Latin America (widespread, Chile, Colombia, Spain)
The Statue Keeper
Also known as Las Estatuas, Estatua
Children dance freely until the keeper turns around, then every muscle must freeze.
4+ playersAges 5-12In or outActiveSmall spaceNo kit
The rules
How to play
1
One child is el cuidador and turns their back to the group.
2
All other children dance, jump, and make silly poses.
3
The keeper spins around without warning, all players must instantly freeze in whatever position they are in.
4
Anyone seen moving is out.
5
The keeper may walk past each statue making faces to try to make them laugh.
6
Last statue standing becomes the next keeper.
Keep it fair
The keeper should do a full spin, not a glance, so there is no argument about when 'freeze time' officially starts.
Good for building
self-controlbalancetiminghumor
What you need
Nothing at all, just the kids.
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