What it is: This clapping routine game is set of hand routines involving snaps, claps, and slaps. You learn the routine, then the fun consists of doing it over and over, getting faster and faster. I learned and played the game at a summer camp for teenage girls. It was our favorite game to play in the mess hall while we waited for our food because it makes a lot of noise. 🙂
Best for: However many people you want. You could even play by yourself (but I’m not promising that would be as fun as playing with friends).
What you need: Preferably, a table. But if you don’t have a table or flat surface, your lap will do.
How to play: This is one of those games that would be really hard to teach in writing. So my sisters helped me make this short video that teaches you how to play.
You just have to memorize the clapping routines (it’s not that hard once you start), and then you can do them as fast as you can.
Variations: You can play either competitively or non-competitively. To play competitively, make it a game of elimination. Start by doing all six routines slowly, then do them again a little faster, then a little faster. Anyone who messes up at any point is out of the game. (You might need a judge to help decide this.) Or, don’t eliminate anyone and just play for fun, teaching any new friends who walk up to your table and wonder what in the world you’re doing. 🙂
Also, for a very similar game, check out the cup game.
Awesome!!!!!