Question 1

Is the tiebreakers rule in Simon Says commonly misunderstood?

Accepted Answer

People often assume that if two players are tied in Simon Says, they must continue playing together until one makes a mistake, forgetting that each player is supposed to listen only to their own Simon's commands individually. The confusion arises because of misinterpreting the rule about "sudden-death play" as requiring both players to keep going simultaneously until someone messes up.

Question 2

Is the optional organizational aids rule in Simon Says commonly misunderstood?

Accepted Answer

People often assume that using written score records is mandatory for keeping track of scores in Simon Says, which leads to arguments when they find out it's actually optional. Alternatively, some players misunderstand the "boundaries already present" part and think these must be used as official boundaries throughout the game, leading to confusion about how they should be utilized.

Question 3

Is the ending or replacing an action rule in Simon Says commonly misunderstood?

Accepted Answer

People often assume that if they're already in motion following a previous command like "Simon says jump," another instruction to stop automatically cancels out their action without needing Simon's explicit "stop" command. But actually, the rule states you have to hear a new valid command before stopping your movement, even if it contradicts what you were doing previously.

Question 4

Is the spectators rule in Simon Says commonly misunderstood?

Accepted Answer

People often assume that spectators can only watch from a distance without speaking, but they misunderstand that it's about remaining completely silent and motionless, as imitating or warning players is strictly prohibited, even if they're just observing. They fail to grasp that their presence should be purely passive and uninvolved in any way with the game’s flow.

Question 5

Is the organizer or judge rule in Simon Says commonly misunderstood?

Accepted Answer

People often assume that a separate official is necessary just to oversee Simon Says games, especially in larger groups, which leads to misunderstandings about the rule stating no such person is required. The confusion arises because they focus on the need for an observer rather than understanding the flexibility of having a neutral organizer assist if needed.

Question 6

Is the fair command delivery rule in Simon Says commonly misunderstood?

Accepted Answer

People often assume that Simon Says must always be clear and unambiguous from start to finish, forgetting that a bit of misdirection is allowed as long as it's harmless. They misunderstand that once players have reacted to a command, Simon can't retroactively make the command valid or combine separate instructions into one after they've already acted on them.

Question 7

Is the section 2: equipment rule in Simon Says commonly misunderstood?

Accepted Answer

People often assume Simon Says requires physical objects like cards or balls for players to follow commands with, leading to misunderstandings about what equipment is needed. The official verdict clarifies that no such items are required, yet some still argue because they remember similar games where props were used and assume this game must be the same.

Question 8

Is the standard penalties rule in Simon Says commonly misunderstood?

Accepted Answer

People often assume that in Simon Says' lives format, a single error only costs one turn instead of losing a life, leading to arguments about whether they should be penalized more severely for mistakes. The confusion arises because this rule is typically applied with penalties like timeouts or restarts rather than directly reducing the number of lives.

Question 9

Is the age and ability rule in Simon Says commonly misunderstood?

Accepted Answer

People often assume that age and ability only affect the physical demands of Simon Says commands, forgetting that verbal clarity is crucial for all participants, especially younger or less experienced ones. They overlook how a clear, simple command can make the game accessible and enjoyable for everyone regardless of their actual age and skill level.

Question 10

Is the personal boundaries rule in Simon Says commonly misunderstood?

Accepted Answer

People often assume that Simon Says can involve any action as long as it's requested by him, leading them to argue about what constitutes unwanted touching or embarrassing behavior. The confusion arises because they overlook the specific list of actions prohibited in this rule, thinking anything goes as long as it’s suggested rather than commanded.

Simon Says

Simon Says

Tiebreakers

Optional Organizational Aids

Ending or Replacing an Action

Spectators

Organizer or Judge

Fair Command Delivery

Section 2: Equipment

Standard Penalties

Age and Ability

Personal Boundaries