Hand Up
The leader raises their hand silently. Group members copy, and the signal spreads until everyone is quiet and attentive.
- Players
- 5–100
- Ages
- 5+
- Time
- 5 min
- Prep
- None
- Equipment
- None
How to play
The leader raises their hand and asks everyone to copy in complete silence. Even distracted participants will notice others raising their hands and follow. Especially effective for rowdy groups as it creates no additional noise or distraction.
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