Energize your group with your very own Pipeline Game. Give each participant one short length of half pipe and challenge the group to deliver a ball down the pipes from the starting point to the finish line. A successful pipeline team building activity requires participating groups to exercise excellent communication, creativity and teamwork. TRANSFORM GROUPS INTO WELL-FUNCTIONING TEAMS WITH A PIPELINE CHALLENGE Energize a group Build communication skills Practice group problem solving Practice goal setting Pipeline Game -- also known as Pipeline Challenge or Gutter Ball - is effective with kids, teenagers and adults, and can be played indoors or out. Choose this activity when you need to energize the group into a team, or to emphasize the importance of each member's actions in a team. FEATURES 12 high-quality, sturdy 15.25" half-pipes; Each pipe has an inside diameter of 2-1/2 inches 3 balls (marble, ball bearing, golf ball) Handy nylon storage bag Facilitation notes on how to play and process the exercise DEBRIEFING SUGGESTIONS As with most team building games, the Pipeline Game will be most effective if you take the time fully debrief the experience. Start with questions that specifically address the dynamics that played out during the game. Understand what happened and how the experience made each player feel. After that, shift your questions and conversation to the real-world learning that can be applied from the game. Consider handful of questions to debrief the pipeline team building activity, such as: How well did the group cope with this challenge? What, if any, goals did your group set? How? Did you succeed? What skills did it take to be successful as a group? What creative solutions were suggested and how were they received How can you compare this challenge to other situations (e.g., at school, home or work)? Group Size: 8 to 12 ideal, but can be done with 6 to 14 Time: ~15-60 mins FAQs for Pipeline Game (Pipeline Challenge / Gutter Ball) Q: What do participants do in the Pipeline Game?A: Each person holds a short half-pipe and the group works together to roll a ball from a start point to a finish line—without dropping it—by coordinating movement, spacing, and handoffs. Q: What’s the ideal group size?A: Ideal for 8–12 participants, but it can work well with 6–14 depending on space and how challenging you make the course. Q: How long does it take to run?A: Plan for 15–60 minutes, depending on the complexity of the challenge and how much time you spend debriefing. Q: What skills does this activity build?A: Communication, teamwork, creativity, problem solving, and goal setting—plus the big takeaway that every person’s actions affect the whole team’s success. Q: What’s included in the kit?A: 12 sturdy 15.25" half-pipes (inside diameter 2.5"), 3 balls (marble, ball bearing, and golf ball), a nylon storage bag, and facilitation notes with instructions and debrief suggestions. Q: Can it be played indoors or outdoors?A: Yes. It works well indoors or outdoors—just adjust the course and spacing for the environment. Q: How should I debrief the exercise?A: Start with what happened (team dynamics, emotions, communication), then connect it to real work/school life. Helpful prompts include goals set, coping strategies, skills used, creative ideas tried, and parallels to real situations.
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