Cross the River Game

1. 
   1

   Mark the river

   Put two lines of cones about ten steps apart. That's the river.

2. 
   2

   Hand out stones

   Each team gets fewer stones than players, like three for a team of five.

3. 
   3

   Step only on stones

   Players stand on the stones and pass spare ones forward to move across.

4. 
   4

   Touch the water, start over

   A foot on the floor sends the whole team back to the bank.

5. 
   5

   All across wins

   The first team to get every player to the far bank wins.

Ways to Change It Up

• Silent CrossingTeams cross without talking, using gestures only.
• Fewer StonesTake one stone away each round.