Santa Limbo Game: Rules and Fun Twists

Santa Limbo is a dance game where players lean back to pass under a low bar to holiday music. It gets people laughing and moving, and it is good for kids, teens and fit adults.

How to Set Up

1. Find a stick, broom or pole. Two helpers will hold it, one at each end.
2. Pick an open space with a soft floor and no sharp furniture.
3. Start the bar at chest height.
4. Hand out Santa hats if you have them.
5. Set up the music and have players line up.

How to Play

1. Start the music.
2. The first player walks to the bar and leans back to go under it. Their hands cannot touch the floor and the bar must not move.
3. After passing under, they go to the back of the line.
4. When everyone has gone once, lower the bar a few inches.
5. If a player touches the bar, falls or uses their hands on the floor, they are out.
6. Keep lowering the bar after each round. The last player left wins.

Scoring and Winning

No points are needed. The last player still in the game is the winner. For a team version, give a point for every player who clears the bar and add them up.

Tips for a Fun Game

• Have helpers hold the bar loosely so it falls if touched.
• Ask people to stretch for a minute first.
• Clap and cheer for every try.
• Stop if anyone feels pain.
• Use a pool noodle as a bar for a softer, safer version.

Variations

• Reindeer Walk: Players must go under the bar walking like a reindeer.
• Team Limbo: Teams pass a candy cane under the bar while holding it between them.
• Little Kids Version: Keep the bar high and let kids crawl or walk under it. Cheer for every child.