Why is "Marco" always answered by "Polo"?

Answer by  SashaDarkCloud (5764)

The game is called that because when you are playing the game, you are looking for other people. Marco Polo was a famous explorer. The game was named after him.

Answer by  Roland27 (16334)

Marco Polo has been a game that has been played by children in pools and other bodies of water for what seems like ages. Most people aren't aware of why "Polo" always comes after "Marco". That's because it was made after a man named Marco Polo who in his day was a famous explorer.