Fuzzy Nose

Gameplay

• 6+ Players 👥

• 3-5 Minutes ⏱️

What You’ll Need

• Large bowls (2 per team)

• Cotton balls (lots!)

• Vaseline

• Timer (optional, for timed rounds)

• Towels or wipes for cleanup (optional)

Setup

• Fill one bowl with cotton balls for each team.

• Place an empty bowl about 10–15 feet away (or across the room).

• Apply a small dab of Vaseline to the tip of each player's nose.

• Line up teams behind their cotton ball bowl.

How to Play

• Explain the goal: Players must transfer as many cotton balls as possible from the full bowl to the empty bowl — using only their nose.

• Start the timer (optional): Set a 1-minute round, or go until everyone has had a turn.

• Nose-first scoop: Players lean into the cotton ball bowl and stick a cotton ball to their nose using the Vaseline.

• Waddle & drop: They walk or crawl to the second bowl and try to shake off or nudge the cotton ball into the empty bowl.

• Next player goes: Tag or high-five the next teammate to take a turn.

• Declare a winner: The team with the most cotton balls in their second bowl wins!

• Optional cleanup bonus round: Give bonus points to the team who cleans up fastest 😄

Say Something Like
“Alright, team! It’s time to put your noses to the test. Your mission? Move these cotton balls using only your face! No hands — just fuzzy, sticky fun. Let’s see who can scoop, dash, and drop their way to victory!”

Variations

• Timed Madness: Instead of turns, all players go at once for a set time.

• Obstacle Course: Add cones or a zigzag path between bowls.

• One-Hand Penalty: Players must carry their non-nose hand behind their back for extra challenge.

Teaching Points
This game is all about persistence and working together. It can open up a discussion about carrying burdens or helping others — sometimes in silly, unexpected ways!

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