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Key Punch
Team problem-solving challenge to develop strategy & speed.
- Simple set-up
- Promotes collaboration
- Develops critical thinking
- Focus on systems
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Team Problem-Solving Challenge
This team challenge enhances strategic thinking, communication and physical coordination through a continuous improvement process. Key Punch is a classic team problem-solving challenge which develops time management skills through role identification, analysis and collective responsibility. Perfect for corporate retreats, leadership development and team meetings seeking a fun problem-solving exercise that produces immediate results.
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Original post October 2017, last updated September 2025.
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I can’t understand the rules: does each person have to touch ALL the dots in order from 1 to 30 or does each person touch 1-2 dots? For example, the first person looks for points 1 and 2, the next person looks for points 3 and 4, etc. If EVERY member of the team touches ALL the dots, then it is unrealistic for the whole team to do it in 30 seconds. Or each person should have 30 seconds, not the team as a whole: I wish there was a video. I’m waiting for your explanations to play with teenagers.
Thanks for the question, clarification is always a good thing. Typically, the whole group is tasked with touching all 30 of the numbers/dots. Most groups choose to have one person step inside the boundary and touch all 30 spots in sequence, but sometimes, groups divide the task. So, yes, it is possible your group may task each person to take turns and touch a small number of dots, but most groups utilise just 1 or 2 people. Certainly, you would never task every person to touch all 30 spots. So in summary, the whole group has 30 seconds to complete the task, and its members decide how many people will touch the dots within this time limit.
Love this activity. Good for problem solving through observation as well as a great way for facilitator to observe the participants and reactions. Suggestion to run the activity on level area and ideally dry space as spots could get slippery.