Ninja
Try to manoeuvre so that you can strike an opponents arm or leg without being attacked yourself.
How To Play
Step 1.
The object of the game is to strike (with care!) an opponent's arm or leg, which they then lose. However, there are rules.
Step 2.
Players start spread out around the room. Then, strictly in turn, each player may take ONE step and make ONE arm movement in any direction. If they are able to reach and strike (gently) an opponent on the arm or leg, the opponent "loses" that limb. Defenders may try to move ONLY ONE limb in order to avoid being hit.
Step 3.
If you lose an arm it must be kept behind the back. If you lose a leg you must hop. If you lose 2 legs, you must sit. If you lose 2 arms you can no longer attack others.
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The last player to retain at least one limb is crowned The Ninja.
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Tips / Variations
If there are lots of players you could make this a team battle. In this case, coloured bibs would be useful.
The Details
- Location: Indoor (home), Outdoor (or hall)
- Ages: 2-6 years, 7-11 years, 12-16 years
- Team: No
- Physical: Yes
- Average Duration: 5-15 minutes, 16-30 minutes
- Cost: £0-£1
- Occasion: Family Party, Children's Party
- Ease to Learn: Very Easy