Daruma-san ga Koronda
Also known as だるまさんが転んだ, The Daruma Fell Down, Japanese Statues
Players creep toward the caller, but must freeze the instant they look back, anyone caught moving is out.
How to play
One player (It) faces a wall or tree and chants 'Daruma-san ga koronda!' (10 syllables, like counting to 10).
While chanting, other players sneak forward from the starting line.
The moment It finishes chanting, they spin around.
Any player seen still moving is out or must go back to the start.
Players who reach and touch It call 'Kitta!' (Cut!), grab hands to form a chain, and all run.
It tries to tag someone before they scatter beyond a set line.
Keep it fair
It must turn and judge in one smooth spin, no slow peeking. If there is a dispute about whether someone moved, the group votes. Three votes beats one.
