
13 Playground Games That Would Be Outlawed Today
These once-popular playground games are now relics of the past, deemed too dangerous or inappropriate by today's standards.
These once-popular playground games are now relics of the past, deemed too dangerous or inappropriate by today's standards.
Back then, we didn’t think twice about the party games we played at birthday gatherings, sleepovers, or school events. Looking back now, some of them were more than a little questionable.
Birthday parties were meant to be all fun and celebration, but some games had a way of stirring up tension. Whether it was a prize dispute or a suspicious move, certain games always seemed to end with someone upset.
Before smartphones and video games, the playground was where all the action happened. Kids didn’t realize it at the time, but many of those recess favorites were full-body workouts in disguise.
Recess was the highlight of any school day, but it wasn’t always peaceful. Many classic playground games came with their own set of rules that sparked endless debates among kids.
These forgotten gems once brought entire blocks of kids together using nothing but a ball, chalk, or imagination.