Saucer Dodge: A Step-by-Step Guide
Saucer Dodge is a classic playground game that’s easy to learn and tons of fun! Here’s how to play:
1. Gather Your Players:
- Ideally, you’ll have at least 3 players.
2. Choose a “It” Player:
- This can be done through a simple game like “Eeny, meeny, miney, moe” or by having players count off.
3. Designate a Playing Area:
- Choose a relatively open space, such as a playground, backyard, or field.
- Establish clear boundaries for the playing area.
4. Determine “Home Base”:
- Select a designated spot within the playing area where players can safely “tag” or “touch” to be “safe.”
5. Start the Game:
- The “It” player stands in the center of the playing area.
- The other players scatter throughout the playing area.
6. Gameplay:
- The “It” player attempts to “tag” or “touch” the other players.
- If a player is tagged, they become “frozen” and must remain still in the spot where they were tagged.
- Other players can “unfreeze” a frozen player by crawling under their legs.
7. Reaching Home Base:
- Players can avoid being tagged by running, jumping, and dodging the “It” player.
- The goal is to reach “Home Base” without being tagged.
8. Changing “It”:
- When a player is successfully tagged, they become the new “It” player.
9. Game Variations:
- “Freeze Tag”: Players who are tagged must remain frozen until the end of the game.
- “Red Light, Green Light”: In this version, the “It” player calls out “Red Light!” (players must freeze) and “Green Light!” (players can move).
- “Giants, Wizards, and Elves”: Players can “freeze” other players by shouting “Giant!” (stand tall), “Wizard!” (point a finger), or “Elf!” (crouch down).
Tips for Playing:
- Communicate with your friends to coordinate your movements and help each other.
- Use the environment to your advantage – dodge behind trees, jump over obstacles, and run in zigzags.
- Have fun and be creative!
Saucer Dodge is a simple yet exciting game that promotes physical activity, teamwork, and good sportsmanship. Enjoy!