Limbo

Leaning backwards from the waist, pass below the ever lowering crossbar

How To Play

  • Step 1.

    To make the posts you will need to knock a few nails into a piece of wood or plastic tube, evenly spaced every 10cm or so from the top down to about 0.5 metres from the ground. You will need two of these.

  • Step 2.

    Hammer the posts/tubes into the ground or place them in a buckets of sand or soil. Place a cross bar across the top two nails.

  • Step 3.

    As the Reggae or Tin Pan music plays, players take turns to dance under the bar FRONTWAYS ON & LEANING BACKWARDS. Only the feet and no other part of the anatomy may touch the floor.

  • Step 4.

    When all contestants have successfully completed a level, lower the bar to the next level. Any contestant failing to stay front on or touching the floor is eliminated.

  • The Winner

    The winner is the person who can successfully dip under the lowest bar. (Hopefully one of the kids as they have a big advantage over adults in this one).

  • Tips / Variations

    In the event of a tie the most stylish or rhythmic pass wins.

The Details

  • Location: Outdoor (or hall)
  • Ages: 7-11 years, 12-16 years, 18 years or older
  • Team: No
  • Physical: Yes
  • Average Duration: 5-15 minutes, 16-30 minutes
  • Cost: £0-£1
  • Occasion: Family Party, Adult Party, Children's Party, Drinks Party
  • Essential Equipment: Music
  • Essential Equipment - Other: Two posts and 1 bar
  • Ease to Learn: Very Easy