Jockeys up
Item needed:
No items required
open
Min players:
10
Max players:
∞
Required age:
12
Average cost:
$0
Game duration(Mins):
10 - 30
Tell the group to get in pairs, preferably with a person who has a similar weight/height. Get them to designate one of their pair as ” jockey” or “horse”. The horse need to stand in a small circle in the middle, facing the back of the person in front of them. (i.e.. when they walk forward they should be travelling around the circle, following the person in front of them).The jockeys need to do the same thing except in a large circle around the horses and in the opposite direction. A leader needs to direct the game a firstly say “Horses go!” (and the horses need to start galloping around their circle). Then the leader says “Jockeys go!” and the jockeys will run around their circle. When the leader yells “Jockeys up!” the jockeys must all find their partners and jump on their back (i.e.. the horses must give the jockeys a piggyback). The last pair to do this gets eliminated from the next round. To add some more interest, you can make the players change direction. To add some more interest, you can make the players change direction.
Game Overview
Jockeys Up is a dynamic and engaging team-building activity suitable for groups of 10 or more players. The game requires participants to form pairs and engage in a series of physical challenges, encouraging teamwork, coordination, and quick reflexes.
Game Details
- Minimum Players: 10
- Maximum Players: No limit
- Minimum Age: 12 years old
- Items Needed: None
- Cost per Person: Free
- Duration: 15-30 minutes per round
How to Play
Setting Up
- Pair Up: Have the group form pairs. Ideally, each pair should consist of people with similar weight and height.
- Designate Roles: Each pair decides who will be the “jockey” and who will be the “horse”.
- Form Circles:
- The “horses” form a small circle in the middle, standing shoulder-to-shoulder, facing the back of the person in front of them.
- The “jockeys” form a larger circle around the horses, also facing the back of the person in front of them.
Game Instructions
- Starting the Game:
- The leader stands in the center of the circles and directs the game.
- The leader shouts “Horses go!” and the horses start galloping (walking/jogging) around their small circle.
- After a moment, the leader shouts “Jockeys go!” and the jockeys start running around their larger circle in the opposite direction of the horses.
- Jockeys Up!:
- At any random moment, the leader yells “Jockeys up!”.
- The jockeys must quickly find their partners and jump onto their backs (the horses give the jockeys a piggyback).
- The last pair to successfully do this is eliminated from the next round.
- Adding Challenges:
- To increase the difficulty, the leader can randomly call out “Change direction!” causing both circles to reverse their directions.
- This can be done multiple times during a round to keep the players on their toes.
Winning the Game
- Continue the rounds until only one pair remains. They are the winners of the game.
Safety Tips
- Ensure the playing area is free of obstacles to prevent trips and falls.
- Encourage players to be mindful of their partners’ safety, especially during piggybacking.
- If any player feels uncomfortable or unable to continue, they should be allowed to sit out.