Overview

Clothes-pins on Faces is a hilarious and challenging game where players or teams compete to clip the most clothespins to their faces within a given time limit. The game is perfect for parties, gatherings, and events where fun and laughter are the main goals.

Objective

The objective of the game is simple: clip as many clothespins to your face as possible. The player or team with the most clothespins attached to their face at the end of the game wins.

Players

• Number of players: 2-20
• Minimum age: 13

Duration

The game typically lasts between 5 to 10 minutes, depending on the agreed time limit for each round.

Required Items

• Clothespins (at least 10 per player)
• Timer or stopwatch

Setup

1. Gather all players and explain the rules.
2. Distribute an equal number of clothespins to each player or team.
3. Set the timer for the desired game duration (e.g., 5 minutes).

Rules

1. Start Signal: The game begins when the timer starts.
2. Clipping: Players must clip clothespins to their own faces. Assistance from others is not allowed.
3. Face Area: Clothespins can be clipped to any part of the face except the eyes.
4. Time Limit: Players continue clipping until the timer runs out.
5. Counting: At the end of the game, count the clothespins on each player’s face.
6. Winner: The player or team with the most clothespins wins. In case of a tie, a tiebreaker round can be played with a shorter time limit.

Safety Guidelines

• Avoid clipping clothespins to sensitive areas such as the eyes and inside the mouth.
• Ensure that all players are comfortable and not experiencing any pain or discomfort.
• Provide a safe and fun environment for everyone to enjoy the game.

Variations

1. Team Play: Players can form teams and take turns clipping clothespins. The team with the highest total number of clothespins wins.
2. Relay Race: Set up a relay race where players run to a station, clip a clothespin to their face, and then tag the next teammate.

Strategy Tips

• Use smaller clothespins for easier attachment.
• Practice clipping quickly to maximize the number of clothespins.
• Be mindful of balance; distributing clothespins evenly can help prevent them from falling off.