What can we learn from human knot game?
The Human Knot Game
- Builds teamwork by helping a group learn how to work together.
- Focuses communication skills.
- Develops leaders.
- Teaches problem solving.
- Builds trust.
- Encourages persistence.
What is the knotting game?
Each girl is numbered Procedure: Decide on a knot for each round of the game. At signal, the number one player runs around the circle and returns to her place. She must then tie the knot correctly. She passes the rope to the player on her left, who must untie the knot before starting around the circle.
What is human chain game?
Starting in a circle, participants connect hands with two others people in the group to form the human knot. As a team they must then try to unravel the “human knot” by untangling themselves without breaking the chain of hands. Equipment Required: None. Space Required: Small. Indoors or outdoors.
How many people can do the human knot?
Human Knot
| Goal | Group problem solving, Surfacing group dynamics |
|---|---|
| Time | 10-15 minutes (not including processing) |
| Physical contact | Extensive |
| Physical challenges | Must be able to move, twist, and turn |
| Number of participants | 8-20 people |
What is trust walk?
Trust Walk involves pairs working together as one participant closes her/his eyes and is led through the playing space by the other participant. The goal is to create a physically and emotionally safe experience for the partner who is walking without sight.
How many people do you need to play the human knot?
Is the human knot always possible?
Not all human knots are solvable (see unknotting problem) and can remain knots or may end up as two or more circles.
Can you do the human knot with an odd number?
This exercise is best as a warm-up and works best with groups of even numbers so the participants should be divided into groups of approximately 6. Uneven numbers are also OK.
How long does it take to get out of the human knot?
Depending on the number of people in your group and the complexity of the human knot you make, this exciting problem solving game will usually take around 15 to 20 minutes.