SILVER BULLETS 2nd Edition
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A Guide To Initiative Problems, Adventure Games & Trust Activities
The most popular adventure games and activities book ever published. 165+ initiative problems, trust activities and group games designed to build teamwork, trust and self-awareness – written by the godfather of adventure programming.
A Guide To Initiative Problems, Adventure Games & Trust Activities
The most popular adventure games and activities book ever published. 165+ initiative problems, trust activities and group games designed to build teamwork, trust and self-awareness – written by the godfather of adventure programming.
Full Description
expand_circle_downFirst released in 1984, Silver Bullets has sold more than 250,000 copies worldwide and remains the defining text for adventure-based education. This completely rewritten 2nd edition features updated language, new activities and revised classics – bringing Karl Rohnke’s legendary collection to a new generation of facilitators.
What’s Inside
- 165+ group activities, including ice-breakers, trust exercises, initiative problems and team challenges – every one designed to be immediate, involving and fun
- Activities grouped by type with clear instructions, photographs, diagrams and symbols indicating indoor/outdoor suitability and activity level
- A historical perspective on adventure programming that connects today’s practices to their roots
- Karl’s signature writing style – engaging, witty and deeply practical
Whether you’re looking for the original writing behind the true classics of our field, a fresh activity to refresh your curriculum, or simply want to enjoy one of the most entertaining facilitation books ever written, Silver Bullets belongs on your shelf.
Who It’s For
Essential for outdoor educators, camp leaders, adventure-based counsellors, PE teachers and anyone who uses experiential activities to build trust, cooperation and self-awareness in groups.
Featured Activities
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Contents
expand_circle_downIntroduction
- Adventure Games (41)
- Initiatives (32)
- FUNN & Stunts (43)
- Trust (13)
Quotes that Emphasise the Value of Play
Index
About Karl Rohnke
About Project Adventure
Product Details
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FAQs
expand_circle_downThis book has roots going back to 1984 – is it still relevant?
The activities themselves have stood the test of time precisely because they’re built on sound facilitation principles rather than trends. This 2nd edition addresses the “dating” concern directly, with updated language, revised classics, and new material layered onto the originals – plus a historical perspective that’s genuinely useful rather than nostalgic.
How does this compare to books like Count Me In or No Props No Problem?
Different lineage, different purpose. Silver Bullets is Karl Rohnke’s foundational text – the source many modern activities (including some in No Props and Count Me In) trace back to – with a stronger lean towards outdoor / adventure programming and initiative problems. Mark’s books are more contemporary, corporate-facilitator-focused adaptations of this same tradition. If you want the roots of the field, start here; if you want activities pre-filtered for corporate and training contexts, Mark’s books are the faster route.
Are the activities from this book available on playmeo?
Approx half of Silver Bullets’ activities are part of playmeo’s activity database. The book gives you Karl’s complete collection to read and reference, while a subscription adds video demonstrations, printable instructions and facilitation tips for those activities that are on the platform – handy if you want to see one in action before running it.
Reviews
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"Silver Bullets is the gold standard for activity-based adventure education. I continue to take it off the shelf on a weekly basis."
"This 2nd edition is even better with proven activities, updated language, a historical perspective & useful resources."
"Silver Bullets 2 introduces the latest generation of facilitators to the roots & very soul of programmed adventure."
"I love that Karl squeezed in a bunch of new activities so that I could update my seriously dog-eared original."
About the Author
Written by Karl Rohnke, best-selling author of 15 books and the pioneering force behind Project Adventure. Widely regarded as the godfather of adventure programming.
playmeo Connection
Many of Silver Bullets’ classic activities are featured on playmeo’s activity database (see Featured Activities tab) – pair it with a subscription to access video tutorials, facilitation tips and step-by-step instructions that bring these activities to life.
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