Bear, Fish, Mosquito
Bear, Fish, Mosquito is a full-body variation of rock-paper-scissors in which two teams face each other and simultaneously perform one of three creatures. Bear eats fish, fish eats mosquito, and mosquito bites bear. The losing team runs to avoid being tagged by the winners. The game combines quick decision-making with physical energy.
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