Pass the Pepper

Say the word, pass the pepper! When it bursts, the team holding it gets burned. Works with pictures. One button, zero prep.
How to use Pass the Pepper in class
A hot-potato word game. One button for the teacher, lots of noise from the class.
- Pick teams: Choose 2 to 8 teams and how long the pepper lasts. Name the teams if you like.
- Say the word: A picture or clue appears. The team holding the pepper says the word. Tap the card to show the answer.
- Pass it on: Right answer? Press PASS (or Space). The pepper jumps to the next team with a new word.
- Watch it burst: The pepper bursts at a secret moment. The team holding it gets a 🔥. Three 🔥 and they're out. Last team wins!
Teacher tips
- Open it from a topic with pictures: perfect for Grade 1–2.
- Switch Show to 'The word' for reading practice.
- Quick pepper = more bursts and more laughs.
