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Quick group energiser to boost focus & create laughter.
- Extremely fun
- Spontaneous laughter
- Sharpens reflexes
- Any size group
- No props
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Quick Group Energiser
This fabulous activity creates immediate engagement through a simple challenge of speed and reaction time. Gotcha is a quick group energiser that sparks instant energy to any gathering as participants focus intently on doing two tasks at once. The combination of physical touch, surprise and friendly competition makes this fast-paced energiser an effective way to wake up tired groups and build a positive atmosphere in no time.
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Original post October 2015, last updated September 2025.
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No Props No Problem
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Same with Mr Littlefield, ehem – we use hot/magic words as cues to catch-release/get-go/grab-run. Super helpful as a segue/as an introduction to a topic, or debriefing activity. Entry level could be: Magic words written on a wall. Level-up could be: nothing written, all memory.
It was very nice warm up and simple to explain to the group, Thank you very much
Definitely one of my go to activities especially at the initial part of a camp. Usually do the pair variation first and ask participants to introduce themselves then build up to whole group throwing in the other variations in as well.. very flexible activity and great to generate initial energy
So much fun in a large group! Fun to blend it in with a group’s content too by telling a story relevant to them using “hot words” that actually reinforce learning and content as well. Brilliantly simple and filled with laughter, guaranteed!