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Gurning Contest

G
PLAYERS
Any number, one at a time
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Outdoor
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

Each contestant steps up in turn and places their head through a horse collar so only the face shows.

2

The contestant pulls the most extreme, ugly, or comical facial expression they can manage.

3

Judges or the crowd rate each grimace on how distorted and entertaining it is.

4

Contestants may get two or three attempts to improve on their first expression.

5

The gurn judged most outrageous by the judges or loudest audience reaction is declared the winner.