Game Description:
A classic Manitoba game!
Objective:
To not get speared by a hunter when a bison!
Game Rules:
Have all the children be bisons, with two as hunters. The hunters must stand on the side of the playing area, and give them each a half noodle which acts as their spear. When you say go the bison run to the other side, trying to avoid being speared by a hunter. If a hunter throws their spear and gets a bison, the bison must lay on the ground. The hunter then must come and drag the bison to the side of the playing area, and then they become a hunter!
Saftey Considerations:
Remind children to be gentle when pulling the bison, and show respect to the bison.
Progression (optional):
Add more or less hunters depending on your group size.
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Age:
7 to 9 years
10 to 12 years
Type of Activity:
Multi-skill game
Warm up/Cool down
Space Needed:
Large Space (Gym, Multipurpose Room, Playroom)
Medium Space (Classroom, Empty Room)
Field / Park
Equipment Needed:
Low Key (Balls, Balloons, Skipping ropes, Hoops)
How Many Leaders are Needed:
Only 1
How Big of a Group is Needed:
Medium group (6 - 15 kids)
Large group (16+ kids)
Types of Skills Practiced:
Agility
Coordination
Dodge
Run
Throw
Track
