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Games – Human Knot

Items Needed

  • A large, open space where scouts can form a circle and move around safely

Instructions

  1. Have scouts form a large circle, standing shoulder to shoulder.
  2. Instruct each scout to raise their left hand and grab the left hand of a different scout across the circle.
  3. Then, ask each scout to raise their right hand and grab the right hand of another different scout. Ensure that no scout is holding hands with the same person in both hands.
  4. The group is now a “knot.” The goal is for the scouts to work together to untangle the knot and form a complete circle without letting go of anyone’s hands.
    • Scouts may need to step over, duck under, or pivot around others as they collaborate to solve the knot.
    • Emphasize careful movements and clear communication to avoid stepping on or bumping into one another.
  5. The activity ends when the group successfully untangles themselves into a single circle (though some may end up in a different position than where they started).

Variations

  • Team Race: Divide scouts into smaller groups, with each forming their own knot. Teams race to see who can untangle their knot the fastest.
  • Silent Challenge: For an added difficulty level, require the group to remain silent while untangling the knot, relying on non-verbal communication.
  • Blindfolded Challenge: Blindfold one or two scouts to add a teamwork element as the group helps guide them through the process.
  • Limit Leadership: Ask dominant leaders in the group to remain silent to give quieter scouts an opportunity to lead the untangling process.
  • Timed Challenge: Use a timer to see how quickly the group can untangle themselves, and encourage them to beat their previous times in subsequent attempts.

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Tia Kennard