Mrs O’Grady

This funny group game creates instant laughs through progressive physical challenges that build with each round. Mrs O’Grady transforms ordinary circles into scenes of playful comedy as participants adopt increasingly ridiculous poses. Perfect for breaking the ice or lifting energy, this silly movement game requires no equipment and works with multiple small groups. The cumulative nature of the gestures guarantees laughter while building group connections. Suitable for all ages, it combines verbal repetition with physical humour for maximum entertainment.

Mrs O’Grady – Funny Group Game

1. Form small groups of 6 to 8 people standing in a circle.
2. Ask one person in each circle to volunteer to start by turning to the person on their left and initiating the following sequence of responses:
   – Volunteer – “DID YOU HEAR WHAT HAPPENED TO MRS O’GRADY?”
   – Partner – “NO, WHAT HAPPENED?”
   – Volunteer – “SHE DIED!”
   – Partner – “HOW DID SHE DIE?”
3. The volunteer responds with “WITH ONE COCKED-EYE” and closes one of their eyes tightly.
4. At this juncture, their partner turns to the person on their left and initiates the exact same set of responses, eventually closing one of their eyes tightly.
5. This sequence continues all the way around the circle until everyone has one of their eyes closed.
6. Keeping one’s eye closed, this sequence of partner interactions continues around the circle a second time with the added embellishment of “… WITH HER MOUTH AWRY,” in which case each person twists their mouth to the side.
7. On the third rotation, the response is “… BREATHING A SIGH.”
8. On the fourth rotation, the response is “… WITH HER LEG HELD HIGH.”
9. On the fifth and final rotation, the response is “… WAVING GOODBYE.”
10. The challenge is to maintain all of the progressive series of physical gestures at the same time – all the way around the circle – for as long as possible.
11. As soon as physical fatigue sets in – or the hysterical monotony gets too much – conclude the activity.