Teambuilding Puzzles

Teambuilding Puzzles: 100 Puzzles and Activities for Creating Teachable Moments

By Mike Anderson, Jim Cain, Chris Cavert, and Tom Heck

Overview
Teambuilding Puzzles is a dynamic collection of 100 puzzles and group activities designed to transform puzzle solving from a solitary mental exercise into an engaging, hands-on team experience. Crafted by four leading adventure-based educators, this resource is ideal for facilitators, educators, and team leaders seeking to foster creative problem solving, consensus building, leadership, diversity awareness, group decision making, goal setting, active learning, communication, and teamwork in any setting—from classrooms to boardrooms.

Features

• 100 engaging puzzles and activities, from straightforward brain teasers to complex group challenges

• Activities encourage movement, collaboration, and hands-on engagement

• Each puzzle targets valuable skills: creative problem solving, cooperation, communication, leadership, and more

• Varied difficulty levels for all group sizes, ages, and experience levels

• Includes facilitation tips, processing questions, and strategies for maximizing learning

• Many puzzles feature surprise solutions and “aha!” moments for lasting impact

Why We Love It
Teambuilding Puzzles stands out for its versatility and practical value. The book empowers facilitators to create meaningful group experiences that go beyond simple fun—each activity is an opportunity for skill development, team bonding, and personal insight. The blend of creative challenges and structured reflection ensures that every puzzle becomes a teachable moment, making this resource a must-have for anyone who works with groups.