Ninja
A stand-up elimination game where players freeze between attacks. Everyone starts in a pose, then takes turns trying to slap an opponent's hand in one fluid motion — while opponents dodge using a single move. Miss or get hit and you're out. Slower-paced than it sounds, and somehow very dramatic.
How to Play
- 1
Everyone stands in a circle close together. Someone counts down: '3, 2, 1, Ninja!' — on 'Ninja' everyone jumps back into a dramatic pose and freezes.
- 2
Going clockwise, each player takes a turn. On your turn you may make one single fluid motion to try to slap the hand of any other player.
- 3
The target player may dodge — but only using a single movement. Wherever their momentum takes them, they must freeze again.
- 4
If a hand is hit, that hand is eliminated. Lose both hands and you're out of the game.
- 5
The circle closes as players are eliminated. Continue until two players remain.
- 6
The last player standing wins. No second chances — once you've moved, you're frozen until your next turn.
Props Needed
No props needed — just gather your group!
Tags
Quick Info
- Players
- 4–20
- Duration
- 10–20 min
- Effort
- Medium Effort
- Props
- None