Snowball Fight
Item needed:
- Paper
- Pencil
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Min players:
10
Max players:
10
Required age:
12
Average cost:
$0
Game duration(Mins):
10 - 20
Each person writes 2-3 facts about themselves on a regular sheet on white paper. Everyone crumples the paper into “snowballs” and has a snowball fight for 30-60 seconds while music plays. When the music stops, everyone grabs the “snowball” closest to them, opens it up and uses the facts to try to find the person who wrote it. Prizes for first 5-10 who find their person.
Overview
Snowball Fight is an exciting and interactive game perfect for group gatherings. Participants write facts about themselves on paper, crumple them into “snowballs,” and then engage in a fun, energetic snowball fight. The objective is to find the person who wrote the facts on the snowball you pick up after the fight.
Setup
Equipment Needed
- Regular sheets of white paper (one per player)
- Pencils or pens
- Music player (optional for added fun)
Preparation
- Write Facts: Each player writes 2-3 facts about themselves on a sheet of paper.
- Create Snowballs: Players crumple their papers into “snowballs.”
- Designate Play Area: Choose a safe, open area where players can move around freely.
Rules
Basic Rules
- Players must write true facts about themselves.
- Players must crumple their papers into balls before the fight starts.
- The snowball fight lasts for 30-60 seconds.
- When the music stops, players pick up the closest snowball and try to find its author.
Playing the Game
- Start the Music: Begin playing music to signal the start of the snowball fight.
- Throw Snowballs: Players throw snowballs at each other for 30-60 seconds.
- Stop the Music: When the music stops, players must stop throwing snowballs immediately.
- Find the Author: Each player grabs the nearest snowball, reads the facts, and tries to find the person who wrote them.
Scoring and Prizes
- The first 5-10 players who successfully find the author of their snowball win a prize.
- The game can be played in multiple rounds, with different prizes for each round.
How to Play
- Form a Circle: Players stand in a circle or scattered around the designated play area.
- Write Facts: Give each player a sheet of paper and a pencil. Have them write 2-3 interesting facts about themselves.
- Make Snowballs: Once everyone has written their facts, they crumple their papers into balls.
- Start the Fight: Play music and let the snowball fight begin. Players throw their snowballs at each other for 30-60 seconds.
- Stop and Search: When the music stops, players pick up the nearest snowball and read the facts inside. They then mingle and try to find the person who wrote those facts.
- Award Prizes: The first 5-10 players to correctly identify the author of their snowball win a prize.
Game Duration
- Each round lasts approximately 10-20 minutes, including the snowball fight and the search for the authors.
Player Conduct
- Players should be honest in writing their facts.
- Snowballs should be thrown gently to avoid injury.
- Respect and sportsmanship are essential throughout the game.