Step-by-Step Instructions
This ball elimination game combines quick reflexes with strategic movements to create an exciting and highly energetic tag game. Ga-Ga engages participants in a fast-paced challenge where staying alert is essential for survival. Perfect for large group settings where physical activity is appropriate, this dynamic experience builds coordination while maintaining high energy levels throughout. Suitable for various age groups, it delivers an inclusive competition that keeps everyone actively involved until the final moments.
Ga-Ga – Ball Elimination Game
- Gather your group inside a structure or indoor hall with four walls, or designate a large circle in which to play.
- Announce that the goal for each person is to remain in the game as long as possible.
- Using a soft ball, if an individual is hit anywhere on their knees or below, they are eliminated.
- Announce four parameters to govern safe and fair play:
– The ball must always be hit with an open hand;
– A direct hit, or one that occurs after one or more bounces, will eliminate anyone it touches;
– If someone is touched by a rolling ball, he or she is also eliminated; and
– Anytime the ball is caught (without a bounce) will cause the ‘hitter’ to be eliminated. - Invite your group to spread out across the playing space, and then introduce the ball into play.
- Game continues until one person remains in the playing space.
- Play a second round, or try a variation.
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FANTASTIC game where there is tons of movement! Highly suggest this game, especially if you are creative with the boundaries:
– the walls can be tables, mats, cones with flagging tape on them, caution tape, etc!
– you can play without the walls too! Younger students love a large space
– you can use multiple Ga-Ga balls at the same time! Soft yarn balls are awesome, put in about 6-10 and your students will be sweating!
Gaga is such a great game. Many camps have specifically built structures just for this game and it is worth it weight in gold. Even schools groups who come to visit or stay at camp ask for the design plans for permanent Gaga structures, so they can build it back at school.
Once the kids know the rules, they self manage really well and most of the time you know where they are. Always good to have an adult keeping an eye out on the activity and even better Gaga on camp is such a great physical activity and engaging activity that they forget about devices and screens.