Tug of War

Get ready

1. Tie a bandana around the middle of the rope.
2. Mark a center line on the ground and a line 5 feet back on each side.
3. Split kids into two teams with similar size and strength.

How to play

1. Each team lines up on its side of the rope, holding it with both hands.
2. Line up the bandana over the center line.
3. On "Pull!" both teams pull backward.
4. A team wins when the bandana crosses the line on their side.
5. Play best two out of three, switching sides each round.

Tips & variations

• Never wrap the rope around hands, wrists, or bodies.
• Play on grass so falls are soft, and have kids let go together when you yell "Stop!"
• Mix leaders onto the weaker team to even things out.