Duck, Duck, Goose

A classic children’s game that is easy to learn and play.

Description

Duck, Duck, Goose is a classic children’s game that is perfect for playing indoors or outdoors. The game is simple to learn and play, and it is a great way to get kids moving and having fun. To play Duck, Duck, Goose, you will need a group of at least three people. One person is the “goose” and the other people are the “ducks”. The goose stands in the center of the circle and the ducks walk around the outside of the circle. The goose walks around the circle and taps each duck on the head while saying “duck”. When the goose taps a duck on the head and says “goose”, that duck must chase the goose around the circle. The goose tries to run all the way around the circle and get back to the spot where the duck was standing. If the goose makes it back to the spot, the duck becomes the new goose. If the duck catches the goose, the goose becomes the new duck.

Categories: Children Games, Friends Games, Indoor Games, Outdoor Games, Party Games

How to Play

• Number of Players Required: The game can be played with any number of people, but it is best played with a group of at least three people.

• What You’ll Need

• A group of at least three people

• Gameplay

  1. One person is the “goose” and the other people are the “ducks”.
  2. The goose stands in the center of the circle and the ducks walk around the outside of the circle.
  3. The goose walks around the circle and taps each duck on the head while saying “duck”.
  4. When the goose taps a duck on the head and says “goose”, that duck must chase the goose around the circle.
  5. The goose tries to run all the way around the circle and get back to the spot where the duck was standing.
  6. If the goose makes it back to the spot, the duck becomes the new goose.
  7. If the duck catches the goose, the goose becomes the new duck.

Winning Criteria: The game ends when one of the players wins.

Estimated Playtime: The game can be played for as long as the players want.

Make it Your Own

• You can change the rules of the game to make it more challenging or easier.
• You can add obstacles to the playing area to make the game more challenging.
• You can use different objects for the “goose” and the “ducks”, such as balls, beanbags, or stuffed animals.

Ready to Play? Are you ready to play Duck, Duck, Goose?

Safety Note: Make sure that the playing area is clear of obstacles. The game can be played on a variety of surfaces, but it is best played on a flat, grassy surface.

Tags: Duck, Duck, Goose, Children’s Games, Outdoor Games, Party Games