Great questions, EJ! Yes, 3 is just an example. It could be 2, 4, 5, etc. The number of squeezes is totally up to “it,” as is the direction and how frequently “It” squeezes hands. And that’s why the waiting is important; if It squeezed the hand of the person to his left immediately after someone said “go,” that other player would have a pretty good idea who It was. “It” can even start a hand squeeze chain on the left and on the right at the same time (though he should be careful and count ahead to make sure his chains won’t run into each other or confuse other players if they overlap). Does all that make sense?

So, is squeezing 3 times just an example, then? The starting squeeze could be 4 or 5..whatever “It’ decides? That is why the waiting is important? Just want to make sure I understand. Otherwise, whoever, has their hand squeezed 3 times would automatically know, right? Also, can the player that is “it” start one on the right side and then the left side back to back or do you have to wait til someone “Dies” to start the next pass around? Thanks! This sounds fun!

Of course! Great variation, thanks for sharing, Diana!

Yes, it would be too easy, Jamie. So no discussion is allowed. Hope that helps!

Great question, LR. I should have clarified that. So after someone says “go” and the game officially starts, Aaron should wait several seconds before squeezing anyone’s hand. If he waits just a little bit, Kate won’t be able to tell if Aaron is starting the squeeze or just passing it on. Does that make more sense?