
Time: 1 - 2 Hours
Pull out two phones. Here’s how the adventure works:
Open the Magic 8 Bit 8 Ball App on one Phone (or pull out a real one).
On the other phone, pull up Chick-fil-a on a GPS (Maps or other apps).
Get in your car and pull up to the edge of your driveway. On one of the phones, set a timer for 15 min.
Look at the GPS’s directions, then ask the magic eight ball if you should follow them. Example: The GPS says to turn left. Ask the Magic 8 Ball, “Should I turn left?”
You should interpret all negative answers as “NO.” You should interpret all positive answers as “YES.”
If you get a neutral answer like “Please come back later and ask again.” Treat them as a “NO.”
If you get a “Go Straight” from the GPS, and the magic eight ball says “No” to those directions, ask the eight ball if you should go left, then right. Do what it says.
Do this until the timer runs out, and take a picture of where you ended up regarding your destination. Did you even come close?
Put the eight-ball away, and follow the directions to Chick-fil-a. Get a milkshake and answer the discussion questions.
Post-Adventure Discussion
Welcome back, agents. We hope your mission was a success. Debrief together by discussing these questions.
- Did you enjoy your adventure?
- What was your favorite part about the adventure?
- What was your least favorite part about the adventure?
- Did the magic eight-ball get you to your destination? Why or why not? Write a story about what happened.
- Do you think you would have ever made it to Chick-fil-a using the magic eight-ball? Why or why not?
- Would you say the magic eight-ball is a trustworthy source? Why or why not?
- Would you ever think about asking a magic eight-ball every critical question about life and following its answers? Why or why not?
- Do you see how the sources you take your questions to determine your direction and, ultimately, your destination?
- It’s incredible how profound a small activity or game like this can be! Where else do you notice this truth in your life?