Seven | Playworks

This game is a fun, fast-paced memory game that can help us practice listening carefully to follow instructions.

To swap and remember a new action or word for each number in the game.

Decide on a playing order and make sure everyone knows who they follow.

Starting with the number 1, count up to 7 by having each person say one number. If there are fewer than 7 players, continue to go through the players again (as many times as necessary) to reach 7. If you have a larger group, feel free to add numbers as well.
When you get to 7, stop counting. The next person in the order will come up with a new rule; a sound or action, to replace one of the numbers between 1 and 7.
Ex. Instead of saying the number 3, make the sound of a cow; or instead of the number 5, do a jumping jack.
When the group knows the new rule, the person next to the rule maker begins the counting again starting at 1.
As the counting continues, make sure to remember to swap the number for the new rule.
If someone forgets the sound or action for a number, everyone says “good job, nice try.” Have the group try again, starting over from 1.
Each time you get to 7 without making a mistake, add another rule (each new rule is added to your current rules; it doesn’t replace rules already in place).
Play until every number has been replaced.