When I was a kid in the early 1950s this game (approximately) was called either “Cowboys and Indians” or “Good guys and Nazis” (Also, occasionally, “Blue-coats and Grey-coats”). The object of the game was to run around madly, calling out “Bang bang I shot you!” on the one hand or “You missed! Bang bang, I shot you!” on the other, all the while toting whatever gun-like thing you could get hold of. My mother was very firm that no actual BB guns or anything more potentially lethal would be used, and when playing “Indian” you were not allowed to use a real bow, nor arrows without suction cups.
Then we’d all go inside for cookies and milk, or in the summer, for Kool-aid popsicles made in the ice-tray.
Years ago, before the adults took charge, we used to play whatever game however we wanted. Sometimes there were kerfuffles over the rules, but generally we just had good, healthy fun.
BE THIS GUY almost 5 years ago
I guess Mom took the responsibility for making the mess and let Calvin go out.
The Calvinosaurus That Calvin Wanted To Discover almost 5 years ago
Hopefully Calvin makes it to 37th base before Hobbes tags him.
codycab almost 5 years ago
Do you even know the names of the games, Calvin?
wiatr almost 5 years ago
No fair, Calvin’s cheating! I’m gonna tell my mom!
Farside99 almost 5 years ago
I like Calvin and Hobbes version better than I like the regular one.
Templo S.U.D. almost 5 years ago
Is it until next year or so Calvinball gets introduced?
in.amongst almost 5 years ago
A banker, i see!
Robin Harwood almost 5 years ago
If they are both having fun, it doesn’t matter whether they understand it or not.
whahoppened almost 5 years ago
It’s how new games are invented.
weatherford.joe Premium Member almost 5 years ago
That does seem like more fun than real croquet.
Dobby53 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Such is Life.
rshive almost 5 years ago
It’s a variation on Calvinball.
godess_of_fire078 almost 5 years ago
Yes, those are the best games, I remember playing those with my brothers
jagedlo almost 5 years ago
Using all that energy that was stored up in “cleaning his room”…
Ray*C almost 5 years ago
He missed a wicket! This is like slalom croquet. No snow required.
Snolep almost 5 years ago
Guess that would make rugby my favorite game.
BiggerNate91 almost 5 years ago
Well, I was really hoping I could be here before someone called this Calvinball (which it is, but it isn’t), but I guess not.
gantech almost 5 years ago
Must be Aussie rules football.
carlzr almost 5 years ago
Nobody understands cricket. I believe the English invented it to confuse their enemies.
eladee AKA Wally almost 5 years ago
And this was the beginning of Calvinball.
Tentoes almost 5 years ago
By kids called that game, “Bangy Balls.” “Just don’t hit your brother with the mallet.”
Concretionist almost 5 years ago
When I was a kid in the early 1950s this game (approximately) was called either “Cowboys and Indians” or “Good guys and Nazis” (Also, occasionally, “Blue-coats and Grey-coats”). The object of the game was to run around madly, calling out “Bang bang I shot you!” on the one hand or “You missed! Bang bang, I shot you!” on the other, all the while toting whatever gun-like thing you could get hold of. My mother was very firm that no actual BB guns or anything more potentially lethal would be used, and when playing “Indian” you were not allowed to use a real bow, nor arrows without suction cups.
Then we’d all go inside for cookies and milk, or in the summer, for Kool-aid popsicles made in the ice-tray.
Bacon’s revenge almost 5 years ago
Soon they’re gonna play football, who ever tackles the other person first wins
C and O 2666 almost 5 years ago
Don’t say “No Goal” to a Buffalo Sabres fan.
Ray almost 5 years ago
Years ago, before the adults took charge, we used to play whatever game however we wanted. Sometimes there were kerfuffles over the rules, but generally we just had good, healthy fun.