The hot wire
| Time: | approx. 5 minutes |
| Recommended age: | all ages |
| Size of group: | it doesn't matter |
| Time for preparation: | none (only hold the material) |
| Material: | Electrical equipment (wire, battery, lamp or door bell). |
Game description
For this game you will need some electrical equipment. A long wire is attached to the positive pole of a battery. A wire is also attached to the negative pole with a loop. This loop is now slide over the over wire without touching it. If the wires touch a lamp comes on or a bell rings because it is attached to the plus and minus poles and the electrical circuit closes upon contact of the two wires.
Judging
There are several scoring possibilities: The distance covered can be measured, the number of people who manage it without touching the wire can be counted up or the amount of time needed can be recorded.
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