Zip Zap Boing
A quick thinking physical game
Group game
Aim of the game
Who can stay alive the longest
A quick thinking game of words and actions. Can be played 2 metres apart, so perfect for social distancing.
the rules
move 1
Zip - Move an imaginary bar
Move your arms as if you're passing an imaginary bar to someone to your left or right.
move 2
Zap - Fire across the group
Fingers together like a gun, fire the imaginary bar at someone across the circle.
You can't ZAP a ZAP.
You can't ZAP a ZAP.
move 3
Boing - Reverse the direction
Bounce the imaginary bar back to someone.
You can only BOING a ZIP and not a ZAP.
You can only BOING a ZIP and not a ZAP.
how to play
1
Stand in a circle
You'll need at least 5 people to play this game. The more the merrier.
2
Start with a ZIP
Someone start with a ZIP and pass the imaginary bar to the left or right of them.
3
Pass the bar
Continue in the same direction, ZAP across the circle or BOING it back!
4
Keep going
See how fast you can go! If someone messes up the word, action or breaks the rules, they're out!
5
Elimination
If someone messes up the word, action or breaks the rules, they're out!
6
Share your silly videos
Share your photos and videos in the Family Games Challenge Facebook Group. The funniest ones get added to this page!
Some tips
- Instead of eliminating someone straight away, you could have 3 lives
- If you want to be mean, try changing the rules/switching the words and actions in a second round to trip people up.
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