Snakes and Lizards

Name:
Snakes through the forest.

Recommended number of Participants:
min 5 - max Unlimited

Required material:
A open space
A penny or other method of marking the person who is "IT" (bandana, specific baseball cap etc.)
Cones to define an area.

Overview:


Snakes slither through the forest and are hard to catch, however even when they are caught they are still very dangerous. In this game the Game Warden "IT" attempts to capture all of the slithering snakes. When captured the snakes are used to help capture the other snakes.

Objective: The person that is the Game Warden "IT" must capture all of the snakes to win the game.

Rules:

• People must stay in the defined area for the game.
• The person that is it must wear a something that denotes his/her status as the Game Warden "IT"
• If a person is tagged they must stand where they were caught with arms extended. There role after being caught is to create an obstacle for the remaining snakes. They are allowed to reach out and tag any snakes passing by.

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Basic Instructions and things of note: 

The game starts with all of the snakes outside of the cone line. The Game Warden "IT" must call out, "Snakes, Snakes come slither through my forest" at which point all of the snakes must make a break for the opposing line on the other side of the open space. If a snake is caught they must stay where they have been tagged and can reach out and tag snakes as they come back over. The game continues with the snakes running back and forth until there is only one snake remaining. The remaining snake is the winner. They may become the new Game Warden or choose someone else to fulfill that role.

1. Young children have a tough time standing still if caught, if you have them sit down it prevents them from moving from their location.
2. The size of the play area should be adjusted to be appropriate for the age playing the game.

Any and every game, simple or complex is only as fun as you make it. If you are excited about the game, get involved and play, the children will model your enthusiasm.

This game idea if for informational purposes only and should be played with all safety considerations possible. A game is not fun if someone gets hurt.

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