Present a 10 step model in slides every step is shown for three seconds, and after the last slide one can start to fold.From there, some folders stop folding and just look at the slides, and must fold the last steps from memory only. Playing this game, folders usually can keep up until the tenth step, when there is a mental overload, and folders tend to lag. Models to use: any 20 – 25 steps are best.Image by Yael Meronīe the first to fold an unknown model seeing the diagrams for the first time with slides – every slide has one step and stays on for three seconds only. The winner is chosen according to timing only – it’s way too hard to get a quality model with your feet.įeet only, Oasis 2nd convention.Note: Use 25 – 30 cm paper on a floor without carpet.Action models are better, as the task includes operating the model! Models to use: all known traditional models, such as the Crane, Flapping Bird, Fortune Teller or the Pajarita.Anyone who succeeds gets a specific medal or bragging rights!īe the first to fold a model with your feet.It takes about ten minutes to fold a crane! Even in my own experience, it was difficult for me. Note: Pajarita was the one I managed to do.

Meant to be played as a challenge around a dinner table – Fold the crane by using one set of chopsticks If you don’t, try this or try another game. Note: Surprisingly, this is not hard if you can eat with chopsticks.Models to use: all known traditional models, such as the Crane, Flapping Bird, Water Bomb and the like.Meant to be played as a challenge around a dinner table – Fold the crane by using two sets of chopsticks There is no winner all are entitled to dine!įork and knife, Oasis 2nd convention.Models with reverse folds are a real challenge!.Models to use: All known traditional models, such as a Crane, Flapping Bird, Water Bomb and others.Meant to be played as a challenge around a dinner table – Fold the crane with a knife and fork. For more advanced players, ask for two different models!

A simple variation asks for the same model in both hands: models such as Fortune Teller or a water bomb.

Note: The ability to fold two models at the same time is a skill only a few in our community have mastered!.

Note that this game is not the same as Behind the Back!īe the first to fold two models at the same time one in each hand.

Image by Yael Meronīe the first to fold a model blindfolded.

Variations – Use a new, unknown model, so the participants will fold it for the first time ever - behind their backs!īehind your back, Oasis 2nd convention.

Note: While your hands are behind, you need to switch direction in your head!.

Image by Yael Meronīe the first to fold a model behind your back.

The winner is chosen according to timing only or quality of folding and speed!Ĭaptain Hook, Oasis 2nd convention.

Variations – Don't use your dominant hand fold in the air only.

Expect lots of screaming, laughing or other emotions.īe the first to fold a model by using only one hand. A little competition also never hurts anyone and raises folding to another level.

Unless indicated, these games are meant to be played with lots of participants. Here is a list that I gathered and developed from my own experiences on 14 occasions. What kind of late night origami games and activities are out there? This is the perfect time to fertilize and reinforce the foundation seeds of our own folding skills. From these conventions I learned many paper games meant for late night folding activities. I had just attended my 14th convention – the 2nd OASIS convention – which I helped organized.

Typically the sun has already set, and people are tired after hours of folding.

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