Youth Games Collection

Small group game, High energy

Drop the Clanger

Game Description:

Drop the Clanger is an energetic and interactive game that combines strategy, speed, and a bit of chance. Players form a winding 'snake' while aiming to secure a spot when the 'clanger' falls. Read on for detailed instructions.

Instructions:

  1. Participants should arrange themselves standing on markers in a circular formation. The number of markers should be equal to the total number of participants, minus one.

  2. One player begins in the center of the circle, holding an object that makes a loud sound when dropped - this is the 'clanger'.

  3. The person in the middle starts to walk around the inside of the circle and then grabs someone by their hand. The next person also grabs another participant’s hand, and this act continues to create a 'snake' of people being led around the circle.

  4. The game continues in this fashion until the person at the front of the 'snake' drops the clanger.

  5. After the clanger is dropped, all players must scramble to secure a position on a marker. The person left without a spot becomes the new holder of the clanger and the game begins anew.

Remember to have fun and enjoy the chaos of Drop the Clanger!