How to Play Duck Duck Goose

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Duck Duck Goose is a classic children's game. It is also called Duck Duck Grey Duck, The Mush Pot, Pesek or Antoakyire. The game can be played at children's birthday parties, Vacation Bible School, summer camp or just for an everyday occasion. Duck Duck Goose is best played with six to 20 participants, although a game with fewer or more people is possible.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • 6 to 20 players

Step1
Sit in a circle; all players should be facing inwards. A person is chosen to be "It." (The rest of these instructions are written from the point of view of It.)
Step2
Walk around the outside of circle, tapping each person that you pass lightly on the head. As you tap each person, say the word "Duck." Those that are designated as Ducks remain seated.
Step3
Decide on the person that you want to be "Goose." This person must chase you, so you want to pick someone you think you can outrun. When you reach the intended Goose, as you tap him on the head, say "Goose" instead of "Duck." The Goose must jump up and chase you around the circle. If you reach the Goose's former seat and sit down before he can tag you, the Goose becomes It. If the Goose touches you before you can get back to the empty seat, you have to sit in the middle of the circle.
Step4
Remain in the center of the circle until someone else is tagged out. That person then takes your place in the middle, and you go to his old seat. You have now successfully played a game of Duck Duck Goose.

Tips & Warnings

  • When walking outside the circle of seated players, always walk in the same direction. When the goose chases you, it is easier to run in that same direction rather than reversing your stride.

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