Game "Crocodile": rules
The game "Crocodile" has been known for a relatively long time, but, unfortunately, its authors are not known. It is called differently in different companies. Some people are used to calling this game “Associations” (or “Association Game”), some call it “Pantomime”, and a number of players call it “Charades”. IN Lately, thanks to broadcast on TV, the name “Crocodile” is becoming more and more firmly attached to the game. There are many names, but the principles inherent in the game are the same.
This is intended not only as a means of entertainment. It allows you to develop a number of qualities and skills: associative thinking, working with the public, acting, increases clarity nonverbal communication etc. In addition, it allows you to have a lot of fun with friends, the game promotes closer mutual understanding and helps you quickly meet new people if you play in competitions or in clubs. The game "Crocodile" is intellectual: expands lexicon, and makes you remember words (words for the game “Crocodile” may be rarely used), the existence of which you no longer remember.
For a long time, “Crocodile” was a game only in groups - outdoors, at holidays. Recently, people have begun to gather more often specifically to play it (at home in the evening, in special clubs). With the development of the Internet, playing Crocodile online no longer sounds like something supernatural. The online game “Crocodile” and its variations are gradually appearing. But real-time gaming remains more popular and more entertaining. Internet technologies came to the rescue in the Crocodile game. The rules must be accepted by the organizer.
The game "Crocodile" and its rules are slightly different, so you need to read the current rules and take them into account so that there are no disputes during the game.
1. The player shows the word using only facial expressions, gestures, and movements.
2. It is forbidden to pronounce words (any words, even “yes”, “no”, etc.) and sounds, especially those by which it is easy to guess the word (for example: by “mu” you can easily guess that the word is a cow).
4. It is advisable (at the discretion of the players) not to point to objects around you that influence the hidden word.
5. A certain time is allotted for displaying a word or group of words (depending on the competition). If the correct answer is not given before the end of this period, then the word is considered not guessed.
6. Attention! A word is considered solved when the team pronounces this word exactly as it was guessed (with the same prefixes, suffixes, etc.)
7. It is forbidden to show the hidden word letter by letter, i.e. show the words the first letters that will form the hidden word!
8. Depending on the competition and your success in the game, your score will be formed. At the end of the game, the team with the most points wins.
9. During the display of the word (using JollyGame as the organizer), the role of the judge is played by any player from the opposing team, who sits next to the computer and as soon as he hears the correct answer, he immediately clicks on the hidden word, which is perceived as a correctly guessed word. It also informs you about the amount of time remaining.
10. Each competition has small nuances in the scoring method and the structure of displaying words. They will be described before each competition.
“Crocodile” (team version rules) provides for various competitions. 
"Warm-up"
This competition has the simplest and most standard structure. The player tries to show the word given to him within the allotted time. He is then replaced by a player from the opposing team. This way, all players will try their hand. Depending on how many people you have on your team, it is possible that some players will show multiple words. Despite the warm-up status, the team score is already replenished with points for guessed words
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Main rounds:
- Warm up. As part of the warm-up, participants show cards with words, and the more they can demonstrate, the better. If the word could not be guessed, then the opponent’s representative says “next”, and the participant shows another card. The round lasts 30 seconds.
- Guess the song. Now one of the participants shows the song and characterizes its content. The round lasts 60 seconds, during which you need to guess the name and artist. 10 points are awarded for a victory.
- Difficult round. In a minute you need to have time to show a saying that your opponents guess in the same 60 seconds. If you manage to solve the problem, 20 points are awarded. There is one caveat: it is recommended that the person showing the saying with his hands wear a mask.
- Bouncers. How more people participate in the game, the more interesting it is. Both teams show their task with their hands (more precisely, one representative from the team). Whoever guessed first is the one who answers. The one showing whose task was guessed is eliminated. It goes on like this. The winner is the one whose team consists of two people when the opponent already has one left.
- Video round. You can demonstrate a TV show or talk show that the opposing team must guess.
Rules of the game crocodile for children
- Guess only your own tasks, without being distracted by those that a member of your team shows for the opposite one;
- You need to show words until the opposite team gives an answer, or until the time runs out;
- While showing the word, you need to listen only to the members of your team, without being distracted by the recommendations of the opposite team;
- Important! The words do not need to be accompanied by clues in the form of sounds - just depict them with your hands!
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Game "Crocodile" is able to amuse absolutely any company, regardless of its age and views, it reveals the acting abilities and ingenuity of the players. As soon as you start playing, all participants begin to feel excitement and unprecedented enthusiasm in their eyes. My friends and I have been practicing this game for a very long time, and, nevertheless, it always goes off with a bang, and if new people appear in the company, they join in with great pleasure. You can do it all entertainment program Create a party using different variations of this game, and your guests will be very pleased. In addition, the game does not require preliminary preparation, as well as special equipment and premises, all you need is a desire to play. And now I will tell beginners the rules of the game and give some tips.
The essence of the game
A word, phrase or phrase is guessed (at the discretion of the presenter or participants). One of the players must show what was planned without words, only with gestures, facial expressions, and poses, i.e. pantomime.
There are two versions of this game - individual and team.
In the first case, one of the players tells the other a task (a word or phrase), and he tries to explain the mystery to the others through “pantomime”. The player who is the first to name this word or phrase will, in turn, have to explain in the same way the next task that the previous driver will give him. You can prepare cards with tasks in advance, and the players will pull them out at random.
In a team game, all players are divided into two teams. One of them gives a task to a player from the opposing team. Within a certain period of time (for example, 3-5 minutes), he must depict the meaning of this task so that his team can guess the given word or phrase. If you did it right, you got a point, and now it’s the second team’s turn to guess. And so on - until you get tired of it!
Rules of the game "Crocodile"
1. The player shows the word using only facial expressions, gestures, and movements. He is forbidden to pronounce words (any words, even “yes”, “no”, etc.) and sounds, especially those by which it is easy to guess the word (for example, by the sound of “meow” you can easily guess that the secret is a cat).
3. It is forbidden to show the hidden word by letter, i.e. show words whose first letters will form the hidden word!
4. Guessers can: ask the player any questions; ask the player to show synonyms; list any options that appear. Remember that a lot depends on the activity of those who guess, on their ability to ask the most significant questions.
5. A certain amount of time is allocated to display a word or phrase. If the correct answer is not given before the end of this period, then the word is considered not guessed.
6. If one word is guessed, then it should be a noun in nominative case and singular (for example, any object or animal).
7. Attention! A word is considered solved if the word is pronounced exactly as it was spelled (with exactly the same prefixes, suffixes, etc.). For example, if the word “sun” was guessed, in this case “sun” would be the wrong answer.
Special Gestures
It is best for players to agree in advance on special gestures that indicate certain concepts. For example:
- first, the player shows on his fingers how many words are in the task, and then begins to depict any word (the team helps the player and asks: “Is this a noun?”, “Is this an adjective?”, etc.)
- cross with hands - “forget it, I’ll show you again”
- the player points his finger at one of the guessers - he named the word closest to the solution
- circular or rotational movements of the palm - “pick up synonyms”, or “close”
- large circle with hands in the air - more broad concept or abstraction associated with the hidden word
- the player claps his hands and makes a wave with one hand - you need to add a suffix to the word named by the team, the root of the word is named correctly (darling - cute, dress - dress)
- crossed fingers - prefix "not"
- the player points a finger behind his back - past tense verb
- the player claps his hands - “hurray, the word was guessed correctly,” etc.
- Come up with your own variants of gestures for the concepts “I repeat”, “quite the opposite”, “showing in parts”, “close in meaning”, etc.
Tasks for the game
For those who are just learning the game, it is better to start with simple words on a specific topic, then move on to more complex abstract words (for example, “perfection”, “science”, etc.). Experienced and artistic players can guess word combinations, famous expressions, films (it is advisable to immediately show the number of words on your fingers), or famous personalities and characters.
When tasks can no longer be invented, you can use available fiction and philosophical books. Experience shows that guessing phrases from books is much more difficult than those made up on the fly.
You can depict anything you want:
- Any arbitrary words
- Words related to a specific topic (the topic can be any: circus, office, store, school, fruit, names of sweets, animals, clothes, sports, professions, etc.)
- Emotions, feelings
- Famous personalities
- Fairy tale characters
- Phrases from songs
- Movies
- Sayings and proverbs
- and many many others…
Variants of the game "Crocodile"
Zoo
Each person in turn pulls out a note from the box indicating which animal they should portray, and the group must guess which one they are portraying.
Emotions and feelings
Players take turns pulling out cards on which various emotions and feelings are written (joy, sadness, boredom, surprise, disappointment, etc.). Each participant is given two minutes to depict the emotional state that he received.
Catchphrases
Assignment: written on the sheets of paper are known to everyone idioms From the movies. Players must, without words, only with the help of pantomime, depict these catchphrases to your team. The team that completed the task faster wins.
Mute poet
Assignment: poems are written on pieces of paper, players read them to themselves and, using facial expressions and gestures, retell them to their team so that they can quickly guess.
Famous personality
Prepare name cards in advance famous personalities, roll them up and put them in a hat. The essence of the game: players draw cards from a hat, read the name of a celebrity on it and try to portray this celebrity without words (with gestures, facial expressions). The one who guesses draws a note from the hat and imitates the celebrity that fell out to him. You can award a point for each answer and give the winner a prize at the end of the game.
Make up a song
Print out the lyrics of songs everyone knows in advance, fold them and put them in a bag. Then choose the first driver from all the players. He pulls a song from the bag, reads the text “to himself” and, using pantomime, tries to convey to the players the meaning of each line. The one who guesses the song changes places with the driver and takes out the next song from the bag.
TV show
The players’ task is to depict a TV program: show its brightest, distinctive features. The rest must guess what the “TV” is showing.
Guess the item
Various items are prepared in advance: keychain, toothpaste, pen, soap, chocolate, balloon, notepad, etc. The names of these items are written on separate pieces of paper, which are then rolled up so that the participants cannot see what is written. Then the participants sort out the pieces of paper. Everyone must depict the object that he received, and the rest of the participants must guess what is being depicted. The participant who is the first to name the item being shown receives it as a gift.
Witness testimony
You need to choose one person who will guess. He leaves for a while while the company (or the presenter) figures out who the criminal will be. You can make a guess for anyone, including the guesser himself. When the player returns, everyone present, without the help of words, but only with gestures and facial expressions, depicts him the appearance of the criminal. If the player does not guess the criminal after three attempts, he drives again. If he guesses right, he is chosen new person, and the game continues until you get bored.
Today I’ll tell you about what really gives children joy and what they are ready to do all the time. We'll talk about games.
What children don’t play! How many different and exciting games for our favorite flowers of life!
In addition to being interesting for children, they bring them a lot of positive emotions and are able to captivate for a long time, parents, educators and teachers have one more important wish for games and toys - that the games be useful for children, develop and educate.
I want to talk about game "Crocodile", combining benefits for the child and fun.
Game "Crocodile"
I am sure that many people have known this game since childhood. We played it, our children play it. Of course, the game has changed a little, improved: instead of homemade task cards and free-form improvisations without clearly fixed rules, there is now board game in a box with a huge amount ready-made task cards and clearly defined rules of the game.
But interest in this game, its demand, and popularity are still high level. In my opinion, the benefits for children from this game have increased. This is mainly due to the fact that the presence of cards with tasks simplifies the course of the game and facilitates the participation of preschool and primary school children in it. There is less improvisation, more clear rules that are easier for young children to understand.
I’m now talking about the game “Crocodile”, adapted for children. There is a similar game aimed at an adult group.
The game "Crocodile" is suitable for children's parties, when big company children, for family vacation or just for playing together with a child.
Let me clarify: the game is intended mainly for school-age children, but it all depends on the child’s skills. If a 6-year-old child gets into the company of 8-9 year old children, then I think he can easily be involved in this game. But, in my opinion, it is not worth playing the game “Crocodile” among preschoolers: they are not so proficient in the skills on which the game is based (reading, drawing, drawing, explanation).
I won’t retell the rules of the game in detail, since they are known to everyone. Let me remind you: there are 2 teams, whose members take turns assigning tasks to the opposing team. You can play together. My daughter and I tried out the game in exactly this version: one sets tasks for the other. All tasks are written on cards. Team members take these cards from a common pile. Each card contains 5 tasks, all of the same type according to the method of execution.
Task cards are divided into 3 groups:
— SHOW. These cards list those objects and realities that need to be depicted without using words. Opponents must guess what exactly is being shown to them.
— DRAW. Here is a list of what needs to be depicted on paper. Opponents must also guess.
— EXPLAIN. In this group of cards, you need to use words to explain the concept you are looking for, without naming this concept.
I remember when we played “crocodile” as a child, we only had the image of words using gestures and facial expressions. Using three methods of wishing is much more interesting and useful for children.
Recommendations for organizing the game “Crocodile” for children:
— Tip: Before starting the game, you need to discuss the purpose of the game with your children. Tell them that this is not a test of the ability to draw, show and speak correctly, but a game!!!
Focus children's attention on the fun of the game. Remind that, despite dividing the participants into 2 teams, everyone plays together and does not become bitter enemies. We had an incident during a similar game: the children were so imbued with the division into teams and the idea of rivalry that even after the end of the game they continued open opposition between the teams.
If only 2 people play, then the stage with discussion of the goal of the game is minimized. But still, during the game, a child (especially if he is sensitive to the quality of the tasks he performs and is vulnerable in life) can be reminded that this is only a game and no one evaluates his abilities. If, for example, my daughter is unable to show something, together we figure out how best to do it.
— Tip: Be sure to explain the rules of the game to your children. If several people will participate in the game, then you need to make sure that all children know the rules and understand who will do what .
If the child does not understand, he drops out of the process and loses interest in the game. Perhaps one of the participants has already played a similar game. You can involve him as your assistant: adults will get help, and the child will have pride in his role in the game and additional interest in the game.
— Before starting the game, it is advisable to find out what children can do and what they like to do. You need to know which of the participants can read, since it is impossible to play the game without this skill. At least 1 person who can read must be on the team to read the tasks on the cards.
Perhaps some of the children do not know how to draw, others are very shy and will not want to show their assignments in front of everyone. This must be taken into account so as not to lose participants.
Tip: Try to take into account individual characteristics children. You should not demand that everyone strictly adhere to the rules and strictly complete tasks.
— Tip: During the game, remember that the participants are children. The game will be much more active and fun if you help and guide the children in time.
Most likely, they will not be able to cope with some tasks, and in some they need explicit help from an adult. You should not demand adult independence from participants.
— Tip: Before starting the game, look through the cards and compare the tasks on them with the skills and knowledge of your participants.
It is better, in my opinion, to remove in advance those of them that seem difficult to you. For example, if you are absolutely sure that the children will not be able to draw some concept, you should not leave a card with this task. The stock of ready-made cards in the game is large, you can easily choose those that seem optimal to you for a given company. This will avoid unnecessary delays in the game and negative emotions on the part of children.
— During the game there will be victories and failures, and happy laughter and, perhaps, the sadness of disappointments. At the same time, adults need to remember that these are children who must be praised and encouraged. Let any successfully depicted word, everyone interesting drawing accompanied on your part by a few kind and warm words addressed to the child.
Tip: Always focus the attention of a child (or group of children) on successes, not on failures. The game should be based on positive emotions.
— Advice: If there is a desire and opportunity, then incentive prizes can be awarded to all participants, regardless of who won. The main thing in the game is more joy and fun, and prizes are the easiest way to please the kids.
Or you can go with this option: the winning team receives prizes at the end of the game. Perhaps someone will like the following way to please the kids: during the game, there is a prize for each word guessed. It doesn’t matter which method you choose, the main thing is to see happy smiles on the kids’ faces.
Why the game is useful for children:
- The game combines 3 types of activities (image, drawing and explanation), which brings to the game diversity. Children, especially preschool and younger school age, it is difficult to concentrate on one type of activity for a long time. Alternation different types activities can keep the child’s attention on the game for a longer period of time and maintain interest due to unpredictability and diversity.
- The combination of image, explanation and drawing in the game helps children develop the ability to switch from one activity to another and concentrate attention on it.
- The game "Crocodile", like any other game, is a set of certain rules and instructions that must be followed. The game also has bonuses and penalties, there are winners and losers. A child of preschool and primary school age should learn to act according to a certain algorithm and rules, learn to accept loss and rejoice in victory, be it a game or real life. This is required by a child's life in society.
Visit kindergarten helps children lay the foundation for interaction in society according to certain established rules. At school these laws are clearer and more complex. Teaching a child at school is a kind of game that has its own participants, its own rules, its own fines and its own bonuses. And by the time they reach first grade, children should be able to navigate the rules offered to them and adapt to them. This is one of the criteria for assessing a child’s readiness for school.
Therefore, any game with clear tasks and rules teaches children to hear and understand the rules, to play according to them, which will be a necessary stage in the development and education of the child.
- Image without words of a hidden object develops:
- imagination
- child's memory
- facial expressions
- precision of movements and gestures. It is important not only to depict an object or phenomenon with your hands and feet, but also your facial expression great importance in explaining some words.
— logical thinking. The game teaches how to build logical chains. How to mentally get from a figure standing on all fours to the point where the hidden word is, for example, dog, based on the fact that the creature began to shake itself or wag its tail.
- This game still has a huge psychotherapeutic effect– she teaches the ability to laugh at oneself. This happens naturally, in a good-natured and non-offensive manner. Participants in the game get a lot of pleasure and positive emotions from participating in this entertainment. It is necessary to take into account that playing with children requires certain preparation, which was discussed above. If everything is properly organized and a conversation was held with the children about the rules of the game, then you can safely expect that the game “Crocodile” will become one of the favorites in your family.
Play and give joy to yourself and your children)))
Are you interested in the game Crocodile and the words for it? Today, especially for you, we will publish a set of words for the game Crocodile for those who plan fun party with friends!
It is worth noting that it is not difficult to come up with words for the game Crocodile on your own! To do this, you just need to follow simple rules:
- It is better to think through tasks for the Crocodile in advance, because at the party you may simply not have enough time and imagination for this.
- The list of words for the game Crocodile includes ordinary everyday situations and phrases that we use every day. Just think about it! For example, “the TV is turned off” is very difficult to show, especially if you play on classical rules games and not attract additional attributes.
- When thinking about what word to wish for in the Crocodile, it is best to choose various kinds of “absurdities”. For example, “blue hippopotamus”, “sober electrician”, “visually impaired artist”.
Thus, the Crocodile game and example words for it will become not only a logical, but also a funny task.
Game Crocodile: interesting words
Simple level
- yellow daffodils
- diary
- subbotnik
- calendar
- soap bubble
- leopard
- sauna
- daily regime
- chainsaw
As you can see, in in this case words for Crocodile is a list of simple words and phrases that we use everywhere.
Average level
- blooming garden
- ophthalmologist
- cellar
- red squirrel
- smiling conductor
- drama
- publishing house
- sad end
- translator
- toffee
- cute skier
- non-standard approach
- guard
- Universal Soldier
- glamorous teacher
It is best to take difficult words for the game Crocodile in the form of lines from songs and poems, scientific books and encyclopedias.
Difficult level
- Crocodile Competition
- Where the maple tree rustles
- A lilac fog floats above us
- Don't look for me, I'm lyuli-lyuli
- Now I'm Cheburashka
- I draw with white chalk
Of course, the Crocodile competition and the words for the game can be selected in accordance with the theme of the holiday. , Birthday, March 8th or corporate party - all this can become a topic for inventing new words.
Simple level
- felt boots
- The Forest Raised a Christmas Tree
- runaway bunny
- New Year's gift
- snowstorm
- March 8
- frying pan
- bouquet
Average level
- d cash bonus
- I love my job
- Father Frost
- festive corporate party
- Friendly team
- pancakes with poppy seeds
Difficult level
- good boss
- Human Resources Department
- strict reporting
- unemployed programmer
- logics
- long-term contract
- The snow is spinning, flying, flying
- Once upon a time there was a dog
- Happy Birthday to You
Very often players like to use various Difficult words for Crocodile, based on the specifics of his work. It is better to leave physical and chemical terms, special expressions and meanings for a circle of colleagues, since from fun game the competition can turn into a long and boring ordeal.
Don't forget that words for a Crocodile are interesting and funny phrases that are not so easy to show without words, and the most difficult words for a Crocodile are not necessarily difficult to pronounce terms and concepts.
Difficult level
- female foreman
- little tractor driver
- The Pursuit of Happyness
- Oh, this wedding-wedding sang and walked
- Fantastic
- taekwondo
- Anton Chekhov
- bright rain
Prescribing simple words To play Crocodile, do not forget to think about animals and plants, shades and natural phenomena.
Simple level
- heavy rain
- night thunderstorm
- Lazy cat
- big mouse
- speaking parrot
When preparing for a party, it is best to print out phrases and words for the game Crocodile in advance. They can be used for other holidays, so it makes sense to create separate cards for such a game. In this case, put the blanks for the competition in a separate box, decorated thematically. Thus, you will have a home set for the game Crocodile, which you can replenish at any time.
Are you preparing a Crocodile competition and the words should be funny? Then you! Here we have collected funny phrases for you and your guests!
Crocodile game: tasks and words without categories
- Swan geese
- stylish wallet
- huge scarf
- radar
- promotion
- subscription
- solarium
- aristocrat
- beautiful umbrella
- long vacation
- vegetables
- sleepy captain
- black flamingo
- nail glitter
- avalanche
- cookies with chocolate
- silver bullet
- stupid mermaid
We hope that our article will help you play the game even more fun and active!