Tug of war
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Tug of war
| Type: | active game |
| Number of players: | two groups |
| Location: | small playing field |
| Equipment: | one tear-proof rope |
| Duration: | a few minutes per round |
| Preparation: | none |
Tug of war is a prominent challenge for two teams.
Equipment
- a long enough and tear-proof rope
- markers for the central line.
Procedure
Two groups of equal size are facing each other, holding th rope. Between them, a line marks the center of the playing field.
After the starting command, both groups pull the rope. They try to pull the front-most player of the opposing group over the central line. When they can manage to do so, or the enemy group lets lose the rope, the team wins. Often, a team has to score three points to win the game.
Variations
- You can also try and play on a slippery floor, like a plastic foil that is made slippery using water and soap. Ensure there are no obstacles and the floor is soft enough so the players are not hurt if they slip!
