| Players: | 10-30 |
| Equipment: | 10 dried beans for each player; A small plastic bag or envelope for each player |
| Preparation: | Place the beans in small plastic bags or in envelopes, so that you don't need to take the time to count them out when the party is on. |
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Give each player 10 dried beans. Then they are to start shaking hands with each other, over
and over, as many times as possible. Why? Because each player gives away a bean to every tenth person
he or she shakes hands with. The idea of the game is to get rid of all your beans. This is a very funny scene, with everyone shaking hands. Of course, while you're trying to get rid of your beans, and handing them out to every tenth person you shake with, you're getting beans back from other shakers! It's a good idea not to let the players know that they will be your tenth person, because they may try to move away from you. However, no one can refuse to accept a bean if he or she is really the tenth person you shake hands with. You can also play this game in exactly the opposite way. In the second way, the one who ends up with the most beans is the winner. Then everything changes and everyone is anxious and eager to become the tenth player. First play it one way, then switch to the other. Some of the players will get all mixed up, but it certainly gets everyone acquainted quickly! |
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