Body Twister

Learn how to set and respect boundaries in a playful way.

0 ratings & comments

Report this game

Everything you need to play this game

A step-by-step guide to play the game

1

One of the players spins the bottle or rolls the dice to choose one of the four silhouettes in the corners of the game board* (see additional game info), e.g.: the silhouette in the top right-hand corner.

2

Player 1 spins the bottle or rolls the dice a first time to choose a body part, e.g.: knee.

3

Player 1 spins the bottle or rolls the dice a second time to choose a colour, e.g.: red.

4

On the chosen silhouette, the body parts coloured red are the arms and hands. This means player 1 has to touch the arms or hands of player 2 with his knee.

5

Now, player 2 spins the bottle or rolls the dice two times to choose a body part and a colour, e.g.: nose and yellow. Player 2 now has to touch player 3's legs with his nose.

6

During the game, every player has the right to pass three times if he feels that his/her boundaries are being transgressed. The game leader writes down when all players use their passes.

7

As soon as one of the players has used up his/her three passes, the game is over and the game leader starts up the discussion.

8

The game leader discusses the game, the passes used and personal boundaries with the players:

  • Why did they use their passes?
  • Why did the player that used up his/her passes first use up all his/her passes? Is this a coincidence or does he/she easily/quickly set boundaries?
  • Do men and women set the same boundaries?
  • Is it easy to set your personal boundaries?
  • Does everybody have the same personal boundaries?
  • How can you communicate with others about your personal boundaries?
  • How can you make sure you respect others' personal boundaries?
  • ...


Extra game information

  • *If the arrow points to the silhouette in the left-hand corner, this means the players have to create a silhouette themselves.
  • This activity is a part of the StreetSmart sexuality package. The package aims to give youth workers the tools they need to address the topic of sexuality in a playful way with the children and young people they work with, so they can learn to make conscious, healthy and respectful decisions. Sexuality is a very broad term, encompassing various subtopics. Here, you can find a list of all activities included in our sexuality package to address these different topics:
  1. Sexuality in generalThe Sex AlphabetThe Sexuality Goose GameYes or No CircleSexuality Statement Game

  2. Body (development): Anatomy fundamentalsWho has what?Physical changes in pubertyEmotional changes in pubertyLife Cycle
  3. Boundaries: Stop!People to PeopleKiss the Teddy BearBody Carrousel(Not) Okay?Body Twister 
  4. Relationships: Choose Your RelationshipMy Ideal PartnerIn The Worst Way Possible
  5. Gender & sexual orientation: LabelsSex ChangeWho does what?
  6. Safe sex: The Synonym GameCondom SmugglersGoodie BagSTD-RouletteCan I get pregnant?
  7. Sex & media: Who is responsible? 


Variations

  • If touching each other is too difficult or feels unsafe for some of the players, you can (first) play the game with a drawn silhouette (see materials) and ask the players to touch the chosen body parts there instead of on another player.
  • To make the game a bit more challenging, you can add an additional rule: the players can't stop touching each other until it is their turn again.


Specific learning objectives

Learn how to set and respect personal/physical boundaries.

What people said about this game

Be the first to write a review

If you have played this game please help inform other people by giving a review.

Have you played Body Twister game?

Don’t hesitate, share your feedback and help others to pick the right games. Tell us how it was and how the children reacted? Or do you have any advice for other players, a fun variation, a possible improvement?

Login or signup to add your feedback

Thank you for giving us your opion on Body Twister!

We very much appreciate your effort in writing the review.

You might also like

Cookies saved