A game of Consequences
Tuesday, October 31st, 2006
There are two versions of this great game. The first is a drawing game which is suitable for kids 5+ although little kids may want to play as part of a team with an older child or adult. The second is a written game suitable for older kids. For both you will need 2 or more players.
Thank you to Kiddley reader Julie for reminding us! Her game with her daughter is reproduced above and her instructions are abridged for game 1 below.
You will need (for both games):
A piece of paper
Pens
Game 1
All players sit in a circle and start with a pen and a piece of paper which is folded it across into quarters. Flatten it out again and each player privately draws a head of some kind (human, animal or fantastical) in the first quarter, leaving a little bit of neck sticking down into the next quarter.
Players fold over this first quarter so the drawing is covered but the neck is left showing.
The pieces of paper are all passed on to the next player who then adds a torso and arms (or wings or whatever) in the second quarter and then draws the tops of the legs down into the next quarter. Fold the paper so the rest of the drawing is hidden.
Pass the pieces of paper on again and this time legs (but not feet) are drawn in. Fold and pass it on again and finish with the feet in the last quarter.
Fold the whole thing up one last time and pass it along and then each player can unfold one to discover the most amazing, zany creature.
Game 2
All players sit in a circle and start with a piece of paper and pen.
Each player writes part of the story on the piece of paper in front of them and then folds the paper so it’s hidden and hands it on with each turn.The structure of the story which each player needs to follow is as follows:
1) A description, such as “The frightful..” or “The challenging yet delightful…” or “The incredibly handsome…” etc.
2) A man’s name
3) Another description as above
4) A woman’s name
5) Where they met
6) What he gave her
7) What she said
8) What he said
9) What the consequence was
10) What the world said about it.
Much hilarity ensues! Here are ours (click for larger version):
and my favourite:
Tags: 11yrs+, 5 7yrs, 8 10yrs, pen and paper






















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