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Cat on Yer Head energetic group game

Cat On Yer Head

Energetic group game that sparks instant fun & excitement.

  • Very playful & fun
  • More the merrier
  • Promotes collaboration
  • Friendly competition
  • Simple props

Step-by-Step Instructions

This energetic group game transforms any seated audience into a hub of excitement and engagement within minutes. Cat On Yer Head delivers exactly what you need when facilitating a large group energiser that builds immediate connection. Perfect as a warm-up game for any indoor program, it requires no equipment or special setup. The dynamic nature of this activity makes it particularly effective with groups who need an instant boost of enthusiasm and fun.

Cat On Yer Head – Energetic Group Game
  1. Choose or invite two volunteers seated in opposing corners of the room.
  2. Nominate one of these people to be the Cat and the other person to be the Mouse.
  3. Announce that the Cat and the Mouse will soon move positions very quickly.
  4. To help identify where the Cat (or Mouse) is at any time, they must say the word “CAT” (or “MOUSE”) loudly over and over.
  5. The Cat and Mouse move whenever the person with it taps any person close to them on the shoulder.
  6. Practice this calling and tapping movement for 5 to 10 seconds to gauge understanding.
  7. Remind your group that both the Cat and the Mouse can be moved around the audience in any direction, at any time.
  8. Announce that the Cat has 30 seconds to catch (tag) the person with the Mouse.
  9. When ready, call “GO.”
  10. If the Cat catches the Mouse before the time expires, the Cat wins.
  11. If the Mouse survives for 30 seconds, the Mouse wins.
  12. Play several rounds and/or try a variation.

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Comments (2)

  1. Troy Love

    Do you have any video of this activity? I’m finding it hard to visualise? ?

    Reply
    • Mark Collard

      Hi Troy, I have not managed to video this for myself yet (it’s planned) but in the meantime, click this link to where I first stumbled across it. Enjoy, they do it very well.

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