Sock Thief
Teamwork Couch Games Icebreakers Individual Indoor Outdoor Physical
- Players: 4 or more
- Duration: 5 - 10 min
- Average cost: $5
- Age: 4+
How to play
Get everyone to take their shoes off. Give two spare socks to anyone not wearing any. Everyone gets down on their hands and knees. When the leader says "Go!", everyone has to try and steal everyone else's socks, while protecting their own. Once both your socks have been taken, you are disqualified, and you must sit out. The last person with at least 1 sock on wins! Alternatively, you can divide into groups, and the team with the most socks wins!
What you'll need
- Socks
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