Call My Name

Duration: 5 – 10 minutes.
Age range: 9+
Players: 10 - 20

This is both a rhythm game and a listening game. It will work with or without instruments.

• Make sure every one knows everyone else's name and surname. If this is an issue you can always make up names or assume those of famous people.
• Someone starts by clapping or playing the rhythm of another player's full name. If that person recognises their name they clap or play another person's name. Continue like this until everyone's name has been called.
  
• If a name isn't recognised call it again and, if necessary, a third time. If there is still no response check that the name is being called correctly and that the receiver is listening attentively.

Tip: This game won't work with a large group because of the duplication of rhythms (but can you recognise or convey the subtle difference between eg Peter Gunn and Andrew Marr?) With a very able group get the players to make up names for themselves to make it more interesting/difficult.