Inuit (Arctic Canada and Alaska)
Animal Muk
Also known as Muk, The Laughing Game
A seated circle game where one player uses only animal sounds and movements to make someone else laugh or look away.
4+ playersAges 6-14In or outCalmSmall spaceNo kit
The rules
How to play
1
Players sit in a circle.
2
One player stands in the center and chooses a target in the circle, locking eyes with them.
3
The center player may only make animal sounds, gestures, and movements, no words or touching.
4
The target must keep a straight face and hold eye contact.
5
If they laugh, smile, or look away, they swap to the center.
6
The game was traditionally played during winter months to build morale and animal-calling skills.
Keep it fair
The center player chooses who to focus on, no calling out other players or going for easy targets repeatedly.
Good for building
self-controlobservationexpressionfocus
What you need
Nothing at all, just the kids.
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