THE GAME: Direct players to sit in a circle, and choose one person to lead. Tell players they are to look at their neighboy and say, “Zoom!” one at a time, going left around the circle (clockwise) as fast as possible.
Players can reverse the direction of play by turning to the player on their right and saying, “Wacka zoom!” The player on the right continues the game, passing the “zoom” in the new direction. Players also can pass the “zoom” to a player on the opposite side of the circle by saying “super zoom” as they point to that person. Practice a few rounds and then begin the game. If a person makes a mistake by using the wrong command or looks at the wrong player when passing the “zoom,” that player must step out of the circle. Play continues until there are two remaining players, the winners.
GOING DEEPER:
• What helps yiou respond quickly to challenges?
• What helps you make quick decisions under pressure?
• In what ways are you a creature of habit?
• In what kinds of situations do you feel comfortable trying new things?
ASSET CATEGORIES: Social Competencies, Commitment to Learning, Constructive Use of Time
Source: Great Group Games: 175 Boredom-Busting, Zero-Prep Team Builders for All Ages
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