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• To step
• Part 1 of 3: Preparing for the game
• Part 2 of 3: Playing the game
• Part 3 of 3: Trying variations
• Tips
• Warnings

"Big Booty" is a traditional clapping and singing game that challenges people to stay in a rhythm together and not stumble over their own tongue. By not making mistakes, you can achieve the goal of this game and become the leader, called "Big Booty". Gather a few players, line up and explain the rules of the game. Once that's done, play a few rounds with your group. Try variations to keep this game exciting and fresh.

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Part 1 of 3: Preparing for the game

1. Gather the participants in a circle. You can play this game with three people, but no more than fifteen, as it can be difficult to hear each other in too large a group. As this is a coordinated group activity, make sure everyone understands the rules and answer any questions they might have beforehand.
   • Participants can best learn this by watching or participating in a few slow rounds. If some people already know how to play, let them give a quick demonstration.
   • Large groups of people can slow the pace of this game. That is why smaller groups are recommended, especially for young children.
2. Set up the roles of the players. Assign one player the role of "Big Booty". This person will act as the leader of the game. Then assign each player an ascending number (1, 2, 3, 4 ...) without repeating numbers.
   • Determining who will be the "Big Booty" is a matter of preference. You could determine this role with a game of rock, paper and scissors or by drawing straws.
   • Number the players from Big Booty. Count for each player to the left or right of Big Booty. Assign the numbers in one direction only (left or right).
   • No names are used in this game, except the assigned names. Each player must remember their assigned role / number. These will change over the course of the game.
   • This game can be noisy and attract attention. Spectators may want to participate. If so, add them to the circle as a new highest number.
3. Become familiar with clapping and singing. Let the Big Booty clap a solid rhythm. All players must participate in Big Booty. During the clapping, all players say together, "Big." booty, Big booty, Big booty, oh Yes! - it can also be something else. The clapping should coincide with the emphasized parts of the singing. Keep clapping until someone makes a mistake.
   • After the group's singing, the players perform a question-and-answer game led by Big Booty:
     Big Booty: Big Booty, Number 2
     Player 2: Number 2, Number 5
     Player 5: Number 5, Number 3
     Player 3: Number 3, Big Booty
     And so on...
   • When the singing is passed on, there must be no return. You cannot recall the singing and pass it on to the player who just passed it on.
   • Use your own rhythmic combinations. For example, you could clap the first beat, snap your fingers on the second, tap the third, stamp the fourth, and then repeat.
4. Teach players to react to mistakes. If a player makes a mistake, spreads, or breaks the beat, all players respond with `` Aw shoot! '' The player who makes a mistake takes the position of the highest number, the players reorganize to their new number, and then start Big Booty replays the game.
   • If you start a game with a Big Booty and players 1 through 5, the players will alternate these roles while the game is being played and mistakes will be made.
   • There are many variations in the answers you can use when a mistake is made. For example, you could say, "Oh, no" or "No, not right."

Part 2 of 3: Playing the game

1. Specify the rhythm. For beginners, a simple rhythm such as clapping alone, alternating clapping and clapping, or alternating clapping and stomping is easiest. Have the player who is Big Booty start by stating a rhythm at a moderate pace.
   • Surprisingly, playing this game too slowly can be just as difficult as a very fast pace.
2. Start singing. Big Booty should send some sort of signal to other players that the group singing is about to begin. For example, while speaking to the beat, the Big Booty can start a countdown: "We'll start in 3, 2, 1, Big Booty, Big Booty ..."
   • You can also use a gesture such as a head nod or a small hop to indicate when the singing begins.
3. Play until a player makes a mistake. Watch for players who seem distracted. These are the main targets for transmitting singing. Watch a player while calling out another player's number.
   • If a player makes a mistake, shout "Oh, no," pause the rhythm and reorganize the players.
4. Keep playing until you are done. Once the players are in order and get their new numbers, Big Booty has to pick up the rhythm again. Do the group chant and then another round of shouting and responding. Play this game for as long as you want.

Part 3 of 3: Trying variations

1. Play the survival version of Big Booty. In this version, even if a mistake is made, the rhythm should continue. When a mistake is made and players say, "Oh, no," they should do it while staying in tune. Then do the following:
   • The player who called the player who made a mistake will pick up the singing and call a new player.
   • If the person who makes a mistake is not paying attention to the player who made a mistake, other players have to say "Oh, no" again. The person who called up that new player must now pick up the singing.
2. Increase the speed over time. This is a great variation for more experienced players. After the first few rounds of one-on-one singing, let Big Booty increase the speed of clapping. Continue to increase the speed slowly until someone makes a mistake.
   • To keep things fair, you may want to determine the number of rounds you sing before the game speeds up. For example, you can decide that after the fifth one-on-one singing, Big Booty increases the speed.
   • It can be difficult to maintain a steady speed for your rhythm. Use a metronome or a metronome app to keep the beat going.
3. Replace songs with repeats or "Big Booty". Where a player would normally say his own number, have him say "Big Booty" an equal number of times. For example, instead of saying, "Number 2, Number 4," he would say, "Big Booty, Big Booty, Number 4".
   • This version forces players to pay even more attention, especially Big Booty. If number 2 passed the song to Big Booty, that player would say, "Big Booty, Big Booty, Big Booty!"
   • When you play this version, the second song doesn't change at all, just your own song when you sing yourself.
4. Use categories instead of player numbers. A popular variation of this game uses superheroes or pop culture names, instead of player numbers. For example, instead of "Number 3", a player could say "Spiderman" or "Princess Peach".
   • This version works best with smaller groups. It can be difficult to remember ascending order for random heroes and characters in a large group.
5. Give prizes to the best Big Booty. This can add a competitive aspect to this fun group game. Whoever takes the most rounds as Big Booty will receive a special prize. To keep the game fair, you can set up a referee who keeps track of who has been the Big Booty the longest.
   • Simple prizes like stickers, stamps, gum and soda work great for kids. For older players, you can choose movie tickets, gift certificates, etc.

Tips

• Since this game can get quite loud, consider playing it outside, especially with large groups. This also provides more room for the players to make a circle.
• This game is known by many other names, which you may want to use depending on the age group you are playing with. You could also call this game "Big Buddha" or "Zuma Zuma".

Warnings

• Some people may feel uncomfortable being called "Big Booty". In this situation, change the leader's name to "Big Beauty", "Big Cutie", or other alternative names.