Signs

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5-12 players, about 10 minutes, ages 8+.

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Setup

Start by telling everybody to each come up with their own unique sign. For example, plug your nose, wiggle your fingers while sticking out your tongue, or do binoculars with your hands. The possibilities are endless as long as it’s simple, short and easy to remember. Have each player perform their unique sign once for everybody to see, one player at a time. All players need to pay close attention to everybody’s signs because they’ll have to memorize them. And remember not to forget your own sign too! Then once everybody has performed their sign once, pick a leader to go first.

How to Play

During the first player's turn, they need to first perform their own sign and then one other player's sign immediately after. For example, they first perform their own sign which could be rabbit ears, then immediately after they decide to perform Jeff’s sign which is the binoculars. Then the person whose sign was just performed goes next! (in this example Jeff). This means they do the same thing, by first performing their own sign and then immediately after performing another player's sign (as long as its not the last player’s sign). The game continues like this until somebody messes up! This also works well as a drinking game, having any player who messes up drink.

Frequently asked questions

How many people do you need to play Signs?

Signs is designed for 5-12 players. It works best when everyone can hear each other and take turns quickly.

How long does Signs take?

A round of Signs usually takes about 10 minutes, depending on group size and how much discussion your players add.

Can you play Signs without extra props?

Signs is built to be lightweight. Check the on-page rules for any simple materials your group might need before you start.

Is Signs good for large groups?

Yes. Signs can work for larger groups up to about 12 players. For the smoothest round, keep turns short and make sure everyone understands the goal before starting.

Can kids play Signs?

Signs is recommended for ages 8+. For younger groups, read the rules first and choose categories or prompts that fit the room.

Categories

Game Night, Drinking, Silly, Sitting, free