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What if we went down the line and the word never changed?

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Just start the game over again. If this keeps persisting, mix up the order of the players. Also, make the word or phrase more difficult.

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How do people cheat in telephone?

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They can change the word on purpose or they can try to hear what the first person whispers.

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So isn't this quite similar to Chinese whispers?

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Yes, they are the same game given different names. I believe that Chinese whispers is Commonwealth English, while the Telephone Game is American English.

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How we pick a winner?

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There is no winner. The last person in line says what they heard out loud and they sometimes mix up the order, causing everyone to laugh. If they get it right, start again but if they get it wrong, you can go back and figure out who messed it up by asking everyone what they heard. The results are pretty funny.

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What words can you use for the telephone game?

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Any words would work well. You can even pass a message to the next person.

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Can you play a variation of the Telephone Game through computers using email or texting?

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Yes, you can play a variation using email or texting, focusing on spelling changes. For instance, if someone types "challenge," another person might interpret it as "chalinge," and so on.

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What age do I need to be to play this game?

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No specific age is required! It's fun for both kids and adults, and anyone is welcome to play it.

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