What it is: A game where players step on balloons tied to each other’s ankles!
Best for: 5 to 12 players
What you need:
- String
- One balloon per player per round
- A big open space to play (indoors is ideal)
How to play: To set up, tie a balloon to each player’s ankle with a short piece of string. There should be at least a few inches of string from the ankle to the balloon so the balloon can bounce along the ground.
Have all your players carefully stand at the edges of the play area. At “go,” all players rush forward and try to stomp each other’s balloons so they pop. When your balloon pops, you’re eliminated from the game. Go sit or stand along the sidelines and watch until there’s only one player remaining with a balloon on their ankle: the winner!
Some rules: No touching the balloons, and you might want to set up clear guidelines up front about pushing or shoving.
Variations: This game is similar to floppy sock tag, but for sure a lot noisier!