Triangular Tug-of-War

A 3-player tug-of-war including the task of trying to pick up a bean bag while pulling on the rope.

How To Play

  • Step 1.

    Three players hold a continuous rope standing in a triangle facing outwards. Each places a bean-bag (or handkerchief) in front of them but just out of reach by 1 metre.

  • Step 2.

    On the signal each player tries to pick up their bean bag while simultaneously pulling their opponents out of position using the rope.

  • The Winner

    The first player to grab their bean bag or handkerchief wins.

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The Details

  • Location: Outdoor (or hall)
  • Ages: 2-6 years, 7-11 years
  • Team: No
  • Physical: Yes
  • Average Duration: 5-15 minutes, 16-30 minutes
  • Cost: £0-£1
  • Occasion: Family Party, Children's Party
  • Essential Equipment - Other: 10m length of thick rope
  • Ease to Learn: Very Easy