Difference between revisions of "Balloon Tag"
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| − | + | ===Objectives=== | |
| + | *Get people moving around/energized | ||
| + | * [[Category:Tag Games]] [[:Category:Tag Games| Tag Games]] | ||
| − | + | ===Group Size=== | |
| + | * [[Category:Medium]][[:Category:Medium| Medium]] | ||
| + | * [[Category:Large]] [[:Category:Large| Large]] | ||
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| + | ===Materials=== | ||
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| + | Large open space, with set boundaries | ||
| + | One balloon per person | ||
| + | One string per balloon (long enough to be tied to the balloon, then tied to a person's ankle, and still drag on the floor) | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Set Up=== | ||
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| + | Blow up balloons, one per person. Tie a string (about 3 feet long) at the end. | ||
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| + | ===Directions=== | ||
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| + | It is every man/woman for him/herself in this one! The object of the game is to pop everyone else’s balloons while making sure that yours does not get popped. Once your balloon is popped, you are out of the game. | ||
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| + | ===Alternatives=== | ||
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| + | You can also use partners, with one person wearing the balloon on their ankle, and the other attempting to guard the balloon. | ||
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| + | ===Possible Risks=== | ||
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| + | Everyone is in motion, and stomping. It can be dangerous for feet (especially exposed toes), and is with most tag games, it can become a little aggressive. It's key to set clear rules around running and physical contact. | ||
Revision as of 18:32, 16 September 2009
Contents
Objectives
- Get people moving around/energized
- Tag Games
Group Size
Materials
Large open space, with set boundaries One balloon per person One string per balloon (long enough to be tied to the balloon, then tied to a person's ankle, and still drag on the floor)
Set Up
Blow up balloons, one per person. Tie a string (about 3 feet long) at the end.
Directions
It is every man/woman for him/herself in this one! The object of the game is to pop everyone else’s balloons while making sure that yours does not get popped. Once your balloon is popped, you are out of the game.
Alternatives
You can also use partners, with one person wearing the balloon on their ankle, and the other attempting to guard the balloon.
Possible Risks
Everyone is in motion, and stomping. It can be dangerous for feet (especially exposed toes), and is with most tag games, it can become a little aggressive. It's key to set clear rules around running and physical contact.
