Game: Out of Oxygen

Supplies:

• Cones or markers to mark a start line and finish area

• Whistle or signal (optional)

Steps:

1. Set Up:

   • Mark a clear start line on the field or court.

   • Make sure there’s plenty of space ahead for kids to run safely.

2. Explain the Story:

   • The children are astronauts who have just discovered their oxygen is running out!

   • They need to run as far as they can before they run out of air.

3. How to Play:

   • All players start at the start line.

   • When you shout “Out of Oxygen!”, everyone takes a deep breath, starts yelling continuously, and runs forward.

   • The rule is: they can only run while making noise (yelling, humming, or saying “ahhhhhhh”).

   • The moment they stop making sound, they must freeze where they are — their oxygen has run out!

4. Winning the Game:

   • The player who runs the furthest distance in one breath wins the round.

   • Play several rounds and see if anyone can beat their previous record.

Other Information:

• Works best outdoors or in a large hall.

• Great warm-up or high-energy game.

• Encourage dramatic “space running” and funny astronaut noises for extra fun!