United States (20th century); named after the 13th-century Italian explorer
Marco Polo
Also known as Marco Polo (Spanish/Italian), Blind Seeker
A blind tag game played in a pool or open space using only voice cues.
3+ playersAges 5+OutdoorsActiveBig spaceNo kit
The rules
How to play
1
One player is 'It' with eyes closed.
2
It calls 'Marco!', all other players must immediately respond 'Polo!' It uses only sound to locate and chase players.
3
Players move to avoid being tagged but may not leave the agreed area; if a player leaves the boundary and someone calls 'fish out of water', that player becomes the new It.
4
When It tags someone, that person becomes the new It.
Keep it fair
Mark clear boundaries before starting; 'fish out of water' only works if everyone agrees on the exact edges, so walk the perimeter together first.
Good for building
listeningstealthspatial awarenessquick reactions
What you need
Nothing at all, just the kids.
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