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Daruma-san ga Koronda

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PLAYERS
4+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Outdoor
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

One player faces away from the group at a starting line while the others line up at a distance behind them.

2

The facing-away player chants a phrase and then spins around quickly to face the group.

3

While the chant is being said, the other players creep forward, but they must freeze completely still the instant the caller turns around.

4

Anyone caught still moving is sent back to the starting line, or in some versions is out entirely.

5

The first player to sneak up and tap the caller before being caught moving wins and becomes the new caller.