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Problem-solving

Jigsaw Swap

Each team builds a jigsaw, but some of its pieces are with other teams.

Time
30 min
Group
12–60 people
Format
In-office
Energy
Lively
Budget
Low
Materials
One small jigsaw per team

How to run it

  1. 1
    Give each team a 100-piece jigsaw.
  2. 2
    Before handing out, swap about 10 pieces between teams.
  3. 3
    Teams build and negotiate to get their pieces back.
  4. 4
    First finished team wins; everyone finishes.

Variations

  • Pieces can only be traded, not given.
  • One negotiator per team.

Host tips

Use different puzzle images so pieces are easy to tell apart.
Debrief on how teams negotiated.