DIY Party Games

Noughts & Crosses Race

A twist on the popular pastime game using hoops for the game board and coloured bibs for noughts & crosses.

How To Play

  • Step 1.

    See 4m 44s of the video for this game. A race between 2 teams of 2-4 players. Each team has 5 bibs of the same colour but different to other teams. 9 hoops are used as the 3x3 playing grid.

  • Step 2.

    From a start line 5-10m away from the grid, players run in relay to place their 1 bib into the hoop grid, aiming to achieve 3 in a line. As soon as the previous player returns the next may go, so faster teams have an advantage.

  • Step 3.

  • The Winner

    If a team manages to achieve 3 bibs in a line before the opponents can block them, they win the game. Many games will be drawn.

  • Tips / Variations

    If space allows, have the teams running from opposite sides equidistant away.

The Details

  • Location: Indoor (home), Outdoor (or hall)
  • Ages: 2-6 years, 7-11 years, 12-16 years
  • Team: Yes
  • Physical: Yes
  • Average Duration: 5-15 minutes, 16-30 minutes
  • Cost: £2-£5
  • Occasion: Family Party, Children's Party
  • Essential Equipment - Other: Hoops, bibs or bean bags
  • Ease to Learn: Average

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lGjciWKScs