The Man in the Moon
A riddle game where players try to copy what the leader does, but the only thing that actually matters is saying thank you when handed the stick.
- Players
- 3–100
- Ages
- 9+
- Time
- 25 min
- Prep
- None
- Equipment
- 1 item
What to bring
- 1 stick
How to play
Ask someone to pass you a stick, and say thank you when they hand it to you. Then say 'The man in the moon has two eyes, a nose, and a mouth' while drawing the face in the dirt. Ask others to copy you exactly. The real rule has nothing to do with the drawing. All that matters is they say thank you when handed the stick. Great around a campfire. Keep an eye on anyone getting very frustrated and let them in on the secret before it dampens the mood.
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