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Jockeys
Energetic elimination game to boost energy & excitement.
- Very active
- Lots of physicality
- Sharpens listening skills
- No props
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Energetic Elimination Game
This high-energy game creates excitement and physical engagement for participants of all ages. As an energetic elimination game, Jockeys combines fast-paced action with partner coordination to deliver an action-packed experience that gets everyone moving and laughing. The competitive nature of this energetic group game promotes active participation while developing quick thinking and coordination skills.
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Original post August 2017, last updated September 2025.
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We play this quite regularly as a big icebreaker at the start of our groups camping experience. Use similar calls and very popular with the campers.
Only variation here for us is that instead of participants jumping on other participants, the instruction is for the participant who would be the Jockey, lightly put their hands on the “Horse’s” shoulder and lift one knee.
This allows everyone to participate without kids injuring their friends from jumping on others backs etc.. or being too physically close if they don’t know each other. Works great for us 🙂
I agree, re your suggested variation instead of jumping on someone’s back. Another example of the benefit of an experienced facilitator making good judgements.