DODGE × PADDLE
Gaga Ball
Paddle one ball through a crowded pit and keep it away from your legs.Classics & remixes · JoyRiders rules editionclassic gameball playdodgequick reactionrally
PLAYERSgroup
TIME5–25 min
ENERGYhigh
PLACEindoors / outdoors
SETUP2 min
COMMUNITYNot yet rated
HOW TO PLAY
Start here.
YOU’LL NEEDOne soft playground ball and a Gaga pit—or a circle marked with cones
- 1Everyone starts at the edge of the pit or circle. Drop the ball in the middle. After three bounces, everyone may move inside and play.
- 2Hit the ball using an open hand. A second hit by you is allowed only after it touches another player or the pit wall. Catching, holding, throwing, or an illegal second hit puts you out.
- 3A ball touching your knee or lower leg puts you out—even after a rebound. Out players leave the circle until the next round.
- 4If the ball escapes, pause. The nearest player retrieves it and drops it in the middle. Wait for three bounces again. The last player in wins; everyone rejoins for a new round.
Rules reference: Playworks: Gaga Ball ↗. Our rules edition and optional twists are described here.
REMIX THE RULES
Complete twists.
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