the player does not succeed, then the opposing team wins. Otherwise, the player gets a player back for their team. In other languages In Russia and other former USSR countries, this game has been known as "Ali Baba", in Hungary as "Adj, király, katonát!" (King, give us a soldier!) and in Serbia as "Јелечкиње, барјачкиње" (jelečkinje, barjačkinje, i.e., city crier and flag bearer). In Romania, the game is called "Țara, țara vrem ostași" (Country, country we want soldiers). In Republic of Moldova the line is "Împărate, împărate, dați-ne un soldat!" (King, king, give us a soldier). In the Czech Republic, the game is known as "Král vysílá své vojsko" (The king sends out his army), with the difference that each team chooses which of its members will attempt to break the opposite team's line, rather than sending the member called by the other team. Prohibition Like British Bulldog the game of Red Rover has been banned by many schools because of the risk of potential physical harm. This negative reputation has a long history. In a description from the book Illustriertes Spielbuch für Knaben, published in Germany in 1864, game collector Hermann Wagner stated that the game of Kettenreißen (chain breaking) is perceived as violent. Its practical execution often causes peevishness among the boys. Therefore, any kind of beating and punching and the use of brute force with the help of arms and legs should be strictly prohibited. See also Chinese Wall Crack the Whip Hana Ichi Monme (a similar Japanese game) Tag (game) References Children's games Games of physical skill Outdoor games Street games Team sports