PMI+thinking+about+games

Your class might find it useful to PMI a number of games before they begin to create/modify them. This page could be a good place to publish this thinking.

Chuck the Chicken || __ Plus __ It was crazy It was fun It was fun throwing a chicken instead of a ball You can get faster the more times you play
 * Bishopdale Primary Room 12

__Minus__ People were pushing People were pushing in the line It wasn't fair Not everyone gets a turn at the good jobs

__Ideas__ Use a soccer ball or a rugby ball Don't argue Make a list of jobs Have a captain Change the runner || Room 11
 * Bishopdale Primary School

Rescue Tag with Boofers || Plus It was fun! It is good to help people so that you don't get tagged. Help you mix with people and become friends It is quite safe.

Minus The boofers made us a bit silly and we became unsafe We ran and moved while looking the other way It is not safe on the hall floor

Ideas We think the best place to play would be on the grass. Use natural boundaries like concrete People could stay close to the hoops ||
 * Bishopdale School - Room 12

Cricket Rounders || **__Plus __**
 * teams are fair
 * everyone is involved in the game
 * everyone gets a bat
 * an innings is shorter than ordinary cricket
 * everyone has fun
 * team works together
 * __Minus__**
 * some fielders may stand around not focused on the game
 * batters sometimes forget to call "yes" or "no"
 * big hitters normally stay in longer
 * some fielders bunch up and get greedy to get the ball
 * __Interesting__**
 * it is not about winning, it is about having fun
 * most of the batters can get out easily, even the big hitters
 * there are lots of ways to get batters out ||
 * Bishopdale School Room 10
 * BAT DOWN ** || **__ Plus __**
 * **We get turns at batting.**
 * ** Small teams mean more action for all. **
 * ** Get fit **
 * ** Learn skills-hit, bowling, fielding **
 * ** Learn skills-hit, bowling, fielding **


 * __ Minus __**
 * ** Batter can hit the ball too far. **
 * ** Person could be hit by the ball or bat. **
 * ** Ball may not be bowled correctly. **
 * ** One batter can stay in too long. **

Four Square || We have been doing some thinking about four square.
 * __ Ideas __**
 * ** After 5 hits the batter retires. **
 * ** Try different balls **
 * ** Ball can be passed to a fielder closer to the batsman who then rolls at the bat. **
 * ** Bowler must be 5 large strides away from the batter. **
 * ** Batter can run once the ball is hit until the fielder says freeze. The ball can then be passed to any fielder to roll at the bat. ** ||
 * Bishopdale School

Sorry too many errors in this version - stay tuned || Fly || Plus Fun active Self challenging and team challenge Can be strategic
 * Penz conference

Minus Can be dangerous if you use wrong equipment Same kids always go out

Ideas Start an extra game after going out twice ||