Materials Needed

• About 20 blue balloons (sheep)
• About 20 orange balloons (goats)
• Masking tape

Setup Instructions

1. Blow up all the balloons before the game starts.
2. Use masking tape to make a line in the middle of the play area.
3. Divide the group into two teams.
4. Place an equal number of blue and orange balloons on each side of the line.

Game Play Instructions

1. Explain that blue balloons are “sheep” and orange balloons are “goats.”
2. The goal is to have more sheep than goats on your side when the game ends.
3. When the leader says “Go!” players start moving balloons.
4. Players push or hit sheep (blue balloons) to their own side.
5. Players push or hit goats (orange balloons) to the other team’s side.
6. Play continues until one team has only sheep or until time is up.
7. The team with more sheep than goats wins.

Additional Notes

• This is a non-contact game. No grabbing or pushing other players.
• Players who break the rules may have to sit out.
• Decide before the game if popping balloons is allowed.
• If the game is too easy, add more balloons or set a shorter time limit.
• This game works best indoors or in a space without strong wind.

For more information, see https://young-catholics.com/17133/sheep-and-goats-game/