Materials Needed

• None

Setup Instructions

1. Divide the group into two teams. Five or six players per team is a good size. If you have a large group, you can run several games at the same time.
2. Choose one team to line up across the front of the room. This is the “lined-up team.”
3. The other team will be the “observing team.” They will stand where they can clearly see the lined-up team.

Game Play Instructions

1. Give the observing team one minute to look at the lined-up team. They should carefully notice details about their appearance.
2. The observing team leaves the room.
3. While they are out of the room, the lined-up team changes ten things about their appearance. These changes must be noticeable without close inspection. Examples include switching shoes, removing a jacket, swapping hats, or rolling up sleeves.
4. Bring the observing team back into the room. Give them two minutes to find and list the differences they see.
5. The observing team earns one point for each correct difference they spot.
6. Switch roles so the observing team becomes the lined-up team and the lined-up team becomes the observing team.
7. After both teams have played, the team with the most points wins.

Game Variations

• Make It Harder: Allow fewer changes (such as five) but make them less obvious.
• Make It Easier: Allow more changes (such as fifteen) so differences are easier to spot.
• Quick Round: Set a shorter time limit, like 30 seconds for observing and one minute for guessing.

Safety Notes

• Remind players not to move too quickly when changing clothing items to avoid tripping or bumping into each other.
• Encourage players to make changes that are simple and safe, like adjusting sleeves or swapping hats.

For more information, see https://young-catholics.com/14259/spot-the-difference-game/