Mexico (calabaza version); widespread Latin America
One Two Three Pumpkin
Also known as 1 2 3 Calabaza, Un dos tres momia es, El Escondite Inglés
A child at the wall counts and spins, everyone else must freeze the instant they turn around.
4+ playersAges 5-12OutdoorsActiveBig spaceNo kit
The rules
How to play
1
One child (la calabaza) faces a wall and chants '1, 2, 3, calabaza!' while drumming the rhythm on the wall, then spins around fast.
2
All other players rush forward during the chant but must freeze solid the moment la calabaza turns.
3
Anyone caught moving is sent back to the start line.
4
The first player to touch the wall replaces la calabaza.
Keep it fair
La calabaza should only call out players who are still visibly wobbling after the spin, if there is doubt, the benefit goes to the runner.
Good for building
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What you need
Nothing at all, just the kids.
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