{"product_id":"shape-up-game","title":"Shape-Up Game","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this game of communication and collaboration, blindfolded players must figure out which of the shapes that they hold is a duplicate. Success requires clear and concise communication, active listening, and collaboration, as several of the shapes could be easily confused with each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe facilitator will instruct players,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“Without looking at your shapes, determine which players have matching shapes.” Optionally, you can let them know that only two players will have matching shapes. Or, you can throw in more matches and NOT tell them how many will be a match (this is much more difficult!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCONTENTS OF SHAPE-UP\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis communication and teambuilding game contains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e26 wooden shapes (2 each of 13 different shapes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 blindfolds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMORE TEAM BUILDING FACILITATION OPTIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the Shape-Up game, facilitation notes include 5 additional game ideas including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePARTNER PAIR-UPS - \u003c\/strong\u003eplayers use the 13 different shapes to find a partner (one with either a matching or complementary shape)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBEHIND-THE-BACK PARTNER PAIR-UPS - \u003c\/strong\u003ewithout seeing the shape that they hold, players must find the person who has their matching shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHAPE-UP ICEBREAKER INTROS - \u003c\/strong\u003eusing the shapes a metaphors, players pick a shape that reminds them of a personal experience (or a learning goal; or a characteristic they’re proud of; etc.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMETAPHORICAL DISCUSSIONS \u0026amp; DEBRIEFS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e - \u003c\/strong\u003eplayers choose a shape that represents an observation, question, or learning point, and share their metaphorical reflections with the whole group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSHAPE-ly DEBRIEF \u0026amp; REFLECTION QUESTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e - conduct a \"S.H.A.P.E.ly\" debrief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS – SHAPES - \u003c\/strong\u003ediscuss what was difficult about describing the shapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eH – HELPFUL\/HURTFUL - \u003c\/strong\u003eidentify approaches that were helpful or hurtful to the effort\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA – ACTIONS \u003c\/strong\u003e- focus on actions and break-through moments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eP - PREPERATION \u003c\/strong\u003e- draw out the impact of preparation as teams approached the challenge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE – END RESULTS \u003c\/strong\u003e- discuss the group's satisfaction with their end-result\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e©Trainers Warehouse. SHAPE-UP is a collaboration between \u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teamworkandteamplay.com\/\" title=\"Teamwork \u0026amp; teamplay - building unity, community, connection and teamwork through active learning\" aria-label=\"Visit a webpage about Teamwork \u0026amp; teamplay - building unity, community, connection and teamwork through active learning\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTeamwork \u0026amp; Teamplay\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e and \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrainers Warehouse\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCOMPARISON CHART\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot sure which team-building activity is right for your group?\u003c\/strong\u003e Trainers Warehouse offers a variety of experiential learning games that build skills in \u003cem\u003ecommunication, collaboration, adaptability, leadership, and conflict resolution\u003c\/em\u003e. Use the chart below to compare five of our most popular activities—PuzzleBlind®, Helium Stick®, TeamWRITER®, Shape Up!®, and Team 10®—and choose the one that best fits your training goals, group size, and workshop format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; text-align: left;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eActivity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIdeal Group Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCore Skills Developed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTime Required\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKey Dynamic\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/puzzleblind\/\" title=\"Puzzleblind® team-building game | communication \u0026amp; trust acti – trainers warehouse\" aria-label=\"Puzzleblind® team-building game | communication \u0026amp; trust acti – trainers warehouse\"\u003ePuzzleBlind®\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–8 players per puzzle (parallel teams for larger groups)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunication, trust, listening, coaching, conflict resolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~30–40 minutes (play + debrief)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilders are blindfolded, coaches give verbal instructions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeadership training, conflict resolution, communication workshops\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/helium-stick\/\" title=\"Helium stick | team building games | trainers warehouse\" aria-label=\"Helium stick | team building games | trainers warehouse\"\u003eHelium Stick®\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–12 participants per stick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunication, alignment, group focus, patience\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~20–30 minutes (setup + play + debrief)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTeams must lower a lightweight rod without it rising up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuick energizer, communication warm-up, leadership retreats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/teamwriter\/\" title=\"Teamwriter® team building game | communication \u0026amp; coordinatio – trainers warehouse\" aria-label=\"Teamwriter® team building game | communication \u0026amp; coordinatio – trainers warehouse\"\u003eTeamWRITER®\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–12 participants (expandable with multiple pens\/strings)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCollaboration, interdependence, coordination, listening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~20–30 minutes (assembly + play + debrief)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTeams collectively pull strings to guide a pen and write\/draw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCollaboration workshops, leadership development, trust building\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/shape-up-game\/\" title=\"Trainers warehouse shape up communication game\" aria-label=\"Trainers warehouse shape up communication game\"\u003eShape Up!®\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall teams of 4–6 per set (multiple sets scale up)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProblem-solving, communication, collaboration,\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~20-30 minutes (multiple rounds + debrief)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlayers must figure out which of their pieces is a duplicate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProblem-solving workshops, collaboration training, communication skill-building\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/team-10-card-game\/\" title=\"Team 10 collaboration and communication game – trainers warehouse\" aria-label=\"Team 10 collaboration and communication game – trainers warehouse\"\u003eTeam 10®\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGroups of 4–8 players\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptability, resilience, dealing with disruption, collaborative planning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~20–30 minutes (play + debrief)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTeams search for 10 matching cards until a “Scramble” card forces to begin again\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChange management workshops, adaptability training, and teamwork energizer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Trainers Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46444146229398,"sku":"GAMETSU","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/2937\/4614\/files\/shape-up-game-teambuilding-673.webp?v=1783239266","url":"https:\/\/alpacaalma.shop\/products\/shape-up-game","provider":"Alpaca \u0026 Alma","version":"1.0","type":"link"}