A silent mime passes down each team like telephone until the front player guesses what the original action was.
- Players
- 8–32
- Ages
- 10+
- Play time
- 15–25 min
- Supplies
- Prompt list or slips
- Where
- Indoors / Outdoors
- Energy
- High
READY IN 2 MINUTES
Get set up
Gather the required materials: Prompt list or slips. Set them out before explaining the first round. 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 them up.
- Show the last player on each team a prompt.
- That player taps the next person and performs the mime once.
- Each person repeats what they understood for the next teammate.
- 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 occupations, animals, actions or holiday prompts.
Make it a great round
Keep teams spaced apart and avoid physical contact between players.
Keep everyone comfortable
Clear the play area, set boundaries, avoid contact, and offer a lower-impact or seated alternative when needed.