Tug of War is a fun pastime for kids of all ages to play. There are many variations, but here is the basic game.
1Get a rope, preferably nylon braided to prevent nasty rope burns.Ad
2You need at least two players. For an experiment, see what the difference is if you have more people on one side, or one strong person versus a weaker person, or if two people can break the rope.
3Draw a line on the ground in the middle of where the rope will be. That is the line you want to pull the other player across.
4Read the rules. Let the other players know about them. They are here:
- The object of Tug-of-War is to pull the other player or team across the center line. To do this, you must use a rope and pull against one another until they come across the line in any way, or if they choose to forfeit. Each side must have an equal amount of players, and it does not matter the physical strength or ability.
5Play! More fun variations are included in the tips.Ad
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- These are some fun variations of Tug-Of-War:
- Put a pile of leaves in the middle, and see who falls in if they are pulled across the line.
- Pretend each player is standing on two blocks, and everything else is lava. Try to stay on the blocks for as long as you can
- Use a balancing disk for each player, and try to pull each other while balancing. If they fall or step off, the other team wins.
- If you are out on a lake, find two docks not very far apart, and that they have deep, safe water in the middle. Play Tug-Of-War and see who falls in!
- Each player only uses one hand.
- Play the game on a water trampoline or regular trampoline while jumping!
- Soak the rope, for lesser grip.
- If someone opts out of playing against another person, do not tease them or pressure them. Everyone has the right to say no.
- Be safe. Nobody wants a bloody nose.
Things You'll Need
- People (2 or more)
Line or Marker (Optional)
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