World of Play
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Churro, Media Manga, Mangotero

C
PLAYERS
6+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Outdoor
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

Split into two teams; one team bends over in a line, each player gripping the waist of the one in front to form a chain, with the front player braced against a wall.

2

One by one, players from the other team run and leap onto the backs of the bent-over line, trying to pack in as far forward as possible.

3

Once every jumper is aboard, the chosen caller from the jumping team holds up a number of fingers and calls out the traditional guessing rhyme.

4

The bent-over team guesses the number of fingers held up without being able to see it.

5

If they guess correctly, the teams swap roles; if they guess wrong, or if the line of jumpers collapses under the weight, the jumping team goes again.

6

Continue trading turns, keeping score of correct guesses if playing multiple rounds.