Materials Needed
None

Setup Instructions

1. Ask everyone to stand in a circle.
2. Have each player put their arms around the shoulders of the people next to them.
3. Make sure the circle is tight so everyone is close together.
4. Tell everyone to look down at their feet and keep their eyes down until the signal.

Game Play Instructions

1. On the count of three, everyone should look up and stare directly at one person in the circle.
2. Players must only look at one person. No looking around or switching.
3. If two players make eye contact with each other, they must fall down quickly and dramatically, like they turned to stone.
4. Players who do not make eye contact with anyone stay in the game.
5. After each round, the fallen players stay down.
6. Keep playing new rounds until one or two players remain.
7. The last player or players left standing are the winners.

Notes and Variations

• Make sure everyone falls safely. No bumping into others or falling too hard.
• On hard floors, players can kneel or squat instead of falling fully.
• Give “style points” for funny or creative falls if you want to add extra fun.
• You can play several short rounds instead of just one long game.
• Use this game to lead into a short reflection on staying alert, following directions, or the story of Lot’s wife.

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