Players react to color commands: green means move, yellow means slow down and red means freeze.
- Players
- 4–30
- Ages
- 4+
- Play time
- 10–20 min
- Supplies
- None
- Where
- Indoors / Outdoors
- Energy
- High
READY IN 1 MINUTE
Get set up
No equipment is required. Gather the group where everyone can hear the explanation and demonstrate one sample turn before starting. Clear enough movement space for the group and mark boundaries before play.
LET’S PLAY
Here’s how it works.
- Teach green, yellow and red.
- Start players moving safely around the area.
- Call colors in changing order.
- Add extra commands such as blue means touch the floor.
- Keep everyone playing through mistakes.
A few ground rules
Keep the agreed turn order, boundaries and timing consistent for everyone. Players may pass or use an accessibility adaptation without penalty.
Mix it up
Add animal modes, music or a seated hand-motion version.
Make it a great round
Use walking rather than running indoors.
Keep everyone comfortable
Clear the play area, set boundaries, avoid contact, and offer a lower-impact or seated alternative when needed.