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Mother May I?

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PLAYERS
3+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Both
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

One player is chosen as "Mother" and stands facing the group from a distance.

2

Each player in turn asks permission for a movement, such as "Mother, may I take three giant steps?"

3

Mother grants, denies, or modifies the request; players may only move after saying "Mother, may I?" and hearing yes.

4

Any player who moves without asking, or forgets the phrase, is sent back to the starting line.

5

The first player to reach and tag Mother becomes the new Mother for the next round.