Antlers

This quick circle game sparks instant engagement through playful gestures and reactions. Antlers combines elements of a fun group game with community-building moments that keep everyone alert and involved. Teachers and group facilitators value how this time-filler naturally develops focus and group connection whilst creating moments of shared laughter. The blend of simple rules and quick reactions makes it perfect for classrooms, youth groups or camps.

Antlers – Quick Circle Game

1. Form a circle in which everyone can see every other person.
2. One person starts by creating the antlers of a ‘moose,’ ie placing their open hands with out-stretched fingers up to the sides of their head, thumbs on temples.
3. Immediately, the two people left and right of the ‘moose’ respond by copying this ‘antler’ action, but only using the hand closest to the moose.
4. At any time they choose, the ‘moose’ (only) will bend their antlers forward on their head (keeping thumbs in position) while pointing with their two index fingers and looking directly at another person in the group.
5. The pointed-at person becomes the next ‘moose’ who will immediately sprout antlers together with his or her neighbours.
6. The previous moose trio relinquishes their antlers, as the new moose picks up the action.
7. Continue to play for several minutes.