: If safe and supervised, conduct the activity in a pool or at the beach for synchronized swimming to form shapes.
  • Time Challenge: Introduce a timer for each shape to add urgency and excitement.

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Tia Kennard