Finger-Snaps

This fun large group game creates excitement as participants launch and catch foam projectiles with progressive team challenges. Finger Snaps begins with individual practice and scales to synchronized group efforts. The active group game requires minimal preparation using simple foam noodles, making it accessible for various settings. Perfect for classrooms, camps or training workshops, this fun interactive game generates energy while developing hand-eye coordination and teamwork.

Finger Snaps – Fun Large Group Game

1. In advance, cut one or more foam (pool) noodles into a series of small 25mm pieces, and then slice each piece into two semi-circles of ‘finger-snaps.’
2. By way of demonstration, place one finger-snap between your thumb and index finger, and squeeze it to cause it to pop into the air. If possible, aim to catch it.
3. Distribute at least one finger-snap to each person, and ask them to practice their popping and catching skills.
4. After several minutes, ask each person to join with a partner, to launch and catch one another’s finger-snaps simultaneously.
5. Then, after a few minutes, invite each pair to join with another pair, to make a finger-snapping quad, etc.
6. Challenge each small team, over the course of several rounds, to pop all of their finger-snaps simultaneously and attempt to catch as many as possible.
7. Finally, ask each team of four people to join with another team of four to attempt the same task with a group of eight players.
8. Challenge your group to continuously improve and/or try one of many variations.