Thumb Wars

Subgroup Size

Pairs

Duration

15 minutes

External Cost

No

Source

Mio, J. (2016). Cultural awareness activity. Breaking the Prejudice Habit: Awareness Harmony Acceptance Advocates. http://breakingprejudice.org/group-activities/activities-in-english/thumb-war-activity.html

Tags:

  1. icebreaker
  2. meditation
  3. negotiation
  4. other awareness
  5. self-awareness
  6. worldview frameworks

Participants must be able and willing to touch one other person's hand with their hand. For the activity to work, it is crucial for the instructor to read the instructions about how to introduce the activity.