United Kingdom (widespread in Europe and worldwide by mid-20th century)
Musical Statues
Also known as Freeze Dance, Statue Dance (Philippines), Musical Freeze
Dance while music plays; freeze the instant it stops, any movement is out.
4+ playersAges 3-10In or outActiveSmall spaceNo kit
The rules
How to play
1
One person controls the music (humming, clapping, singing, or a phone).
2
All other players dance freely.
3
The music controller stops the music at any unpredictable moment.
4
Every player must freeze completely still.
5
The controller walks around and eliminates anyone still moving or wobbling.
6
Music resumes and the game continues.
7
The last player standing wins and becomes the music controller.
Keep it fair
The controller should make elimination calls immediately and clearly, debating 'did they move?' drags on; instant decisions keep the energy up.
Good for building
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What you need
Nothing at all, just the kids.
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