Bang
A Western-themed reflex game where players must duck when pointed at, and the two people beside them shoot each other. Last to call bang is out.
- Players
- 6–15
- Ages
- 7+
- Time
- 15 min
- Prep
- None
- Equipment
- None
How to play
Everyone stands in a circle. One person in the centre forms a gun with their hands. They point at someone and call 'bang'. That person ducks, and the two people on either side shoot each other and say 'bang'. Last one to call bang is out. Wrong timing or failing to duck also gets you out. The person in the centre has final say. When two players remain, they stand back to back in the centre and take a step apart with each count, and on a random 'bang!' they spin and fire. Fastest wins.
If you're not comfortable with yelling 'bang' or making guns with hands, say 'shazam' and point with an open palm as if casting a spell.
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