Give clear directions
For guiding a teammate through a marked minefield, use concise cues and confirm that the person taking part has understood them.
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Mine Field Team Building Activity
Navigate the Minefield blindfolded with the help of your partner.
Minefield is where one partner must trust the other to guide him or her through a maze of mines. Minefield area has been marked into areas to help teams identify a safe way of getting to the other side.
Facilitated for your groupPlanned around your venueDesigned for shared participation
The experience
Trust and communication in guiding a teammate through a marked minefield
Minefield is where one partner must trust the other to guide him or her through a maze of mines. Minefield area has been marked into areas to help teams identify a safe way of getting to the other side.
The mines are voice activated so they are not allowed to talk to each other; but effective teams find other ways of communicating!
What the team can practise
Listen before guiding
Pause for a teammate's response instead of assuming that the instruction was clear.
Respect the pace
Check readiness and let the group coordinate each move around the person doing the task.
Encourage without pressure
Offer steady support while respecting each participant's choices and comfort level.
Share leadership
Let responsibility move between people so that more than one voice can guide the group.
Notice reliable support
Discuss which actions helped Mine Field feel more coordinated and inclusive.
Session duration45–60 minutes
Audience size20–100
FormatFacilitated team experience
The session
How the Mine Field team experience unfolds
The session centres on guiding a teammate through a marked minefield. The facilitator briefs the group, guides the activity and helps participants reflect on the choices they made together.
Understand the marked course
Review the simulated minefield, boundaries and communication rules.
Agree directional language
Clarify how guides will describe movement to a participant without the same visual information.
Guide through the field
Work through the agreed format while checking the clarity of each message.
Compare guide and participant views
Discuss which instructions were useful and where assumptions caused uncertainty.
Watch the experience
Mine Field in action
Inside the experience
Guide through the field
Work through the agreed format while checking the clarity of each message.
- Understand the marked course
Review the simulated minefield, boundaries and communication rules.
- Agree directional language
Clarify how guides will describe movement to a participant without the same visual information.
- Compare guide and participant views
Discuss which instructions were useful and where assumptions caused uncertainty.
Activity moments
See Mine Field Team Building Activity in action
Explore photographs to picture the experience before planning your team event.
Beyond the activity
What teams can take from the Mine Field session
The Mine Field task makes support observable through a clear cue, a careful check-in and the willingness to listen before taking the next step. The facilitator can help the group reflect on how those choices affected participation.
Carry the conversation into everyday collaboration by asking how colleagues give direction, confirm understanding and respond when someone signals that they need help or a different pace.
Give and confirm clear cuesMove at a shared paceSupport confident participation
Understand the marked course
Which verbal cues were useful to the blindfolded participant?
Agree directional language
How did guides confirm that directions were understood?
Guide through the field
What helped the group avoid conflicting instructions?
Compare guide and participant views
How did changing perspective affect the way colleagues communicated?
Precision over volume
Reflect on whether clearer directions helped more than louder ones.
Trust through clarity
Consider how acknowledging uncertainty supported the person receiving guidance.
Activity guide
More about Mine Field Team Building Activity
The Mine Field team-building experience centres on guiding a teammate through a marked minefield. Sieger Group can tailor the facilitation, session flow and venue plan to your group size, event format and objectives.
The Mine Field experience
If they step on a mine, they will get a sound warning them to get off it quickly. If they step on it again, they will hear an explosion which will be treated as if they have killed all the team members!
Participation in Mine Field
It is easy to begin with but it soon gets exciting as their options get restricted and time is running out. They must learn where the mines are and help each other to find the way through the minefield.
Planning your Mine Field session
The debrief brings out many key points about the way the team performed and how they can use the learning points in the workplace.
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Mine Field Team Building Activity activity FAQs
Answers to common planning questions about the activity, venue and team format.
What happens during the Mine Field Team Building Activity team-building session?
Minefield is where one partner must trust the other to guide him or her through a maze of mines. Minefield area has been marked into areas to help teams identify a safe way of getting to the other side.
What can teams practise through Mine Field Team Building Activity?
The mines are voice activated so they are not allowed to talk to each other; but effective teams find other ways of communicating! Participants can share information, listen actively and make their ideas clear during the shared task.
Do participants need previous experience with Mine Field Team Building Activity?
Previous experience requirements depend on the activity format. Share your participants’ experience level and any access needs when enquiring so Sieger Group can discuss a suitable plan.
Can Sieger Group adapt Mine Field Team Building Activity for our team objectives?
Yes. Share the outcomes you want to support, such as communication, trust, creative problem-solving or coordination. Sieger Group can discuss how the Mine Field Team Building Activity format may fit your wider programme.
What venue is suitable for Mine Field Team Building Activity?
Venue requirements depend on the activity, equipment and event format. Tell Sieger Group where you plan to host the session so the team can confirm the practical setup.
Can Mine Field Team Building Activity be planned indoors or outdoors?
That depends on the activity and the available setup. Share your preferred indoor or outdoor venue, along with any site constraints, and Sieger Group can advise on suitability.
What group size can take part in Mine Field Team Building Activity?
This activity is designed for groups of 20–100. Share your expected headcount and venue so Sieger Group can confirm a suitable arrangement.
How long does a Mine Field Team Building Activity session take?
Allow 45–60 minutes for the activity session. Sieger Group can confirm the timing against your event schedule and agreed format.
What should we include in an enquiry about Mine Field Team Building Activity?
Please share your preferred date, location or venue, expected group size, audience, event objectives and any practical requirements. This helps Sieger Group respond with relevant planning details.
How do we plan a Mine Field Team Building Activity session with Sieger Group?
Use the enquiry section on this page or the shared Get in Touch option. Tell us about your team, location, preferred date and goals; Sieger Group will follow up to discuss the activity and next steps.
Plan your team experience
Discuss your Mine Field Team Building Activity
Tell us what you want your team to practise through Mine Field Team Building Activity. Sieger Group can help plan a facilitated session around your group, venue and event goals.
What we can plan together
Discuss a suitable session format, activity flow and level of challenge for your team.
- Your teamShare the expected group size and who will take part.
- Your settingTell us about the venue, city and indoor or outdoor preference.
- Your goalsExplain what you want participants to practise or take away.
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