Block IT

Figure 1 – Players are getting ready to start the game!

Block IT is a game “invented” by Invisible Trace activity department members. It is inspired by the dodge ball game that everyone knows. Anyhow, something new has been implemented into this game where a shield is given to the player(s) in the game in order for them to protect themselves.

The core message of the game is to let people know that as long as we imply antivirus software in our laptop or computer, we can be protected from getting unneeded harms in the cyber world.

Why “Block IT”

In this game, tennis balls and shields are provided. Tennis balls represent the viruses in the cyber world while shields represent the antivirus software. The shields are meant to block the tennis balls from hitting the players during the game. “IT” refers to “Invisible Trace” and also “it”, a pronoun for an object. Hence, this is why the game is named as “Block IT”

How To Play

The game requires minimum 4 persons and maximum 8 persons in a game which consists 3 rounds of match. The people will be divided into 2 teams equally to start the game. Players are allowed to pick up the tennis balls from the basket or on the floor and “attack” the opposite side. At the same time, players are required to protect themselves by using the shield provided. Whenever players get hit by the tennis ball, the player is out from the game and has to wait for the next round to join again. The players in the team with more wins in a game will be able to collect more “traces” from the Invisible Trace crew member and entitle for lucky draw.

This game had successfully delivered the core message to all the players during our on ground event. Hopefully everyone can always remember the message and protect yourselves with reliable antivirus software in your laptop or computer!

Written By: 

Pang Jia Xin

Bachelor of Public Relations (Honours)

Tunku Abdul Rahman University College