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Adoleta

A
PLAYERS
2
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Both
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

Two players face each other and begin clapping their own hands and then each other's in a steady pattern.

2

Chant the adoleta rhyme together in time with the claps.

3

Speed up the clapping pattern with each repeat of the rhyme.

4

Whoever fumbles a clap or falls out of rhythm first loses that round.

5

Use the winner to decide who goes first in whatever game comes next.

6

Restart at a slower pace to try for a longer streak.