Human Hungry Hippos
The board game come to life: one kid on a scooter, a laundry basket, and chaos.
8–40 players · about 15 minutes · Run around · Gym, Big room
What you need
- 4 scooter boards (or blankets on a smooth floor)
- 4 laundry baskets
- 30–60 small plastic balls
Setup
Make four teams, one in each corner. Dump the balls in the middle of the room.
How to play
- One player from each team lies on their stomach on a scooter holding an upside-down laundry basket.
- Teammates hold the hippo's ankles and push them toward the middle.
- The hippo traps balls under the basket, and the team pulls them back to their corner.
- Only balls brought all the way back count. Play until the middle is empty.
How to win
The team with the most balls wins. Switch hippos every round.
Leader tips
- This is one of the most-watched youth group games on YouTube. Film it!
- Use a smooth floor. Carpet won't work for scooters.
Safety: Hippos must wear a helmet or keep their chin up. Pushers can't let go and "launch" their hippo.