{"product_id":"team-10-communication-collaboration-game","title":"Team 10 Communication \u0026 Collaboration Game","description":"\u003cp\u003eTeam 10 is a team assessment and group challenge activity that encourages accurate communication, adaptation, and creative problem-solving. Team 10 is an ideal table game for conferences, training events, workshops, or other group gatherings. Play the game with 2-12 players. Expect 10-20 minutes for game play, plus 10-15 for a debriefing and discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSUPER-EASY TO FACILITATE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOVERVIEW: \u003c\/strong\u003eTaking turns, each player will flip 2 cards at a time, until the team reveals 10 cards with all Xs or all Os\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLAYERS: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlay the game with 2-12 players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTIMING\u003c\/strong\u003e: Expect 10-20 minutes for game play, plus 10-15 for a debriefing and discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSET UP:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRandomly place the following 22 cards face down on a table:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18 Xs and Os (Either 10 “X” and 8 “O” OR 10 “O” and 8 “X” cards).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 “Word” cards (Kaboom, Move it, Swap 2, Scramble)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScatter the “Rules” cards face up for easy reference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite the group to gather around, read through the rules, and check for understanding, Encourage the group to spend a minute or two planning how they will proceed before starting the game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE TEAM 10 DECK\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deck has all you need to effectively facilitate and play Team 10:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO PLAY\u003c\/strong\u003e Facilitation Notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRULES\u003c\/strong\u003e - 2 cards show the rules so that they're visible to all players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLEARNING TAKEAWAYS\u003c\/strong\u003e - typical learning points drawn from playing the Team 10 communication game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eREVIEW \u0026amp; REFLECTION IDEAS\u003c\/strong\u003e - 12 questions to reflect, debrief, and discuss the game, focusing on preparation, play, and going forward\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eX and O cards\u003c\/strong\u003e - we include a few extra for two reasons: 1) you have a replacement card if you lose one; and 2) so you can switch up with is the winning \"hand\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"WORD\" cards\u003c\/strong\u003e - These cards (Kaboom, Move it, Swap 2, Scramble) interrupt players mid-game, requiring them to regroup, restrategize, and reflect on how different players deal with adversity or interruptions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTHE RULES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese guidelines help both the facilitator and players maximize the game experience:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer can flip only two cards face up OR two cards face down, during each turn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer cannot turn one card face-up and another card face-down in the same turn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach card must remain in the same general location (unless instructed otherwise).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA maximum of 10 cards can be face-up at any time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf a card with a word appears, quickly follow the instructions on the card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake turns flipping cards. Include every team member.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo taking notes or pictures! All communication must be verbal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe game ends when 10 cards with the same symbol are face-up, and all others are face down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFACILITATION TIPS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_xmmn-q-FpU?si=xyZ8gEVAKFgidbRG\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTAKE AWAYS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical insights from successfully completing the Team 10 challenge include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeightened awareness of the skills and talents present in the team.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpact of committing to a single course of action; difficulty in changing direction after a goal is set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExploring various techniques for problem solving, generating solutions, creativity, adaptability, communication, consensus building, teamwork and decision making.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ability to work with time limitations and adapt to setbacks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbiding by rules can be challenging; some may be more comfortable with bending or questioning rules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe importance of honesty and ethical behavior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH, LEARNING, AND DISCUSSION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeam 10 is a versatile game that can bring out many learning moments.\u003cbr\u003eJust by watching teams play for as little as 10 minutes, you will have a\u003cbr\u003eglimpse into the skills of your groups, seeing how they deal with a variety\u003cbr\u003eof team dynamics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecision Making.\u003c\/strong\u003e How do they make decisions? Do they listen\u003cbr\u003eto a range of perspectives or the loudest voice? How do they function as a group?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDivergent perspectives.\u003c\/strong\u003e How do they make sure everyone’s voice is heard? Do they see issues\u003cbr\u003efrom a variety of different angles? How does shifting positions or putting themselves in\u003cbr\u003eanother’s shoes change their view?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDealing with adversity.\u003c\/strong\u003e What happens to a group when something unexpected happens (i.e. if\u003cbr\u003ethey’re working on a project but a key vendor falls through)? How do they capture, remember,\u003cbr\u003eand draw on organizational memories?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRule‐following \u0026amp; Ethics.\u003c\/strong\u003e What do teams do if they inadvertently break a rule? How do\u003cbr\u003eindividuals respond? How does the team respond? Who blows the whistle? What if it’s on\u003cbr\u003epurpose? How does the team manage such ethical challenges?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI\u003cstrong\u003emportance of Strategizing and Planning.\u003c\/strong\u003e What are the benefits of preparation and discussion?\u003cbr\u003eHow can teams get everyone on the same page from the start? Why is that important? How do\u003cbr\u003ethey balance the need for strategizing with the amount of time it can take?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeadership.\u003c\/strong\u003e How do leaders emerge? What does leadership look like? How do leaders make\u003cbr\u003eothers feel? How do teams build inclusion and reach consensus?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDealing with Frustration.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frustration happens in real life. The question is how people deal with\u003cbr\u003eit. Do they give up, act out, charge forward, move with haste, or pause to regroup?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, which of these the facilitator focuses on will depend on: 1) the team’s experience during the\u003cbr\u003egame, 2) organizational needs, and 3) the facilitator’s ability to identify and home in on pertinent\u003cbr\u003elearning moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDRAWING OUT THESE TEACHABLE MOMENTS – FINAL DEBRIEF OR STOP‐ACTION\u003cbr\u003eUnderstanding your goals, you can draw out conversations and reflection EITHER during play or after. If\u003cbr\u003eyou notice a teachable moment. Feel free to stop action and discuss any of these questions right when\u003cbr\u003ethey see the “teachable moment.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e©Trainers Warehouse. TEAM 10 was developed by Guido Cremonesi of Simple Training (www.simpletraining.it) and Jim Cain of Teamwork \u0026amp; Teamplay (\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\u003ewww.teamworkandteamplay.com\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e) and produced by Trainers Warehouse (www.trainerswarehouse.com).\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 4–12 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":46305026146389,"sku":"GAMETTT","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/9621\/0261\/files\/team-10-communication-collaboration-game-teambuilding-134.webp?v=1791516566","url":"https:\/\/healthyhangouthobbies.com\/products\/team-10-communication-collaboration-game","provider":"Healthy hangout hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}