How to Play Marco Polo

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This swimming pool game is fun for kids of all ages.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Swimsuits For Children
  • Sunscreen
  • Beach Towels
  • Swimming Fins

Marco

Step1
Get in the pool.
Step2
Close your eyes and call out "Marco."
Step3
Listen for the other players to answer with "Polo."
Step4
Swim with your eyes closed in the direction of a voice.
Step5
Call out "Marco" several more times if you like, always waiting to hear "Polo" in response.
Step6
Tag any player, and you are no longer Marco.

The Other Players

Step1
Get in the pool.
Step2
Answer "Polo" every time you hear the word "Marco."
Step3
Swim away from Marco to avoid being tagged.
Step4
Become Marco the instant you are tagged.

Tips & Warnings

  • You must answer every shout of "Marco" that you hear.
  • You cannot get out of the pool to escape being tagged. If Marco thinks someone has gotten out of the pool, he or she shouts, "Fish out of water!" A player outside the pool when this is called becomes the new Marco.
  • Only play in a pool with a lifeguard or responsible adult watching.

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poopww said

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on 7/18/2007 go behind it person and push them under

poopww said

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on 4/22/2007 come up behind the it person and push them under.

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Anonymous said

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on 11/22/2005 To make the game more challenging, give Marco only 3 chances to say "Marco" to get Polo's response.

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Anonymous said

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on 11/22/2005 Listen for the water rippling from people moving around.

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