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Global Goal 17: Partnerships For The Goals

Game: Partnering for a Better World

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by Majken Gilmartin, Denmark

Description

Just like nations around the world work together to achieve the Global Goals, we can work together to create a more harmonious and enjoyable game. In this game, you'll experience the power of partnership as you collaborate with others to shape the rules and gameplay.

  1. Team Formation: Divide players into 2 or more teams of 3-6 players.

  2. Rule Creation:

    • Each team spends 5 minutes brainstorming and writing down 4 rules they'd like to implement.

    • Teams share their rules with each other, explaining their reasoning.

    • Through discussion and voting, the teams collectively select the best 3-5 rules.

  3. Play:

    • Teams play a game of 5 minutes, adhering to the chosen rules.

  4. Reflection:

    • After the game, discuss what worked and what didn't. Use this feedback to select new rules for the next round.

    • Take a water break to rest and re-energize.

    • Teams can then brainstorm and vote on a new set of rules for the next game.

More Play

    • Goals count triple if the team holds hand when they score

    • If one team scores the other team gets a goal too

    • Only one player on each team can run. All other players can only walk

    • All players play without shoes.

    • You can use both feet and hand. 

    • Every time a team score – everybody dances for 10 sec and then stand total still.

    • Players: Depending on the amount of players you have, make 2 or more small sided teams from 3 to 6 players on each team.

    • Area: Flexible

    • Materials: Balls, cones or goals, bibs. 

  • Make all teams play against each other, give them enough time to pick the rules. Pay attention that it’s not just one person who decide all rule.

    • The Power of Partnership: Experience the benefits of working together to achieve common goals.

    • Effective Communication: Practice active listening and clear communication to understand and be understood.

    • Compromise and Consensus: Learn to find common ground and make decisions that satisfy everyone.

    • Creative Problem-Solving: Generate innovative ideas and work together to overcome challenges.

Create Game Situations

Encourage creativity: 

Invite players to suggest unique game scenarios and modifications.

Goal-based challenges: Introduce different goals for each team, such as scoring a certain number of goals or completing specific challenges.

Integrating Global Goals:

Goal-based rewards: Implement a system where teams can earn bonus points by stating a Global Goal and how they plan to promote it in their community.

Water break discussions: Use water breaks as opportunities for players to discuss and share their ideas for promoting the Global Goals.

Small-sided games: Encourage players to form smaller teams for easier communication and engagement.

Additional Tips:

Variety is key: Offer a variety of game formats and challenges to keep players engaged.

Flexibility: Be adaptable and willing to adjust the game based on player feedback and preferences.

Community involvement: Encourage players to involve their communities in the game and the Global Goals initiative.