New Zealand (Māori)
Hei Tama Tu Tama
Also known as Hei tama tū tama
A rapid hand-position challenge game: two players try to catch each other making the same move at the same time.
2 playersAges 6-16In or outCalmSmall spaceNo kit
The rules
How to play
1
Two players face each other.
2
One calls 'Hei tama tū tama!' and places their hands in one of four positions (both up, both down, one up one down, left raised, one up one down, right raised).
3
The other immediately mirrors them with a different position.
4
If one player accidentally copies the same position as the other, their opponent calls 'Hei tama tū tama rā!' and scores a point.
5
First to ten points wins the set.
Keep it fair
Agree on the four hand positions before playing and demonstrate each one so both players are clear, most disputes come from players using different definitions.
Good for building
reaction speedconcentrationcoordination
What you need
Nothing at all, just the kids.
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