The Psychiatrist

Fun lateral thinking game to develop listening & deduction.

The Psychiatrist

Fun lateral thinking game to develop listening & deduction.

Fun Lateral Thinking Game

This curious group game develops listening and deduction skills through a series of pattern recognition challenges. The Psychiatrist is a fun lateral thinking game that engages groups quickly while building observation and analytical thinking abilities. It’s perfect for all teams seeking a fun, large group game that encourages careful listening and creative problem-solving through collaborative investigation.

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Step-by-Step Instructions

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Announce the context of the game is to challenge one person (a volunteer) to ask a series of questions in an attempt to identify a secret ‘rule.’
Ask a volunteer (the ‘psychiatrist’) to leave the room so that they can not hear the discussion of the rest of the group.
Instruct your group to decide on a specific rule to follow when answering questions, eg all responses must start with a vowel.
When ready, the psychiatrist re-enters the room and will start asking a series of questions, one person at a time.
Instruct the psychiatrist to listen carefully to every response in an effort to identify one consistent rule that applies to all responses.
Allow several minutes for questions and answers.
If you note that the psychiatrist is losing enthusiasm or interest, gently guide them towards a solution.
The game continues until the psychiatrist identifies the rule.
Invite a new volunteer to be the next psychiatrist to start a new round.

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