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Karagoz Shadow Puppet Mimic

Game NightFamily ReunionSleepover / Slumber Party
K
PLAYERS
4+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Indoor
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

Hang a sheet between a lamp and the seating area to create a shadow screen.

2

One team goes behind the sheet while the other stays in front to watch.

3

The performing team draws a scene prompt and acts it out using only exaggerated body shapes and gestures cast as shadows.

4

Performers may use simple props held up to the light to suggest characters, but may not speak.

5

The watching team calls out guesses until they name the scene correctly or time runs out.

6

Teams swap roles after each round and tally points for correct guesses.