Youth Games Collection

Small group game, Ice breaker, Quick to learn

Name Whomp

Game Description:

Test your quick thinking and reflexes in this exciting group game. All you need is half a pool noodle and a group of friends to start the fun.

Setup:

Create a single group that will sit in a circle.

Materials:

  • Half a pool noodle

Rules of the Game:

  1. One person stands in the middle of the circle, assuming the role of the "Ringmaster".
  2. Each participant chooses an unique animal name for themselves. For example - dog, rhino, hippo, monkey.
  3. The ringmaster begins the game by asking one person to call out their animal name.
  4. The player whose name was called must immediately call out another player's animal name before they are swatted by the "ringmaster" with the pool noodle.
  5. The game continues in this manner until a player is either swatted before they can call out another name, or if they mistakenly call out the current ringmaster's animal name.
  6. When a player is swatted, they then become the new ringmaster and the former ringmaster takes their seat in the circle.

Let the game of quick wit and reflexes begin!