The Encyclopedia of Interactive Performance

Players divide into two teams and play tug of war with an invisible rope until one side wins. If the rope stretches, the game is restarted.

Variations

Mighty Mouse – The smallest player is on one side of the rope and everyone else is on the other side.

Tag team – The group divides into three teams. One team observes. If the rope stretches, the observing team trades places with one of the teams.

Notes

• Use your full body to pull the rope.
• Keep the rope the same length. Don’t let it stretch.
• To create the “reality” of the rope, you need to create the illusion of winning and losing.