No prep required; Activity duration: 20-30mins for kids aged 6-12 & teens
Fun brain-frazzling game for large groups about counting out numbers, except two numbers (and their factors) are replaced with the terms “fizz” or “buzz”.
Arrange players in a circle or around a table.
The first player starts off the counting – “one”, with subsequent players (going clockwise) continuing the counting upwards – “two” etc.
If a number is divisible by 3, the player says “fizz” instead.
If a number is divisible by 5, the player says “buzz” instead.
If a number is divisible by both 3 and 5, the player says “fizz buzz”.
Any player making a mistake on their turn is out, you can also extend this to include taking too long to say their number.
The key is to maintain a brisk pace, which really puts the pressure on players not to mess up.
example
1, 2, fizz, 4, buzz, 6, 7, 8, fizz, 10, 11, fizz, 13, 14, fizz buzz, 16, 17, fizz, ..
Variations
Choose alternative “fizz” and “buzz” numbers between 1 and 9.
When a fizz buzz is reached reverse the turn order so play moves anti-clockwise.
Moderate
1+
<30 mins
Easy
Why buy?
Super safe scaled down alternative for fireworks night or to headline any birthday celebrations in the comfort of your own home and without the hassle of getting cold or standing around for hours. Younger kids will go mad for it. Wonderfully different.
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