Claps

One person is the leader and begins counting out loud: one, two, three, etc. The players and the leader clap their hands every time the leader says a number divisible by five. The leader tries to trick the players by sometimes clapping at the wrong time. Anyone who claps at the wrong time is eliminated, and the last person is the winner and gets to be the next clapper. For a more difficult version, try clapping at numbers divisible by three, four, seven, etc.

Ages 6 and Older • 3 or More Players • Competitive • Educational

Two Truths and a Lie

Take turns saying three things about yourself, but make one of them a lie. Everyone takes a turn guessing which one is the lie.

Ages 6 and Older • 3 or More Players • Cooperative

Body Part Game

Take turns naming body parts. But when you name the body part, you must touch a different part of your body. For example, touch your nose, but say “ear.” The next person has to touch the part that you named (i.e., their ear), but say the name of a new body part. Keep taking turns until some names the body part they are touching.

Ages 6 and Older • 3 or More Players • Competitive or Cooperative

Remembering What You See

One person takes approximately 10 small items and puts them in a box or bag. Then bring them out all at once and let all the other players look at them for 30 seconds. Then the players should write down as many items as they can remember. Whoever lists more items is the winner.

Ages 6 and Older • 3 or More Players • Competitive