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Weme

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PLAYERS
2-6
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Outdoor
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

Each player gathers a small handful of seed pods or smooth pebbles to use as their juggling pieces.

2

A player begins by tossing one piece into the air and catching it, then adds a second piece to keep two moving at once.

3

The player continues adding pieces one at a time, tossing and catching them in a steady rhythm while singing or chanting along with the throws.

4

If a player drops a piece or loses the rhythm of the chant, their turn ends and the pieces pass to the next player.

5

Players compare how many pieces they can keep aloft at once, with more experienced players managing four or five pieces smoothly.

6

Rounds continue with players trying to beat their own or others' best count, often accompanied by traditional songs tied to the counting.