Youth Games Collection

Small group game, High energy

Bang

Game Description:

"Bang" is a game of focus and quick reflexes, where players stand in a circle with one person in the middle. This game not only tests your attention but also your speed.

Rules of the Game:

  1. One player stands in the center of a circle formed by the other players.

  2. The person in the center randomly points at a player in the circle and shouts "BANG".

  3. The player being pointed at must quickly bend down.

  4. Simultaneously, the two players beside the pointed person pretend to shoot at each other by saying "bang".

  5. The one who reacts first and "shoots" the other stays in the game, and the slower one is eliminated for being "killed".

  6. If the person initially pointed at doesn't crouch down quickly enough, they are eliminated.

  7. Likewise, if someone "fires" at the wrong time, they are also out, as this counts as a misfire.

Optional Variation:

In order to add variety to the game, instead of saying "bang", players can say the names of people, favorite foods, or anything else for that matter. This adds a new layer of fun and unpredictability to the game. Enjoy!