Philippines
Luksong Tinik
Also known as Jump Over the Thorns
Players must leap over a growing 'thorn' made from their teammates' stacked hands and feet.
4+ playersAges 6-14OutdoorsHigh energySmall spaceNo kit
The rules
How to play
1
Two players sit facing each other as the 'thorn base,' placing the soles of their feet together to form the base of the thorn.
2
Jumpers take turns leaping over without touching.
3
After each round the bases add a hand on top, stacking the thorn higher.
4
A player who clips the thorn is out and becomes part of the next thorn base.
5
The winner is the last remaining jumper.
Keep it fair
Agree before play starts on what counts as a clip, only contact with skin, not clothing. One neutral judge stands to the side for disputed calls.
Good for building
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What you need
Nothing at all, just the kids.
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