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Tug of War

Classic brute force. With twists: slippery floor, inflatable platforms, mystery grease. Pride will not survive.

Hard
Players

Variable per round (Girls team vs individual challengers)

Duration

15-20 minutes

Location

Pool area or beach

Objective

Navigate the 5-round tournament with epic predetermined matchups including Girls vs Tony and Girls vs Mr. Mango

Equipment Needed
  • Heavy rope (20+ feet)
  • Inflatable platforms
  • Water/slippery surface
  • Safety mats
How to Play
  1. 1.Tournament consists of 5 rounds with predetermined matchups
  2. 2.Round 1: All girls vs Tony - Epic battle of teamwork vs individual strength
  3. 3.Round 2: TBA - Matchup to be announced
  4. 4.Round 3: TBA - Matchup to be announced
  5. 5.Round 4: TBA - Matchup to be announced
  6. 6.Round 5: All girls vs Mr. Mango - The ultimate finale showdown
  7. 7.Teams line up on opposite sides of a center line with the rope
  8. 8.On 'GO', teams pull to drag opponents across the line or into water
  9. 9.Players must maintain grip on rope at all times
  10. 10.No wrapping rope around body parts
  11. 11.First team to pull opponents 6 feet past center wins the round
  12. 12.Winners advance or gain points based on tournament structure
Penalties & Consequences
  • Letting go of rope: Team loses immediately
  • Wrapping rope around body: 10-second penalty
  • Stepping over center line: Restart round
Game Variations
  • Slippery Surface: Add soap and water for extra chaos
  • Platform Battle: Conduct rounds on inflatable platforms over water
  • Handicap Rounds: Adjust team sizes based on strength differences
  • Best of 3: Some rounds may be best 2 out of 3 pulls
Pro Tips
  • Girls team: Coordinate your pulls with synchronized chants
  • Individual challengers: Use technique and timing over pure strength
  • Lower center of gravity = better stability and pulling power
  • Strongest team members should anchor at the back
  • Communication is key - call out pull timing to your team
  • Watch for opponent fatigue and capitalize with coordinated bursts