Monkey in the Middle
- Players: 3 – 8
- Duration: 10 - 15 min
- Average cost: $3
How to play
Two or more players pass a ball to each other while the "monkey" in the middle tries to intercept it. If the monkey touches the ball — in the air or on a bounce — the player who threw it becomes the new monkey. Keep throws honest: no holding the ball for more than a few seconds and no throwing far over the monkey's head. With larger groups, use two monkeys and two balls at once for a much sweatier version.
What you'll need
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