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Anansi Says

A
PLAYERS
4+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Both
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

One player takes the role of the clever storyteller Anansi and calls out simple actions for the group to do.

2

Players only perform the action if the leader begins the instruction by naming Anansi first.

3

If the leader gives a command without naming Anansi, any player who follows it anyway is out.

4

The leader tries to trick players by giving fast or confusing instructions.

5

The game continues until only one player remains, and that player becomes the new leader.