Biscuit on the Forehead

Ages

6 and up

Players

2 to 20

Time

5 minutes

Place

anywhere

Energy

quiet

Group size

Small group (4 to 8), Medium group (9 to 20)

Good for

Children, Teenagers, Adults, Elders, All ages together, Ladies' parties, Office

What you need

One round biscuit per player, with a few spares. Chairs for those who want them.

How to play

1. Players sit or stand with heads tilted back.
2. A helper places a biscuit flat on each forehead.
3. On "Go", players move the biscuit down to the mouth by wrinkling the forehead, raising eyebrows and tilting the head. Hands stay behind the back.
4. A biscuit that falls may be put back on the forehead once by the helper; a second fall and that player is out.
5. The round ends after one minute or when someone eats their biscuit.

Who wins

The first to get the biscuit into the mouth wins.

Variations and tips

• Children's version: allow two replacements.
• Team relay: when one player succeeds, the next in the team gets a biscuit.
• Use a coin or a bottle cap, to be slid to the chin, for guests who do not want a biscuit.

Safety and kindness

Ask about allergies and offer an alternative. Players should sit if they feel unsteady with the head back. Wipe foreheads of make-up or sweat first, for the sake of the biscuit eater.

Common problems and how to fix them

• Cream biscuits stick or crumble. Use plain, light biscuits such as Marie-type rounds.
• Players use shoulders or hands. Hands clasped behind; a judge watches each pair of players.

Party plans that use this game

• Kitty party
• Small flat or rainy day

Host tools

Time the round with the party timer, make chits or random teams with the chit maker, and keep the points on the scoreboard.

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