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Lay out the rope. In tug of war, opposing player or teams will pull on a rope until one of the teams or players succeeds at pulling the majority of the rope over to one side. To get started, all you need to do is take your rope and lay it out in a straight line on the ground.There should be a flag or marker in the center of the rope. If not, then place one in the center of your rope before you start the game.