FFEACH: Non-Verbal Charades

When to use FFEACH: Non-Verbal Charades

Use this activity as an icebreaker or energizer to promote team interaction and improve communication skills in a fun and engaging way.

What it solves

Lack of team cohesion; reliance on verbal communication hindering creative problem-solving.

How to run FFEACH: Non-Verbal Charades, step by step

1. Divide participants into teams of 4-8 people and position them apart. (5 minutes)
2. Privately whisper a topic (e.g., fast foods, electric appliances) to one member of each team. (2 minutes)
3. That member returns to their team and uses only non-verbal gestures to communicate the topic. (5-10 minutes)
4. When the team guesses correctly, a new member checks the answer and receives the next topic. (Ongoing)
5. Continue the game for 15 minutes or until energy wanes.

Materials needed

• List of themed topics
• Timer

Facilitator tips

• Prepare a diverse list of topics to cater to different interests and knowledge levels.
• Encourage teams to be creative and expressive in their gestures.

Common pitfalls

• Teams struggling to guess the topics due to unclear gestures. Provide examples or adjust the difficulty of the topics.
• Unequal participation within teams. Encourage all members to contribute and take turns.

Variations

• Allow teams to use sounds but no words.
• Introduce a point system for the fastest correct guesses.

Running it online or hybrid

Use breakout rooms for team huddles and a shared online whiteboard for answer submissions.

What it produces

Correctly guessed topics; improved team communication and observation skills.

Origin

Adapted from Playmeo — source

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