Take Your Team-Building to New Heights with Tower of Cards!

What is Tower of Cards?

Looking for a fun and engaging way to break the ice with a new group of people? Look no further than the Tower of Cards icebreaker activity! This activity is all about teamwork, communication, and problem-solving.

To play, you'll need a deck of cards and a group of people. Divide your group into teams of two or three and give each team a deck of cards. Each team will work together to build the tallest tower possible using only the cards.

The goal of the Tower of Cards activity is to encourage teamwork and communication within the group. It also requires problem-solving skills as teams work to build their towers higher and higher.

This activity is great for any group of people, whether it be coworkers, students, or friends. However, it may not be the best choice if there are individuals in the group who may be uncomfortable with physical challenges or building activities.

To make the Tower of Cards activity more fun, consider setting a time limit and awarding prizes to the team with the tallest tower. You can also add a twist by requiring teams to build their towers without using their hands!

So gather your group together, grab a deck of cards, and get ready to build some towers!

Materials needed for Tower of Cards

• 1 Deck of Cards (Per team)

How to play Tower of Cards

• Gather a deck of playing cards: Find a standard deck of 52 playing cards. Shuffle the cards to mix them up.
• Build a card tower: Start by placing a single card face down on a flat surface. Then, place two cards horizontally on top of it, making sure they slightly overlap in the middle. Keep adding new rows of cards, with each row having an additional card compared to the row below, until you have a tower-like structure.
• Take turns removing cards: Players take turns removing one card at a time from the tower, starting from the top row and working their way down. The goal is to remove a card without making the tower collapse.
• Continue until the tower collapses: The game continues round-robin style until someone removes a card that causes the tower to fall. That player will be out of the game, and everyone else can start a new tower.

Benefits of Tower of Cards

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 Tower of Cards include:

• It promotes teamwork: The Tower of Cards game requires players to work together to build a tower out of playing cards without it toppling over. This encourages communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills within a group.
• It enhances motor skills: Playing the game requires steady hands and precise movements to ensure each card is placed correctly. This can help improve fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
• It encourages creativity: While there are specific rules to follow, there are also opportunities for players to come up with creative solutions and experiment with different techniques for building the tower. This can stimulate creative thinking and imagination.
• It provides a fun distraction: The Tower of Cards game is a fun and engaging activity that can provide a break from the monotony of work or routine activities. It can also help reduce stress and promote relaxation.
• It builds trust: Trust is an important part of any team or group dynamic, and the Tower of Cards game requires players to trust each other to follow the rules, communicate effectively, and work together to achieve a common goal.

Why we like Tower of Cards

We love Tower of Cards because it's a great way to spend time with friends or family and it always creates a fun and competitive atmosphere!

Reflection questions for Tower of Cards

Reflection questions are a great way to help your team process their experience after playing Tower of Cards.

1. What was your role in the Tower of Cards activity? - This question prompts participants to reflect on their personal role and contribution during the activity. It also allows them to identify their strengths and weaknesses in the activity.
2. What challenges did you encounter during the activity? - This question helps participants to reflect on the difficulties they faced during the activity. It also allows them to identify potential solutions to those challenges, which in turn, improves their problem-solving skills.
3. What strategies did you use to build the tower? - This question prompts participants to reflect on the strategies and techniques they used to build the tower successfully. It also allows them to identify which approaches worked and which ones did not.
4. Did you enjoy the Tower of Cards activity? - This question allows participants to reflect on their individual experience during the activity. It helps to identify whether they found it engaging, stimulating, and worthwhile.
5. What did you learn from the Tower of Cards activity? - This question encourages participants to reflect on the lessons they learned from the activity. It allows them to identify the specific knowledge, skills, and values they gained from the experience.

Which skills does Tower of Cards build?

• Teamwork - Teamwork skills are crucial for icebreakers and team building because they foster effective communication, encourage collaboration, and promote a sense of unity among team members, leading to better problem-solving and increased productivity.
• Patience - Having patience skills can help with icebreakers and team building because it allows individuals to listen attentively, create an inclusive environment, and foster positive relationships with others.
• Concentration - Developing concentration skills through icebreakers and team building activities can improve focus, enhance productivity, and foster a sense of unity and cooperation within a team.
• Fine motor skills - Fine motor skills involve the coordination of small muscles in movements that require precision and control.