Materials Needed

• None

Setup Instructions

1. Have all players stand in a circle.
2. Each player puts their hands together like they are praying.
3. Make sure there is enough space between players so they don’t bump into each other.
4. Choose someone to say “Go” to start the game.

How to Play

1. When “Go” is called, all players strike a ninja pose.
2. Players take turns going in a clockwise direction.
3. On your turn, you may try to swipe at another player’s hand with one of your hands.
4. You may only take one step and must freeze in place after your swipe.
5. The person being swiped at may move one step and try to dodge. They must also freeze right after.
6. If a player’s hand is touched, it is “dead” and must be placed behind their back.
7. When both hands are hit, that player is out of the game.
8. Play continues in turn until only one player remains. That person wins.

Notes and Variations

• Remind players to keep movements slow and careful to avoid injury.
• Do not allow hitting too hard. The swipe should be light.
• You can make the circle bigger with more players.
• You can play with silly poses or fun sound effects to make it more fun.
• Try a silent round where no one can talk at all during the game.

See https://young-catholics.com/2160/ninja-game/ for more information.