# Lost at Sea

> Stranded on a life raft, teams rank 15 salvaged items by importance, first alone and then together, and compare with an expert answer. Duration: 45 minutes. Group size: 6–100 people. Setting: Virtual. Below you will find a step-by-step guide, the materials and facilitator tips.

URL: https://bravodays.com/en/team-building-library/lost-at-sea
Last updated: 2026-10-21
Publisher: BravoDays (https://bravodays.com)

## Key facts

- **Duration:** 45 minutes
- **Group size:** 6–100 people
- **Setting:** Virtual
- **Energy level:** Calm
- **Materials:** Item list and ranking sheet per person, Expert ranking for the debrief, Pens or an online form
- **Price:** Free, no sign-up

## Objective

Show how a group decision beats most individual ones when everyone is heard.

## Materials

- Item list and ranking sheet per person
- Expert ranking for the debrief
- Pens or an online form

## Step by step

1. Everyone ranks the 15 items alone in 10 minutes.
2. Teams of 4–6 agree a single ranking in 20 minutes, without voting.
3. Reveal the expert ranking and let each person and team score their difference.
4. Compare individual and team scores.
5. Discuss: whose knowledge was missed, and how was consensus reached?

## Facilitator tips

- Ban majority voting in the team round so people must explain their reasoning.
- Keep the expert answer hidden until all teams finish.

## Related pages

- [Team building library](https://bravodays.com/en/team-building-library)
- [Get a quote](https://bravodays.com/en/get-a-quote)