The Bean Game

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Description

Easy energetic game using fun actions to burn off energy.


Resources

a loud voice

Instructions

Start with giving a direction to run in around the leader or YL in charge of the game and explain that they need to listen hard so they can hear what bean is being shouted. Shout out the bean and see who does the action quickest.

some examples below of different bean actions:

String beans – stretch up as high as you can.
Broad beans – make yourself as wide as you can.
Runner beans – run on the spot.
Jumping beans – jump on the spot.
Jelly beans – shake your whole body like jelly.
Baked beans – lie flat on back and make sizzle noises.
Beans on toast – lie flat on the floor with a partner and make sizzle noises.
Chilli beans – shiver as though you are very cold.
Mr. Bean – shrug your shoulders and make a confused face.
Beanie Baby – suck on your thumb.
French beans – exclaim, ‘Oh la la!’
Bean bags – huddle in a ball on the floor.
Full of beans - dance crazily on the spot


Tags

  • actions
  • bean Game
  • no resources needed
  • Quick Game
  • runaround

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