Tug of War

How to Play:

Step 1: Place the rope evenly on top of the pit.

Step 2: Both teams hold the rope at both ends.

Step 3: When the caller says “Go” pull the rope as 

hard as you can until the person on the front

of the opposing team falls over the middle line or lands into the pits. 

Step 4: Keep doing this until time is up. 

Instructions on How to Set up:

1. First if you are playing on the muddy pitch, pour the 

three buckets (28.8 litres) onto the pitch. 

1. Mix the water around the pitch so that it gets all muddy (don’t 

do this on the clear pitch.)

1. Place rope down the centre of the pitch. Make sure that it is 

in a straight line and each team gets a even amount of the rope.

The aim of the game is to be the strongest team to pull the rope and make the opposite team fall into the pits!

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

1 Tug of war rope

2 pits (Muddy, dry)

20 art shirts

3 buckets of water

RULES

• Not allowed to pull until caller says go.
• Not allowed to let go of rope.
• Must have art shirt on.
• Must listen to the caller.

Each game you win, earns you three points for your team. 

We hope you enjoy playing the game!