Cats & Mice 2.0
Objective:
The "mice" players aim to gather as many "cheese" cones as possible and bring them back to their "safe zone" hula hoops without being tagged by the "cats."
The "cats" try to tag the mice, sending them back to the starting point.
Set-up:
Playing Area: A large, open space with clearly defined boundaries.
Safe Zones: Scatter hula hoops around the playing area to act as safe zones for the mice.
Cheese: Distribute cones (representing cheese) throughout the playing area.
Roles: Assign some players as "cats" and the rest as "mice."
How to Play:
Start: All players begin at a designated starting point outside the playing area.
Cheese Collection: When the game starts, the mice enter the playing area to collect cones (cheese).
Each cone collected earns one sticker.
Mice can only carry one cone at a time.
Cat and Mouse Chase: Cats roam the playing area trying to tag the mice.
If a mouse is tagged, they must drop any collected cheese where they were tagged and return to the starting point.
Safe Zones: Mice can temporarily take refuge in a hula hoop (safe zone) to avoid being tagged.
They cannot stay in the safe zone indefinitely (give them a time limit).
End of Game:
The game ends after a set time or when all cones have been collected.
The mouse with the most pieces of cheese (cones) wins, or all players are rewarded based on their collected cones.
Variations:
Team Play: Have mice work in teams to collect cheese and protect each other from the cats.
Varying Speeds: Assign different speeds to cats and mice (e.g., cats are faster, but mice can crawl under obstacles).
Limited Safe Zones: Reduce the number of hula hoops to increase the challenge for the mice.
Additional Notes:
Safety First: Ensure gentle tagging and a clear playing area.
Fairness: Rotate roles so everyone can be a cat and a mouse.
Learning & Fun: This game combines physical activity with counting, strategy, and teamwork.
The Game Encourages
Agility
Coordination
Spatial Awareness
Equipment
5+ students
Cones & Domes / You could also use bean bags as cheese.