Duck Duck Goose
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Description
A circle chasing game where one player taps heads around the ring until they name a "goose," then races that player around the circle to the empty spot. A short-burst energy game for a group.
What to prep
- group_of_players
- space
Play guide
- 1Have everyone sit in a circle facing inward, close enough to reach.
- 2Choose one player to be "it," who walks around the outside gently tapping each head and saying "duck."
- 3At some point they tap a head and say "goose" instead, then run around the circle.
- 4The chosen goose jumps up and chases, trying to tag "it" before they reach the empty spot.
- 5If "it" sits in the spot first, the goose becomes the new "it"; if tagged, "it" goes again. Keep going for several rounds.
Success signals
Your child waits in the circle for their turn, runs when chosen, and takes turns being "it". They follow the tap-and-run pattern. They laugh and want another round
If it's tricky
A younger child taps "goose" on the first head every time: Remind them to walk most of the way round first. The same few children keep getting chosen: Add a rule that "it" must pick someone who has not had a turn yet. Running near seated players gets bumpy: Widen the circle and remind runners to stay on the outside of it