Team Games Encyclopedia

Teamspiel-Box Encyclopedia

Complete reference guide for all team games in the Pedalo Teamspiel-Boxen. Each game includes setup, rules, variations, and pedagogical notes.

Pädagogischer Wert

Teamspiele develop more than physical skills. These games require communication, strategy, patience, and collective responsibility—essential life skills that transfer beyond the gymnasium.

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Teamspiel-Box 1 Games

Rollender Ball (Rolling Ball)

Players: 2-16 | Difficulty: ⭐⭐ | Time: 10-20 min

Setup

• 2 wooden troughs (Holzrinnen) per team
• 1 ball per team
• Start and finish lines marked
• Distance: 5-15 meters depending on skill

Rules

1. Teams line up between start and finish
2. Ball placed in first trough
3. Pass ball from trough to trough without touching it
4. If ball falls, return to start
5. First team to reach finish wins

Variations

• Leicht: Allow one hand touch per drop
• Schwer: Blindfold the ball receiver
• Extrem: Two balls simultaneously

Skills: Precision, communication, patience, hand-eye coordination

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Ball-Kran (Ball Crane)

Players: 4-16 | Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐ | Time: 15-25 min

Setup

• Rope crane system with central ring
• Multiple strings extending outward (4-8)
• One player per string
• Ball on a platform or in a cup
• Target zone marked

Rules

1. Each player holds one string
2. By pulling/releasing strings, control the crane
3. Lift ball from starting position
4. Transport ball across obstacles
5. Place ball gently in target zone
6. Ball must not fall during transport

Variations

• Leicht: No obstacles, short distance
• Schwer: Navigate around cones
• Extrem: Silent challenge (no talking)

Skills: Collaborative problem-solving, fine motor control, patience

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Schiefer Turm von Pisa (Leaning Tower of Pisa)

Players: 4-16 | Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Time: 20-30 min

Setup

• Rope crane system (as Ball-Kran)
• Wooden blocks of various sizes
• Base platform for building
• Blocks start at distance from platform

Rules

1. Use crane to lift one block at a time
2. Transport block to platform
3. Stack blocks to build tower
4. Tower must stand for 10 seconds after completion
5. If tower falls, remove fallen pieces and continue
6. Team that builds highest tower wins

Variations

• Leicht: Larger, more stable blocks
• Schwer: Timer pressure (2 min per block)
• Extrem: Specific pattern required

Skills: Engineering thinking, strategic planning, collective patience

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Am großen Rad drehen (Turning the Big Wheel)

Players: 4-16 | Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐ | Time: 15-25 min

Setup

• Large wooden ring (Holzring)
• 4-8 ropes attached to ring
• One player per rope
• Course marked with obstacles

Rules

1. Players stand around ring, each holding one rope
2. Ring must remain rolling/upright
3. Navigate ring through obstacle course
4. If ring falls, return to last checkpoint
5. Complete course without falling

Variations

• Leicht: Straight path, no obstacles
• Schwer: Slalom through cones
• Extrem: Balance object on top of rolling ring

Skills: Collective control, communication, spatial awareness

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Die Lichtschranke (The Light Barrier)

Players: 4-16 | Difficulty: ⭐⭐ | Time: 15-20 min

Setup

• Ropes stretched at various heights
• Create “laser field” effect
• Spacing varies (some high, some low)
• “Treasure” (bean bags) on far side

Rules

1. Team must cross through the laser field
2. If any rope is touched, player returns to start
3. Team may help each other (lifting, guiding)
4. Retrieve treasure from other side
5. Return through field with treasure

Variations

• Leicht: Wider gaps between ropes
• Schwer: Blindfolded with verbal guidance
• Extrem: Time limit

Skills: Body awareness, trust, agility, communication

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Teamspiel-Box 2 Games

Sommerski (Summer Skis)

Players: 2-4 per ski set | Difficulty: ⭐⭐ | Time: 10-20 min

Setup

• Long wooden planks with foot straps
• 2-4 players per ski set
• Clear path for walking
• Start and finish lines

Rules

1. Players stand on ski, feet in straps
2. Must walk in synchronized rhythm
3. Verbal cues: “Links! Rechts!” (Left! Right!)
4. One player leads with commands
5. Race to finish line or navigate course
6. If anyone falls, restart from checkpoint

Variations

• 2 Spieler: Partner version, easier coordination
• 4 Spieler: Maximum challenge, needs leadership
• Slalom: Navigate around cones
• Rückwärts: Walk backward (very difficult)

Skills: Communication, rhythm, leadership, collective responsibility

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Pipeline (Pedalo Holzbahn)

Players: 6-16 | Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐ | Time: 15-25 min

Setup

• Multiple wooden gutter sections (short pieces)
• One ball per team
• Start and finish areas
• Distance: 10-20 meters

Rules

1. Each player holds one gutter section
2. Ball placed in first gutter
3. Tilt gutter to roll ball to next player’s gutter
4. After ball passes, player runs to end of line
5. Continuous “pipeline” effect
6. Ball reaching floor = restart from beginning

Variations

• Leicht: Longer gutter pieces
• Schwer: Multiple balls in sequence
• Extrem: Obstacles to navigate around

Skills: Continuous attention, flow state, quick reactions

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Laufendes A (Walking A)

Players: 5-10 | Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Time: 20-30 min

Setup

• A-frame structure with ropes
• One person stands inside frame
• 4-8 ropes extend from frame
• Team members hold ropes
• Course with turns and obstacles

Rules

1. One player (the “rider”) stands inside the A
2. Team members pull ropes to move A forward
3. Rider must NOT touch sides of A
4. Navigate course without falling
5. If A tips or rider touches sides, restart
6. Rotate riders so everyone gets a turn

Variations

• Leicht: Straight path, slow pace
• Schwer: Turns and narrow passages
• Extrem: Rider is blindfolded

Skills: Trust, leadership, precise communication, collective responsibility

Danger

Safety: Use on soft surface. Consider helmet for rider. Adult supervision required.

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Teamspiel-Box 3 Games

Alles im Gleichgewicht (Everything in Balance)

Players: 4-12 | Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐ | Time: 15-20 min

Setup

• Large flat board on center pivot
• Multiple wooden pieces of different weights
• Marked zones on board
• Ropes attached to board edges

Rules

1. Board starts balanced on pivot
2. Team places pieces on board one at a time
3. Must keep board level (no tipping)
4. Each piece has designated zone
5. All pieces must be placed to win
6. If board tips and piece falls, remove and retry

Variations

• Leicht: Fewer, lighter pieces
• Schwer: Time limit per piece
• Extrem: No talking allowed

Skills: Physics intuition, strategic planning, patience

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Kugel-Golf (Ball Golf)

Players: 2-8 | Difficulty: ⭐⭐ | Time: 10-15 min

Setup

• Spiral track with grooves
• Ball at outer edge
• Target hole at center or end
• Team members hold rope controls

Rules

1. Team tilts track using ropes
2. Ball rolls through grooves toward target
3. Control speed—too fast and ball jumps out
4. Navigate ball through entire track
5. Score based on attempts needed

Variations

• Leicht: Wider grooves
• Schwer: Multiple balls in sequence
• Extrem: Blindfolded except one “guide”

Skills: Precision, coordination, patience

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Game Selection Guide

Game	Communication	Physical	Difficulty	Best For
Rollender Ball	⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐	⭐⭐	Beginners
Ball-Kran	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐	Problem-solving
Schiefer Turm	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	Patience training
Am großen Rad	⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐	Coordination
Lichtschranke	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐	Body awareness
Sommerski	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐	Rhythm/leadership
Pipeline	⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐	Flow/attention
Laufendes A	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	Trust building

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Debriefing Questions

After each team game, use these reflection prompts:

1. “Wie habt ihr kommuniziert?”
2. “Wer hat Anweisungen gegeben? War das geplant?”
3. “Was hat nicht funktioniert? Wie habt ihr das gelöst?”
4. “Wie hast du dich gefühlt, als es schwierig wurde?”
5. “Was würdet ihr nächstes Mal anders machen?”

Note

The game is the vehicle, not the destination. The value lies in the social and emotional learning that emerges from collaborative problem-solving and shared success or failure.

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