Stuck in the Mud

Get ready

1. Mark the playing area.
2. Choose 2-3 taggers depending on group size.

How to play

1. On "Go," taggers chase the other players.
2. If you are tagged, stand still with your arms stretched out to the side. You are stuck in the mud.
3. A free player can rescue you by ducking under your arm.
4. Taggers try to get everyone stuck at the same time.
5. Swap taggers every 2-3 minutes.

Tips & variations

• Kids who need a break can be the "mud checker" who counts stuck players for you.
• Give taggers a pool noodle to tag with if you want gentler tags.
• Shrink the playing area if the taggers are having a hard time.