Gotcha

This exercise very good for at the end or as energizer. You can use it for a break, to get everybody laughing. Or if there have been moments of tension or irritation in the group. It’s also a great way to end your session with laughter and joy.

Required materials

None

Arrangement

All the participant stand in a circle.

Frame

This is a game by which you have to concentrate. Your left-right coordination is also tested.

How it works

• Stick your right-hand to the right with you palm upwards.
• Place your left-forefinger on the right-hand of your neighbor.
• On 3, you try to catch your neighbors finger while trying not to get your own finger save.
• Switch right/left hand, forefinger up or down.

Differentiation

1. Let other participants count.
2. Design the rule that during the countdown everybody needs to have his palm completely open.
3. Skip 3 and fool the participants.

Evaluation

(Many times this isn’t even necessary.)

1. Did you manage to get the finger of your neighbor?
2. Did someone catch your finger?
3. Did you get better over time?

Attention points

Don’t play the game for too long, it is mostly just a fun activity.

Security check

Not necessary.