Fingerfencing

Known aliases: Pokey

Numbers needed:  2, 4, or any even number

Space: Any - although most fun when there is a bit of space to move around a bit

Basic rules:  A partner game, although this time, you're trying to beat your partner. A bit more fun to watch then Rowchambeau battle, so typically not done in "battle" fashion.  Begin by finding the fencing grip.  This means shaking your partner's hand, and then rotating your hands up so you can wrap your fingers around their thumb and wrist.  Continue to hold each other and point your index finger towards your partner.  These are your foils with which you fence.  The goal - be the first to hit your partner with your index finger before your partner gets you.  Feel free to dive on the floor, run in circles, move quickly, slowly, etc.  Soon, you'll be wrapped up in a battle of strength and wits!  

Note to the audience: Keep an eye on the "spare foil" - most people's non-battling hand ends up forming another foil - index finger out - as if prepraring in case their first foil breaks.  Also, keep an eye on safety hazards.

Variations: Switch hands or add limits to movement. For example, you could play on a 4x4 laying on the ground.  Or you could play on a large welcome mat.