Start a Fire

match

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summary

play with matches

time

10’

preparation

5’

group size

5 - 15

material

matches, water cup

How it is done

  1. Ask “What will you remember about the course?”.

  2. Pass around the cup and the matches.

  3. Everybody may comment whatever they want, as long as the match is burning

  4. There is one match per person, including yourself.

Comments

IT IS A BAD IDEA TO USE THIS METHOD IN A ROOM FULL OF LAPTOPS. This is best executed in a more open meeting space.

  • Do not use this in rooms with a carpet.

  • Check the location of smoke detectors, explosives, chemicals etc.

  • Another person should hold the water cup in order to dispose the match quickly.

  • Extend the time you speak by holding the match upwards.