Everyone holds up ten fingers. Press Next statement, read it out, and anyone it's true for puts a finger down. The last person with fingers up wins, or the first to run out has to share a story.
Choose everyday, school or travel statements. They're family-friendly, so they work for classrooms, sleepovers and parties.
How to use the Put a Finger Down Game
- Everyone holds up ten fingers.
- Press Next statement and read it out loud.
- If it's true for you, put a finger down.
- Keep going until someone has no fingers left.
Ways to play
- Play on a video call: everyone shows their hands on camera
- Ask the first person out to tell the story behind one statement
- Play quick rounds of five statements
- Similar game with "never" statements: never have I ever
Frequently asked questions
How is it different from never have I ever?
It's the same idea flipped. In put a finger down, you lower a finger when something is true for you, and statements start with "Put a finger down if".
How many statements are there?
55 across three decks, and none repeats until you've seen the whole deck.
Is it suitable for kids?
Yes. All the statements are family-friendly.