France
Jacques a dit
Also known as Jacques Says, Simon Says
The French version of Simon Says, obey commands only when preceded by 'Jacques a dit'.
3+ playersAges 4-10In or outCalmSmall spaceNo kit
The rules
How to play
1
One player is Jacques and stands facing the group.
2
Jacques issues physical commands (touch your nose, jump three times, hands on hips).
3
Players must only obey when the command is prefaced with 'Jacques a dit' ('Jacques says').
4
If Jacques gives a command without the phrase and a player follows it, that player is out.
5
Last player standing wins and becomes the new Jacques.
Keep it fair
Jacques should speak clearly and not rush calls to avoid arguments, a doubtful call is always replayed, never punished.
Good for building
listeningconcentrationbody awareness
What you need
Nothing at all, just the kids.
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