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In The Pond

What is needed?

Nothing needed. Although a line can be drawn out.

How many can play

Age Guide

How to play

Similar to Simon Says. The players are lined up and told that they are "on the bank". In front of them is the pond. When told by the game leader they can go "in the Pond" i.e. they jump forward into the pond.
The game leader can give the following commands:
a) On the bank
b) In the pond
the players are to jump forward or backward to the appropriate place.
The game leader can also give two bogus commands:
a) In the bank
b) On the pond
If the players move on these commands then they are out. The winner is the last remaining player who has only moved on the true commands.
Often when first played all the players fall foul to the first bogus command. A practice round is often useful.