Funky Chicken
Funky Chicken Rulebook
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
How to Play
Object: Be the first player to discard all of your cards!
Set Up
Pick a card color and take those 12 cards. Shuffle your cards and keep them face down in a stack in your hand.
1
Everyone starts playing at once. On the count of three, flip over your entire stack of cards so they are face up in your hand (like this image), and shout out the ACTION shown on your own top card. KEEP SHOUTING... Let everyone know your card!
2
When any player shouts the same action as you, perform that action together (see ACTIONS section). Once the action is complete, quickly discard your card into the center and move to your next card. Repeat this process with anyone at the table until you have discarded all of your cards.
End
Be the first player to discard your last card and shout "Winner, winner, chicken dinner!" You win!
Actions
Shout out the action on your card. When a match is made, perform the action:
- BUMP: Both players meet halfway, bump their hips together, then return to their original spot.
- SWING: Both players meet halfway, lock their elbows together, turn around once in the same direction, and then return to their original spot.
- SPIN: While staying in place, both players turn fully around once.
- FUNKY CHICKEN: While staying in place, both players fold their arms to their sides, make flapping motions, and shout "SOOO FUNKY!"
FAQ
What if more than two players shout out the same action? Only two players can match up and complete an action. So, if three players all have the same action, only the first two players to match up and complete the action can discard their cards. The third player must find someone else to match up with.
What if I cannot find a match? You may move your action card to the bottom of your deck at any time. Continue playing with the next action card.
TIPS
- Be LOUD and keep calling your action.
- Use the Quiet Play motions to help convey your actions (see Game Variants).
Game Variants
QUIET PLAY: Play as normal, but instead of shouting your actions to match, act them out!
- BUMP: Move your hips from side to side.
- SWING: Bend one elbow and swing it back and forth in front of you.
- SPIN: Pointing downward, twirl your finger in the air.
- FUNKY CHICKEN: Fold your arms to your sides and make flapping motions. When you match, you still say "SOOO FUNKY!"
COOPERATIVE PLAY: Play as a team and race against the clock! Set a timer and everyone plays as fast as they can until the first player is out of cards. Stop the timer. How fast can your team finish?
Expand Your Game with Happy Salmon
Choose any combination of four actions from Funky Chicken and Green Happy Salmon, and use those four actions to play. Set aside the 12 corresponding action cards for each player. Shuffle the cards of your color together to create your new player deck. The winner is still the first player to discard all their cards.