Germany
Ochs am Berg
Also known as Ox on the Mountain, Eins Zwei Drei Ochs am Berg, Red Light Green Light
Germany's 'Red Light Green Light', players creep toward the ox while their back is turned and must freeze when they spin around.
4+ playersAges 5-12OutdoorsHigh energyBig spaceNo kit
The rules
How to play
1
One child (the Ox) stands facing a wall or tree at one end.
2
All other players start at least 20 metres away.
3
The Ox calls out 'Eins, zwei, drei, vier...
4
Ochs am Berg!' at any speed then spins around sharply.
5
While counting, players sprint toward the Ox.
6
At 'Berg' everyone must freeze; anyone seen moving is sent back to the start.
7
The first player to reach and touch the Ox becomes the new Ox.
Keep it fair
The Ox should pause one full second after turning before pointing out movers, snap judgements cause the most arguments.
Good for building
speedself-controlbalancetiming
What you need
Nothing at all, just the kids.
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