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Whoever has the most after 60 seconds is the winner, though you could give out extra points for best word.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Word within a word"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003ECut the front of a cereal box up into small pieces, just like a jigsaw, then have players or teams try to put it back together in 60 seconds or less.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou could also use small jigsaws, such as 25 piece ones, for people or teams to do in the time.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Cereal box jigsaw"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003ESee who can bring back the biggest leaf after 60 seconds. You could also have challenges, such as longest stick or insect with the most legs.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Find the biggest leaf"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003ESee which player or team can build the tallest tower, either out of building blocks or playing cards. 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