Summary: This simple yet fun game for children is played in a circle and centers around how well one can remember what the last player said.
Ages: From 5 to 14
Recommended Number of Players:
Between 2 and 8
Equipment:
No equipment needed
Set Up:
No prior set up required
How to Play:
Have everyone sit in a circle and choose someone to start. The first player says, “I’m going to go on a picnic, and I’m taking an _____.” (The player needs to say something that begins with the letter A that could be brought on a picnic).
For example, “I’m going on a picnic and I’m taking an apple”.
The next player has to remember what the first player is taking and then say something that begins with the letter B that could also be brought on a picnic.
“I’m going on a picnic and I’m taking an apple and a ball”.
The game continues with the next player and the letter C:
“I’m going to go on a picnic and I’m taking an apple, a ball and a camera.”
Then the next player continues with something beginning with the letter D . . . .
The game keeps going around the circle until someone is unable to repeat all the items or when the alphabet is completed.
Winner:
Non-competitive