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This game reminds me of a cross between Duck, Duck, Goose and Spoons - ever play Spoons? We played it all the time during Zam breaks during our summer training (ice skating).
Drop the Handkerchief
Players: 5 + (the more, the merrier)
Ages: 3 +
Place: a space large enough for the players to stand in a circle - and run around the outside of it
Equipment: handkerchief
How to play: All the players except "it" stand in a circle, holding hands. "It" walks around the outside of the circle and stealthily drops a handkerchief behind one of the players.
As soon as that player realizes the handkerchief is there, (s)he chases "it."
If "it" is caught, (s)he remains "it." If "it" reaches the empty spot first, the other player becomes the new "it."
This game can go on forever, but usually it continues until each player has been "it" at least once. The majority of the fun is in "it" sneaking around with that hankie.
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