Hopscotch
- Players: 2 – 8
- Duration: 10 - 20 min
- Average cost: $0.5
How to play
Draw the classic numbered court (1 to 10) with chalk. The first player tosses a marker — a flat stone or beanbag — onto square 1, then hops through the court skipping the marker's square: single squares on one foot, side-by-side squares with one foot in each. At the end, turn and hop back, pausing to pick up the marker on the way. Complete the run without stepping on lines or losing balance, then throw for square 2. First player to finish all squares wins.
What you'll need
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