No.119
Seven–Eleven Finger Totals
Japanese name: セブンイレブンじゃんけん
Materials
- Cards showing target totals
How to play
- In pairs, show one hand each and aim for seven fingers in total. A closed fist counts as zero; any count from 1 to 5 is allowed.
- Reveal simultaneously on the agreed cue. Do not agree your numbers beforehand; predict your partner’s choice. Do not change after revealing.
- Add both hands. A total of 7 is success; celebrate with a wave and keep trying even after misses.
- In threes, either 7 or 11 succeeds. After three successes, change partners. Finish the activity after about 5 minutes.
Ways to adapt
Preschool children: pairs aim for 5 and may discuss. Younger primary school children: pairs aim for 7. Older primary school children: threes aim for 7 or 11.