Gaga Ball
Physical Icebreakers Indoor Outdoor
- Players: 4 – 30
- Duration: 20 - 40 min
- Average cost: $10
- Age: 4+
How to play
A variation of dodgeball played in a pit or arena, where players try to hit each other below the waist with a ball while avoiding being hit themselves.
What you'll need
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