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 over 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 over 5 years ago
Hopefully Calvin makes it to 37th base before Hobbes tags him.
codycab over 5 years ago
Do you even know the names of the games, Calvin?
wiatr over 5 years ago
No fair, Calvin’s cheating! I’m gonna tell my mom!
Farside99 over 5 years ago
I like Calvin and Hobbes version better than I like the regular one.
Templo S.U.D. over 5 years ago
Is it until next year or so Calvinball gets introduced?
in.amongst over 5 years ago
A banker, i see!
Robin Harwood over 5 years ago
If they are both having fun, it doesn’t matter whether they understand it or not.
whahoppened over 5 years ago
It’s how new games are invented.
weatherford.joe Premium Member over 5 years ago
That does seem like more fun than real croquet.
Dobby53 Premium Member over 5 years ago
Such is Life.
rshive over 5 years ago
It’s a variation on Calvinball.
godess_of_fire078 over 5 years ago
Yes, those are the best games, I remember playing those with my brothers
jagedlo over 5 years ago
Using all that energy that was stored up in “cleaning his room”…
Ray*C over 5 years ago
He missed a wicket! This is like slalom croquet. No snow required.
Snolep over 5 years ago
Guess that would make rugby my favorite game.
BiggerNate91 over 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 over 5 years ago
Must be Aussie rules football.
carlzr over 5 years ago
Nobody understands cricket. I believe the English invented it to confuse their enemies.
eladee AKA Wally over 5 years ago
And this was the beginning of Calvinball.
Tentoes over 5 years ago
By kids called that game, “Bangy Balls.” “Just don’t hit your brother with the mallet.”
Concretionist over 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 over 5 years ago
Soon they’re gonna play football, who ever tackles the other person first wins
C and O 2666 over 5 years ago
Don’t say “No Goal” to a Buffalo Sabres fan.
Ray over 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.