A Gaga pit is a large fenced-in area, usually an octagon or hexagon, where the game of Gaga is played. Gaga is a variant of dodgeball that combines dodging, striking, running, and jumping, with the objective of being the last person standing. The game is played with a soft foam ball, and players hit the ball at each other with their hands, trying to hit opponents below the knees. The Gaga ball can vary in size and form, generally ranging from a foam dodgeball to a rubber kickball. The walls of the Gaga pit are generally flat and atop a smooth dirt, turf, sand, or rubberized surface. The game begins when one player or a referee throws the Gaga ball into the air, and players need to keep moving to avoid getting hit by the ball. Gaga is most frequently played at summer camps and on school playgrounds.