What is Landmark Botticelli?
Landmark Botticelli is a variation of the classic icebreaker game 'Botticelli'. In this activity, participants take turns being the 'dealer' who thinks of a famous landmark. The other players have to guess the landmark by asking yes-or-no questions. The catch is that the dealer can only answer 'Yes' or 'No, but...'.
For example, if the landmark is the Eiffel Tower, the players might ask questions like 'Is the landmark located in Europe?' or 'Is it taller than 300 meters?' The game continues until someone correctly guesses the landmark or all players give up.
Materials needed for Landmark Botticelli
Landmark Botticelli requires no materials or tools to play. Just bring yourself and a few others and you'll have a great time!
How to play Landmark Botticelli
- Choose a dealer: Select one player to be the dealer. This player will think of a famous landmark.
- Start the game: The dealer should announce that they have chosen a landmark and the game begins.
- Ask yes-or-no questions: Each player, excluding the dealer, takes turns asking a yes-or-no question about the landmark. The dealer can only respond with 'Yes' or 'No, but...' and provide additional information.
- Guess the landmark: Players continue asking questions and making guesses until someone correctly identifies the landmark or all players give up.
Benefits of Landmark Botticelli
Team building activities are far more than just fun and games. They pack a punch when it comes to the range of benefits they can deliver.
Some of the benefits of Landmark Botticelli include:
- Team building: Landmark Botticelli encourages collaboration and communication among participants.
- Critical thinking: Players have to analyze the information provided and ask strategic questions to guess the landmark.
- Cultural knowledge: Participants learn about different landmarks from around the world while playing the game.
Why we like Landmark Botticelli
We love Landmark Botticelli because it's a fun and interactive way to learn about famous landmarks around the world.
Reflection questions for Landmark Botticelli
Reflection questions are a great way to help your team process their experience after playing Landmark Botticelli.
- What was the most challenging question to answer as the dealer? This question encourages self-reflection and helps improve the game for future rounds.
- Did you learn anything new about famous landmarks during this activity? This question encourages discussion and sharing of knowledge among participants.
- How did you approach formulating your questions to guess the landmark? This question prompts reflection on the strategic thinking and problem-solving skills used during the game.
Which skills does Landmark Botticelli build?
- Collaboration - Collaboration skills are great for icebreakers and team building because they promote communication and trust among team members, making the overall experience more enjoyable and productive.
- Communication - Communication skills are essential for icebreakers and team building because they facilitate effective and open dialogue, allowing team members to connect and understand each other better, which leads to improved collaboration and problem-solving.
- Critical thinking - Critical thinking skills are valuable for icebreakers and team building because they enable individuals to analyze information, make reasoned judgments, and effectively solve problems, fostering open communication and collaboration in group settings. Moreover, these skills help individuals to think critically and creatively, which leads to innovative ideas, enhanced decision-making, and ultimately, the overall success of team activities.
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