»Command Pimperle« is a cheerful children's game suitable for two or more players. It promotes auditory perception and responsiveness by challenging players to attentively listen, swiftly differentiate between commands, and respond appropriately. The players sit around a table while an adult issues commands. Each command involves a specific hand movement that all players execute simultaneously. The game begins with all players tapping the table edge alternately with their index fingers. The game leader repeatedly says: »Command Pimperle, Command Pimperle, Command Pimperle ...« and then adds a command, such as »... all hands wave!« Then, all players quickly wave one hand.

‍Game rules
It is crucial that commands are followed only when the game leader fully states »Command Pimperle.« If he omits ›Pimperle‹ and simply says »Command, all hands wave!«, the players must keep their hands down and continue tapping their index fingers on the table edge. The game leader varies the number of repetitions of ›Command Pimperle‹ by saying it three, four or five times before adding a new command. The game leader also increases the tension, adds excitement by occasionally omitting the word ›Pimperle‹ while still performing the hand movement himself. This creates confusion and enhances the fun, especially as he calls the commands more rapidly.

‍Command Pimperle, all hands ...
... wave! – Players wave with one hand.
... cover your eyes! – Players cover their eyes with their hands.
... go up! – Players raise their hands above their heads.
... lie flat on the table! – Players lay their hands flat on the table surface.
... tap their fingers on the table! – Players move their fingers as if playing the piano.
... slap flat on the table! – Players place their hands flat on the table and lightly tap.
... go like feet! – Players move their hands on the tabletop as if they were walking.
... show a heart! – Players form a heart with both hands.
... grow! – Players slowly move their hands upwards.
... hide under the table! – Players move their hands under the table.
... form bunny ears! – Players form bunny ears above their heads.
... blow wind! – Players form a circle with both hands and blow through it.
... turn in a circle! – Players extend their hands forward and rotate them clockwise.
... form a wave! – Players extend their hands forward and wave them.
... fidget in the air! – Players fidget their hands back and forth in the air.