A silent action passes down each team like telephone, and the first player tries to guess the original prompt.
- Players
- 6–30
- Ages
- 10+
- Play time
- 10–20 min
- Supplies
- None
- Where
- Indoors / Outdoors
- Energy
- High
READY IN 1 MINUTE
Get set up
No equipment is required. Gather the group where everyone can hear the explanation and demonstrate one sample turn before starting. Clear enough movement space for the group and mark boundaries before play.
LET’S PLAY
Here’s how it works.
- Split into teams and line up facing forward.
- Show the last player on each team the same prompt.
- That player taps the next teammate and performs the gesture once.
- Each teammate passes on what they understood.
- The first player guesses the original prompt.
A few ground rules
Keep the agreed turn order, boundaries and timing consistent for everyone. Players may pass or use an accessibility adaptation without penalty.
Mix it up
Use actions, occupations, animals or movie-style scenes.
Make it a great round
Space teams apart so players do not accidentally copy another line.
Keep everyone comfortable
Clear the play area, set boundaries, avoid contact, and offer a lower-impact or seated alternative when needed.