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Burro

B
PLAYERS
8+ (two teams)
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Outdoor
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

One team forms the "burro" by lining up bent at the waist, each player gripping the waist of the player ahead, with the front player bracing against a wall or tree.

2

The other team takes turns running and vaulting onto the line of bent backs, trying to pack in as tightly as possible toward the front.

3

Once every jumper is aboard, the burro team tries to sway and dip to shake players off without collapsing.

4

If any jumper touches the ground or the burro line collapses, the jumping team wins and takes another turn jumping.

5

If the burro line holds firm for an agreed count, the teams trade places.

6

Continue for several rounds, keeping score of how many times each team successfully holds or breaks.