four square

Definition

A ground-based playground game played in a squared-court divided into four sections, where players bounce a ball between squares and try to eliminate opponents by making them miss or commit a foul. The top square (king) is the most prestigious position.

Example Usage

I finally made it to the king square in four square before Sarah knocked me out.

Origin

American playground game, origins unclear but documented since mid-20th century.

Fun Fact

Four square has numerous regional rule variations, and competitive tournaments have emerged in recent years with standardized rulebooks.

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