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Description

A game to promote team work and problem solving

Resources

A large die
List of 'umbrella topics' or general theme words

Instructions

BRAIN BLAST
Players:
Whole group as four teams
Materials:
• One large die
• List of “umbrella topics” or general theme words (See below.)
Rules:
According to the number rolled on the die, teams provide the number of correct word choices that fit the provided theme word. (Example: Number 2 equals two words provided.) If the two words are correct, the team earns two points. If the team can come up with only one correct answer, the team earns one point. The Leader keeps track of scores on a chalk board,
Usually, the first team to reach “20” wins.
Game at a Glance:
1. Leader writes theme word (e.g., colours) on board.
2. Team A rolls die and gets “3.” Team A provides the words “red,” “green,” and “blue” and gets three points.
3. Team B rolls “1.” The team provides the word “orange” and gets one point.
4. Team C rolls “6,” but can provide only five colour words, so gets five points.
5. Team D rolls “4” and provides four words
Possible Theme Words
ANIMALS, SPORTS, CAMPING,
PLANTS, COUNTRIES, BOOKS,
CITIES, WAYS TO TRAVEL, TELEVISION,
COLOURS, FEELINGS, FOOD,
NURSERY RHYMNS, FRUITS, SWEETS,
CLOTHES, NAMES, CARTOON CHARACTERS

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• Skills - Problem solving
• Teamwork - Challenge
• Teamwork - Team game