Don't Eat Pete

This is a fun, quick family night game.  You will need paper, pencil, ruler, and some candy or chocolate chips or other small treat.

Make a grid on the paper with pencil and ruler.  I usually make a 5 x 5 grid, 25 squares.  Place a candy (like smarties or m&m's) or chocolate chip on each square.  Designate one person as "it" and send them from the room.  Everyone else then decides on one square that is called "Pete".  "It" is called back into the room.  Ready, set, go, "it" begins to eat one candy at a time, while everyone else watches for "it" to reach out and grab "Pete".  If "it" grabs "Pete" everyone shouts "Don't Eat Pete!"  This game can be played with everyone in the family has a turn.  It's a silly game, but it sure is fun, and the little ones love to shout out the refrain when "Pete" gets picked up.  Try it for some goofy fun!