Balls in the middle of the circle, players outside of the circle. The must be one ball less than the number of players. Players begin moving in circles until the signal is given to get 1 ball and drive out of it. The player without a ball loses. Keep playing rounds until thereâs 1 player left. Note: When the players go to get the ball, the player who couldnât get one can steal one before they leave the circle.
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