Bunny Bunny
Bunny Bunny is a rhythm and focus game in which players pass energy around a circle by chanting "Bunny Bunny" with accompanying hand gestures while neighbors provide synchronized support sounds. The pace escalates until players break rhythm and are eliminated or the group collapses in laughter. The exercise trains concentration, timing, and ensemble cohesion.
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