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Games you only need to be in a circle wide enough for everyone to move without bumping into each other.

• Action Syllables: Scouts clap out the syllables of words while performing matching actions.
• Common Ground: Scouts find shared traits or interests to build connections.
• Dance Switch: Scouts dance to music and switch moves whenever the leader shouts.
• Detective: One Scout investigates to find out who in the group is the “culprit” in a guessing game.
• Duck, Duck, Goose: Scouts chase one another around a circle after being tapped.
• Froggie Detective: A guessing game where Scouts deduce the “frog” causing secret movements.
• Guess Who? (Pen and Paper): Scouts guess which Scout it is based off four answers to common questions.
• Hot Potato (Ball): Scouts pass an object quickly while music plays, aiming to avoid holding it when the music stops.
• Human Knot – Team Building: Scouts hold hands in a circle and untangle themselves without letting go.
• Look Up, Look Down: A quick elimination game where Scouts lock eyes or look away on command.
• Keep It Up (Ball): Scouts keep a ball in the air by working together.
• Meuume: A repeat and answer game with names.
• Name Toss (Ball): Scouts learn each other’s names by tossing a ball in sequence.
• Pass a Hat: A reflex and coordination game where Scouts pass a hat around using only specific rules.
• Scout to Scout: Scouts pair up and share fun facts about themselves.
• Sit Down If / A Great Wind Blows: Scouts stand or sit based on shared traits or experiences.
• Solemn and Silent / I’m Sorry Baby, I Just Can’t Smile: A game of staying serious while others try to make you laugh.
• Squares of Paper: Scout share the same number of facts about themselves as the number of squares they take.
• Strike the Funny Bone: Scouts try to make each other laugh through creative and silly actions.
• Whomp ‘Em: A fast-paced game where Scouts race to tag each other with a soft object in a circle.
• What Are You Doing?: Scouts perform actions suggested by others in a fast-paced rotation.
• Who’s Who (Pen and Paper): Scouts guess which of the three called up scouts are telling the truth.

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