Night Watchman

Age: 7 to adult
Players: Whole Group
Time: 10 – 15 minutes
Tags: #Concentration, #Mime, #Observation

The museum is closed for the night. The watchman is making his rounds. But something strange is going on…

This popular game has similarities to Grandma’s Footsteps. The whole group spreads out in the space and each individual makes the shape of a statue or exhibit in a museum gallery. One player is chosen to be the night watchman. That person walks around the museum while the exhibits try to make movements without being seen.

If the watchman sees anyone make a movement or sound, that player is out and must watch from the edge. It’s challenging and fun for the statues to make more and more outrageous movements without being caught. The night watchman is not allowed to touch the statues but can examine them – and they are not allowed to touch him!

Director’s Tips

• You can set a theme before you start, such as Superheroes, Pop Stars, Jungle Animals, Victorians, Harry Potter or maybe Madame Tussaud’s, The London Dungeon or The Ancient Greek Gallery.
• If the group gets good at playing, try having two guides walking around at the same time.