Fishes in the Sea

The players stand in a circle.

They are alternately named Cod, Haddock, Plaice and Salmon.

One player is chosen to be the Fisherman.

This person is "it" and stands in the middle of the circle.

When a fish name is called, all the players in that category move around the outside of the circle in a clockwise direction until they reach their places again. They are instructed on how to move with various directions. For example, Cod – high tide, Sharks – coral reef, Plaice – tide turns and so on.

High tide – move quickly.
Low tide – move slowly.
Tide turns – change direction.
Fisherman about – crouch down low to avoid the nets.
Sharks – walk backwards.
Coral reef – jump.

The last person back to their place becomes the Fisherman.


There are variations of this game ( see clock in the tower for one). I played soup as a child when we were alternately named vegetables and when the word soup was called everyone moved around. Another option is Fruit Salad.