#37: Red Rover

This game needs lots of space, so find some space outside and have fun.



Players (the more the better, but 8 is a good start) form 2 lines. The two lines need to be far away from each other, but facing each other. In each line, everyone holds hands.

One team calls out “Red rover, red rover, we call _______ over.” And they call over someone from the other team. That player then leaves their own line and runs to the other line. They try to ‘break’ the line by running between two players and make them let go of each other's hand. If the player breaks the line, they take a player from this line back to their team. If they don’t break through, they join the other team.

Safety First: Be gentle!


This activity promotes group participation and cooperation as well as encourages physical activity.