Know the Meaning

Game Area: School yard or open field

Requirements: None

Game Duration: Can be extended as desired.

Game

This game is played with a large group, and one player is chosen as “it.” The “it” player says any word that the players are likely to know the meaning of. Right after the “it” player says the word, all players must quickly perform an action related to that word. For example, if the “it” player says “rain,” the players pretend to hold an umbrella. Players who are late in responding or perform the wrong action are eliminated from the game. The game continues until only one player remains. This game helps improve quick thinking and reaction skills.