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Tug of War

Two teams, one rope, all the yelling.

4-20 players5-15 min · 2 min setup · Ages 6+Easyoutdoor
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What you need

  • Long thick rope (30+ feet)
  • Center marker (ribbon or flag)
  • Ground marker line

Setup

  1. Tie a ribbon at the rope's center. Mark a line on the ground.
  2. Split into 2 equal teams by weight.

How to play

  1. Each team pulls their end.
  2. First team to drag the center marker past their line wins the round.
  3. Best of 3 rounds.

Host tips

  • Check the weather — have a rain plan.
  • Set clear boundaries so kids/pets don't wander off.
  • Rotate teams so everyone plays with everyone.

Snack & drink pairings

🍿 Snacks

  • Grill classics (burgers, dogs, veggies)
  • Chips + salsa
  • Watermelon slices

🥤 Drinks

  • Cold lemonade
  • Iced tea
  • Beer or hard seltzer (21+)
  • Plenty of water

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