Nerve Bundle

Number of players:

4-20

Objective:

Develop the ability to describe and interpret neurologic concepts concisely using verbal and nonverbal communication.

Materials needed:

Paper and pen

A hat, bowl, or empty skull

Each player writes down several neurology-related terms on slips of paper. Aim for a total of 15-20 terms. Examples:
- A neuroanatomic structure (e.g., basal ganglia)
- A neurologic condition or disease (e.g., myasthenia gravis)
- A neurologic exam maneuver or sign (e.g., Babinski sign)
- A medical tool (e.g., tuning fork)
Fold the slips and place them in a hat, bowl, or empty skull.

Players take turns drawing a slip and trying to get their team to guess the term.
Each round uses the same set of terms, but with progressively harder restrictions:
- Round 1 (Catch Phrase): Describe the term without using any part of it.
- Round 2 (One Word): Say only one word to describe the term.
- Round 3 (Charades): Act it out without speaking.
If the team guesses correctly, the slip is set aside in their team’s pile.
If they cannot guess, the slip is returned to the hat, bowl, or skull for another attempt.
Play continues until the hat, bowl, or skull is empty.
At the end of each round, count how many slips each team has—this is their score for that round.
Return all slips to the hat, bowl, or empty skull and start the next round using the same terms.
The team with the highest total score at the end of the third round wins.