This useful little game is perfect for those odd moments when you just need a little something to keep the kids amused! Kids really need to be able to count to 100 or so to play. All you need are a pencil and paper.
Age: 6+
You will need:
A pencil and something to write on.
At least 4 players
Play:
Choose one player to start. They write down a number between 1 and 100, hiding the number from the other players.
They then announce:
"I'm thinking of a number between 1 and 100"
The next player guesses a number, and the first player replies, "higher" or "lower" as appropriate. The next player then guesses a number, and play continues round the table until somebody gets it right.
Example:
Player 1: I'm thinking of a number...
Player 2: Is it 45?
Player 1: No, higher
Player 3: Is it 74?
Player 1: No, higher
Player 4: Is it 94?
Player 1: No, lower
Player 2: Is it 93?
Player 1: No, lower
Player 3: Is it 80?
Player 1: No, higher
Player 4: Is it 83?
Player 1: Lucky guess!
Variations:
You don't have to start with 100 numbers. Younger children may be more comfortable playing with 1-50. Older kids might want to go with 1-500 or even more! Obviously all players must pay attention or they will waste their guesses.
