China
Blind Man and the Lame Man
Also known as 盲人瞎子 (Mángzi Xiāzi)
A blindfolded player tries to catch a limping player who makes noise to signal their location.
4+ playersAges 5-12In or outActiveSmall space
The rules
How to play
1
Players form a circle as boundary monitors.
2
One player is the Blind Man (blindfolded) and one is the Lame Man (holds right ankle with right hand and hops).
3
The Lame Man must keep calling 'Hi!' to give away their position.
4
The Blind Man follows the sound and tries to touch the Lame Man.
5
When tagged, roles switch.
6
Boundary monitors stop either player from leaving the circle.
Keep it fair
If the Lame Man goes too quiet to avoid being caught, remind them the rule is to call out regularly, the challenge is being quick, not silent.
Good for building
listeningbalancespatial awarenessstealth
What you need
Just: a cloth or clothing item as a blindfold
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