Desert Island Scenario
Participants choose which items they would bring to a desert island and explain their reasoning, revealing priorities and creativity.
Desert Island Scenario is a thought-provoking icebreaker that asks participants to imagine being stranded on a desert island. They must choose a limited number of items to bring and justify their choices. This game reveals problem-solving approaches, priorities, and sparks interesting discussions.
Objective
Encourage creative thinking and reveal personal priorities through hypothetical scenarios.
No materials needed! This game is ready to play immediately.
How to Play
Set the Scenario
3 minExplain the desert island scenario. Participants must choose 3-5 items to bring (choose number based on time available).
Give Thinking Time
3 minAllow 2-3 minutes for participants to decide on their items and prepare explanations.
Share Choices
20 minHave each person share their items and explain why they chose them.
Discuss and Compare
4 minEncourage discussion about different approaches. Did people focus on survival, comfort, or entertainment?
Pro Tips
Specify whether items can be anything or if there are constraints (realistic items only, etc.).
Variations
Try these variations to adapt the game for different contexts and group sizes.
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