22) War Ball

Supplies
* 5 - 10 balls such as handballs, soft enough to be hit with
* chalk/tape/or something to mark off a line

Set-up
Set-up a playing area, about the size of a tennis or volleyball court.
Mark off a line in the center. Place balls along the line.

How to Play
Split the group into two teams, one team on either side of the line. Have them stand at the far ends of the playing area. When you say go, everyone may run forward to try and grab a ball, then throw the balls to try and pegged a player from the other team, below the neck. Any balls that the players can reach from their side of the line, may be used to throw at the opposing team. No one may step over the line. When someone is hit below the neck. by a ball by someone on the opposing team, he/she is out. If the player catches the ball, however, the thrower is out. Also, if someone is hit in the head, the thrower is out. The game is played until an entire team is out, and then starts over.

Strategy
The game goes quickly because there are so many balls being thrown at the same time, making it harder to avoid being hit. This is beneficial because it keeps players from being out for long periods of time.

Variation
This game can also be played similar to Prisoner. A "prison" can be set up on each side of the playing area, and players who get hit, can be sent to their prison. The players can then throw the ball, and call a name of someone in prison. If the ball hits the ground on the opposite side, then the prisoner that was called, is released, and rejoins his/her team. This version, if the teams are fairly equal in abilities, should be able to go on until time runs out.