A soft “pumpkin” moves around the circle while the host changes the passing rule without warning.
- Players
- 5–20
- Ages
- 6+
- Play time
- 10–20 min
- Supplies
- Soft orange ball or plush object
- Where
- Indoors / Outdoors
- Energy
- Medium
READY IN 2 MINUTES
Get set up
Gather the required materials: Soft orange ball or plush object. Set them out before explaining the first round.
LET’S PLAY
Here’s how it works.
- Stand or sit in a circle.
- Start passing the soft orange object.
- Call instructions such as reverse, over your head or skip one player.
- Players adapt immediately and keep the object moving.
- Add new commands gradually.
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 two pumpkins or music stops with quick Halloween questions.
Make it a great round
Use a soft object and no hard throwing.
Keep everyone comfortable
Use clean, stable, age-appropriate materials and remove anything sharp, breakable or unsuitable for the youngest player.