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Flashlight Shadow Puppet Show

Sleepover / Slumber Party
F
PLAYERS
2+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Indoor
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

Dim the lights and set up a flashlight or lamp pointed toward a blank wall or hung bedsheet.

2

Players take turns using their hands to form shapes and creatures in front of the light.

3

Others guess what animal or object the shadow is meant to represent.

4

For an extra challenge, pairs can work together to act out a short shadow story.

5

Rotate turns so everyone gets a chance to perform and to guess.