Sun and Ice

Sun and Ice is a popular North American game played by children in Mexico.

Age: All ages

No. of players: Large groups (8+ players)

Equipment: None

Time: 10+ minutes

Aim: To avoid being tagged.

1. To play the game, mark out an area of play with boundaries.

2. Players form into two teams.

3. One team is chosen to chase the other team.

4. When a player touches someone from the other team he calls out 'Freeze'. The player must stand still and not move.

5. The player remains frozen until a player from his team comes and touches him and says 'Sun'. The the player is free to run again.

6. After 5 minutes swap over.

You might like to play these other North American games:

Who Stole the Cookie from the Cookie Jar? (USA)
Pick Up Sticks (USA)
Stick Dice (USA)
Marbles Sliding Game (Canada)
Tossing the Ball (Canada)
The Blind Hen (Mexico)
Alaskan High Kick (Alaska)
Jumping Forward Race (Alaska)

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