Crystal Maze

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Description

A selection of 21 team or problem solving challenges aimed at Cubs. Cubs can move freely between bases as soon as they finish a task. Format does not require them to finish all tasks so timing is flexible.

NB: Pigpen Code element is documented as a separate OSM activity.


Resources

Needed for all challenges
• Pencils, score sheets, stopwatch
Each bullet relates to a challenge so you only need the resources for the ones you plan to offer (see download for details
• Tarp
• Some props (rabbit ears, fox mask, a lettuce)
• Paracord
• Two lashing lengths
• 2 to 4 identical sets of lego
• Bottle, straws, paperclips, mop, random other stuff
• Match puzzles crib, matches
• Minefield maps (optional), 36 carpet squares
• Mug, balloons
• Laptop, pencils, paper, code sheet (optional)
• Ping pong ball
• Ping pong ball, mug, jug, water, straws
• Thinking problem sheets
• Paper, scissors, Sellotape
• A brick (or similar)

Instructions

See attached

A bit like the Crystal Maze, teams of cubs move around the room between bases where leaders are offering challenges. Team with the highest score wins. Decide up front which challenges to offer!
For all challenges, marks should be awarded up to the maximum for time taken, teamwork and achievement.


Tags

  • Problem
  • Problem solving
  • team
  • team building

Badge Links

  • Skills - Problem solving