Simon Says
a follow the leader game
Simon Says this classic childhood game can be fun for kids of all ages. 
A follow the leader game that can pretty tricky at times depending on how fast the leader can shout out the commands. Commands should be called out slowly at first, but increase in rate as the game progresses. Having a large group of people to play makes the game loads of fun, making it perfect for family reunions.
Object of gameTo follow the commands from the leader and stay in the game the longest.Number of players3 or moreEquipment An area large enough for the kids to spread out.Set upOne player is chose to be Simon (the leader) and stands in front of the group.The other players should line up facing the leader and be far enough apart to move freely. How to playSimon calls out an action while demonstrating it.
Everyone in the group must copy the action but only if he begins the command by saying the phrase "Simon says."If Simon calls out an action and demonstrates it without saying "Simon says," the group should not copy his actions. Anyone caught making the movement without the correct command is out of the game. The faster Simon can call out the actions, the more confusion will result, making the game more fun than if Simon calls out the actions slowly. Winning the gameThe last person in the game wins that round and becomes Simon for the next round.VariationsFor a sit down version of the game, give each child a paper and pencil to draw out the commands. Commands would be simple shapes such as squares, circles, lines or hearts. Anyone not following the correct command would be easy enough to distinguish and would have to sit out the rest of the round.You can also play sitting down but only give actions related to the upper parts of the body, such as move your head to the left, lift your right arm and touch your left ear. Just remember the actions should only be repeated if the Simon phrase is said before the command.
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