Zip (game)

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Zip, sometimes known as zip zap boing or zip zap zop, [1] is a game often used as a theatre preparation exercise [2] and sometimes as an elimination game. [3] The game structure is folkloric and has differing rules and names in different places. When used as an elimination game, often the last three remaining are usually considered the winners of the game.

Rules

The rules of this game have many variations. The most basic form of the game involves a circle of people sending a "clap" or "impulse" or "ball of energy" to each other in turn, saying the word "zip" each time. Other moves such as "zap" send the clap in different directions.

Although almost every practitioner of the game uses a different set of rules[ citation needed ], for illustrative purposes, below are the set of rules used by the UK Scout Association: [4]

Other rulesets may include actions like "Zoom", "Catch and Roll" and "Reflector".[ citation needed ]

References

  1. "Zip Zap Boing". EventWise. PartyPlan. Archived from the original on June 8, 2007.
  2. "Zip-Zap-Zop". InterPlay. Archived from the original on November 29, 2009.
  3. "h2g2 - Zip Zap Boing! - A Party Game - Edited Entry". h2g2. Jan 10, 2001. Retrieved 2019-02-28.
  4. "Zip, zap, boing! | Activities". Scouts. Archived from the original on Jan 17, 2023.