Materials Needed

• None! Just a group of players and chairs.

Setup

1. Arrange chairs in a circle. There should be one less chair than the number of players.
2. Have all players sit in a chair. One player stands in the middle of the circle.
3. Assign each player one of four fruit names, such as apple, orange, banana, or grape.

How to Play

1. The player in the middle calls out the name of one fruit (for example, “apples”).
2. All players with that fruit name must stand up and quickly find a new seat.
3. The player in the middle also tries to find a seat.
4. Players cannot sit in the same chair or switch seats with someone right next to them.
5. The player left without a seat stands in the middle and calls out the next fruit.
6. Instead of naming one fruit, the player in the middle can say “fruit salad.” When this happens, all players must find a new seat.
7. Play continues for as long as time allows.

Game Variations and Safety Tips

• To make it harder, add more fruit names.
• For a Bible-themed version, use words like kindness, patience, or joy instead of fruit names.
• Remind players to move safely and not push.
• Make sure the play area is clear of obstacles.
• If the group is large, divide into smaller circles to keep the game fun and active.

For more information, see https://young-catholics.com/3154/fruit-salad-game/