Kid Games

What games do you remember playing when you were young?

I can remember playing hide and seek with the neighborhood children. Often times in the evening. There must have been a dozen kids all gathered across the street from our home. Each of us taking turns being the seeker, or trying desperately to find a hiding place before we heard "ready or not, here I come!"

How about playing Marco Polo in the pool, or outside? That was a favorite. When we played outside, we had a perimeter that we had to stay in. Having the caller reaching out and almost touching us, as we tried like crazy to be quiet as they came closer and closer. Then hearing the dreaded word "Marco" to which we had to respond "Polo". Only to be caught!

Then there was Kick the Can. Oh yes, hopefully being able to run faster than the other person, and  kick the can. When hiding, trying not to be found before we were able to run, and all out just having fun!

Red Light, Green Light. Was one which anyone could play. If you were good at stopping your forward motion when "Red Light" was called, and you could touch the caller, you were a winner. Or, maybe getting a bit too excited and almost being able to touch the caller, only to hear "Red Light" and get caught moving! Oh well, guess it's back to the start line.

Tag. We all know how that worked. The fastest person was rarely tagged, and the slowest person was usually it!

Dodge Ball. Fun and fast moving. This one could hurt if the thrower was strong, but if you were a good jumper, or good at dodging, a lot of those balls would go past you!

Hop Scotch! There was a great game indeed.

Red Rover, Red Rover. Breaking through the human barrier was the name of the game.

Ahh, the joys of being a child and having the luxury of playing outdoors!