Win-Win Games
Dr. Untangle
Choose one or more players to be doctors. They will go and face away from the group so they can't see how the group tangles itself. Players form a circle and clasp hands. They must move carefully so nobody needs to let go of the others' hands. One leads a few under the bridge of extended arms. Once they are tangled, they call out, "Doctor, doctor, help!" The doctor(s) examine the problem. The group listens for instructions. Then, without touching the tangled players, each doctor in turn addresses a patient by name and gives instructions to help get them untangled. |
Human Car Wash
Players line up in two rows facing each other. Everyone raises their hands to pose as the sprayers. Instead of water, the 'spray' is a compliment as someone who is posing as the 'car' walks through. The player coming through the wash will feel warmth and encouragement from both sides of the carwash. E.g. "I like your smile; you have beautiful eyes; you make me smile or laugh. Thanks for being here!" Keep rotating to make sure everyone has a turn to go through the wash. |
Musical Chairs
Line up a group of chairs facing outwards, enough so there is one less chair than players. Players will begin in a circle around the chairs walking or dancing to music. Choose one player to control the music, stopping it every once in a while. This player can also choose to make his or her own music using instruments. When the music stops, everyone must find a seat. Instead of the person without a seat getting eliminated, players must squeeze to fit everyone on a seat (even if that means sharing or sitting on someone's lap). Each round, remove one chair. The more chairs that are taken out, the more creativity will be required to get everyone to fit on the chairs |
Blob Tag
Blob tag starts out similar to regular tag. Find a space that will allow players to run safely and mark it off by providing boundaries. After the boundaries are established, choose one player to be 'it'. When the person 'it' tags another player, the two form a 'blob' by linking arms or hands and have to work to tag other players together. Every time someone is tagged, they create a new link to the 'blob'. The more players the blob has, the easier it is for them to work together to tag others. |