While there are numerous silent group games out there you can try, there’s nothing like a noisy group game to liven up the spirit between friends.
If you don’t mind a little noise in your group games, then you may consider the active group game How Far Can You Go?
Features of the Hot Seat Game
| ★ Game Name | Hot Seat |
| ★ Group size | small and medium |
| ★ Age | any (6+) |
| ★ Type | active |
| ★ Skill | running |
| ★ Place | indoor (gym) and outdoor |
| ★ Time | up to 10 – 20 min |
| ★ Preparation | no |
| ★ Materials | no |
Aim of the Game
In How Far Can You Go, your aim is the be the player that can run and hold your breath the longest.
This is a great way to train your stamina and breath but can also tire you out very quickly.
Ideal Age and Group Sizes
How Far Can You Go is a fun game to play when you have groups of 2 to 6 players. For larger groups, you may have your players take turns.
How Far Can You Go is ideally played with anyone aged 6 and up. This is a great group game to tire out children for the day.
What to prepare to play How Far Can You Go?
To play How Far Can You Go, you’ll need cones to help determine the endpoint. A large space is also required for all your players to run around, or you can play this in an open field for extra room.
How to play How Far Can You Go?
Aside from being a noisy group game, How Far Can You Go is also an active group game. You may begin the game by sorting your players into groups or have them play as individuals if you have smaller groups.
Step 1: Line your players by a starting line and instruct them to run toward the other side of the room. You may use cones to determine the end if you’re at a field or want to set boundaries in a closed space.
Step 2: Pick 1 player to be the judge and have him or her yell, “Go!” to start the game.
Your players must then run and begin yelling, “Ahh,” for as long as they are moving. They must stop running when they run out of breath.
If they make it to the end of the room without running out of breath, they must then double back and continue to run back and forth. The player that can run the farthest or longest while yelling, “Ahh,” will win the game.
Because all your players are yelling, “Ahh,” simultaneously, the group game How Far Can You Go can be quite noisy, so it may not be suitable to be played at night.