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Can kids play, and is it true someone could break their arm doing this?

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Kids can play this (and have been playing it for over 100 years). The truth is, someone could break an arm doing just about any physical activity, but as long as no one gets too rough, the game is perfectly safe. Establish ground rules ahead of time if you want, and end the game if anybody breaks the rules or someone gets hurt.

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Is Red Rover a more dangerous game for adults to play than it is for children?

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It depends. Some adults may be weak or old; other adults may be bursting with energy. Always ask them if they want to play or not. Be aware that sometimes, things go wrong, and people may get hurt. Red Rover may not be the best game for weaker adults, but it still is possible for adults to play.

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How long does Red Rover take to play?

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It depends on the amount of people. The fewer people, the shorter the game.

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Is it fair for smaller kids to play Red Rover with larger ones?

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Technically no, it probably wouldn't be fair, but sometimes it's inevitable because lots of people want to play the game. Try not to exclude anyone for being "too big" or "too small."

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Can small children play Red Rover?

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Yes. Anyone who knows the rules and will play safely can play if they choose.

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Can I play with 2 people on each team if I don't take people back?

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Yes, you can easily modify the rules to any of these games to make it so they work for the amount of people you have.

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How old do I have to be to play Red Rover?

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There is no age restriction as long as the participant understands how to play.

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Who or what is Red Rover?

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The origins of this 19th-Century game are unspecific. Some speculate that it's named after an 1828 steamboat that ferried passengers across Mississippi/Tennessee's Hatchie River. Others believe it was a taunt early English children used toward Viking invaders.

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