Laughing Contest

The Laughing Contest is a hilarious game where children try to make each other laugh without laughing themselves. It’s perfect for birthday parties and gatherings, providing endless fun and laughter for everyone involved.

Game sheet

Number of players: from 6 children.
Ages: Suitable for children from 6 years and older.
Setting: indoors and outdoors
Play time: Approximately 20 min

Necessary Materials

None required. Just a group of children and a space to play.

Detailed Rules for the “Laughing Contest”

Setup: Gather all the participants and have them sit in a circle.
Objective: One player (the “Laugher”) attempts to make the others laugh using jokes, funny faces, or silly actions. The rest of the players (the “Contestants”) must try to keep a straight face.
Making Others Laugh: The Laugher can use any method to make the Contestants laugh, including telling jokes, making funny noises, or performing silly actions. However, the Laugher cannot touch or physically interact with the Contestants.
Winning the Round: The Contestant who laughs first is out for that round. The last person to laugh wins the round and becomes the next Laugher.
Point System: The player who remains the last to laugh earns a point. After several rounds, the player with the most points is declared the winner.

Point Counting

Each round is won by the player who laughs last. Points are awarded to the last person to laugh in each round. The player with the most points after a predetermined number of rounds wins.

Variants of the game

Themed Laughing Contest: Choose a theme for the contest, such as “pirates” or “superheroes,” and the Laugher must incorporate this theme into their attempts to make others laugh.
Group Challenge: Divide the children into two teams. Each team takes turns being the Laugher, and the team with the most points after a set number of rounds wins.
Props Edition: Allow the Laugher to use props, like hats or costumes, to make their attempts even funnier.

This game is a great way to bring joy and laughter to any gathering, making it an ideal choice for parties and playdates.

Educational Benefits of the “Laughing Contest” Game

Social Skills Development: The game encourages children to interact and collaborate with their peers, enhancing their social skills and interpersonal relationships.
Improved Communication: By trying to make others laugh, children enhance their ability to express ideas creatively and humorously, boosting their communication skills.
Emotional Resilience: The challenge of not laughing and handling others’ reactions helps children build emotional resilience and self-control.
Creativity Boost: Children are encouraged to use their imagination to create jokes and humorous situations, stimulating creativity and divergent thinking.
Confidence Building: Being the focus of attention as a “Laugher” helps children build self-confidence and ease in social situations.
Humor Appreciation: The game helps children develop a sense of humor and enjoy the fun aspects of life, contributing to overall well-being and happiness.
Observation Skills: Children need to be attentive to others’ expressions and reactions, improving their observational and social understanding skills.