Penny Chinny

Tagline:
"Don’t touch me! Don’t make me laugh! Don’t make me move!"
Your youth are going to be bent over in hysterics while playing Penny Chinny. This simple game is both a battle of wits and coordination as players attempt to be the last one standing with a penny on their chin.

Materials Needed

• One penny (or small object) per player

• Optional: Other objects (pencils, marbles, etc.) for variations

Number of Players

• Minimum: 3

• Maximum: No limit

Setup / Preparing the Game

• Can be played indoors or outdoors.

• Collect enough pennies or chosen objects for each player.

• Players should be in relatively close proximity but spread out enough to have opponents on all sides.

Instructions (Read Aloud to Group)

1. Everyone begins by placing a penny on their chin, usually while looking straight up.

2. Keep at least 3 feet apart from other players at all times.

3. Once everyone’s penny is balanced, the game begins.

Goal:

• Be the last player standing with a penny on your chin.

• You cannot touch the penny with your hands.

• To win, you must try to make other players drop their pennies using creativity:

  • Make them laugh

  • Try to scare them

  • Walk close to them

  • Anything else you can think of, without touching them

Elimination:

• If a player drops their penny or touches it with their hands, they are out and must move to the side.

• Eliminated players can still try to distract remaining players.

End of Game:

• The game continues until one player remains with a penny on their chin.

Variations

1. Use Different Objects:

   • Replace pennies with pencils, marbles, or other small objects.

   • Ensure each player gets the same object for fairness.

2. Force Players to Move:

   • Increase difficulty by making players take steps at timed intervals (e.g., 5 steps every 30 seconds).

3. Add Throwable Objects:

   • Use safe throwable objects, like Nerf balls, to distract players.

   • Do not throw at the head or directly at the penny. This is for distraction only.