Sent in by Jago Burtenshaw ‘Ye old sword fighting with sticks’, simple and very old idea. Each person has a stick and uses it as a pretend sword. The aim is to touch the other player/s with it but to not get touched yourself. Players touched are out. [ED...
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Gummy Worm Bobbing
A messy game for any time of the year that’s a different take on Apple Bobbing. As it involves getting wet, it could be very useful for when it’s hotter and looking for a game to help cool off 🙂 You’ll need a large clean container such as cooler...
Stalking
Also known as “Grandma’s Footsteps”. If you are a Doctor Who fan you could think of this as similar to the Weeping Angels in the episode “Blink”. Traditional game for a few players or more. Great for a good-sized hall or an open space. One player (or the leader)...
Musical Statues
Very old, traditional party game (in the UK) particularly for primary school-age children and almost always played to music. Player move around or dance on the spot if you have limited space, but players have to be moving. To make it a little more fun the leader can be...
Figure-of-Eight Musical Chairs
A variation on the normal musical chairs, which adds a ‘collision’ element to it. Arrange the chairs so they are facing outward in two circles that are within 6 or so feet of one another. Play as in normal musical chairs, but players walk around the circles in a...
Make your own quill pens
Have a large feather and wondering what to do with it? What about making your own quill pen? Quill pens are traditional and have been supplanted by metal nibbed pens because they are longer lasting. But some will say there is no beating the feel and effect of a...