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Marco Polo

M
PLAYERS
3+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Outdoor
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

One player is chosen as "it" and closes their eyes for the entire round.

2

The player who is "it" calls out "Marco" and must keep eyes closed while listening for responses.

3

All other players must respond "Polo" each time "Marco" is called, while trying to swim away from the caller.

4

The player who is "it" moves through the water using only sound to locate and tag another player.

5

Players may call "fish out of water" if they suspect someone has left the pool, and the caller may open their eyes briefly to check.

6

The tagged player becomes the new "it" for the next round.