Paper Tower Challenge

Paper, Scissors, Scotch… Height

Duration Attendees Accessories Remote
~ 20 min >30

paper

Scotch

scissors

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The Paper Tower Challenge is a fun and engaging team-building icebreaker that challenges participants to build the tallest tower possible using only a single sheet of paper and a limited set of materials. The activity requires creativity, problem-solving skills, and effective communication and collaboration between team members.

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🎓 How to use it



To play the Paper Tower Challenge, divide the group into smaller teams of 3-5 people. Provide each team with a single sheet of paper, a pair of scissors, and a roll of tape. Instruct each team to build the tallest tower possible using only the materials provided, within a set time limit (typically 10-15 minutes). Once the time is up, measure and record the height of each tower, and award prizes to the team with the tallest tower.





🎯 Objective



The objective of the Paper Tower Challenge is to encourage participants to work together as a team to accomplish a common goal. By providing a limited set of materials and a time constraint, the activity also fosters creativity and problem-solving skills.





🤔 When to use it



The Paper Tower Challenge is a great icebreaker to use at the beginning of a team-building session or workshop. It can also be used as a mid-point energizer to help break up longer sessions.





🥳 Fun facts and good to know



The Paper Tower Challenge can be adapted to suit different group sizes and settings. You can also vary the materials used or add additional constraints to increase the difficulty level. For example, you could require teams to build a tower that can support the weight of a small object, or require them to use only one hand to build the tower.





📔 Sources



  • "The Big Book of Team Building Games" by John W. Newstrom and Edward E. Scannell
  • "101 Ways to Make Training Active" by Melvin L. Silberman
  • "Icebreakers: A Sourcebook of Games, Exercises, and Simulations" by Ken Jones




  • 🧰 Quick Takeaway



    The Paper Tower Challenge is a fun and engaging team-building icebreaker that challenges participants to work together to build the tallest tower possible using a single sheet of paper and a limited set of materials. By fostering creativity, problem-solving skills, and effective communication and collaboration between team members, the activity can help build a stronger and more cohesive team. With its adaptability to different group sizes and settings, the Paper Tower Challenge is a versatile icebreaker that is sure to be a hit with any group.



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