How to Play Tag

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Children take turns being "it" and trying to catch each other.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Running Shoes
Antibacterial Soaps
Sunscreen
Running/sports Drinks

Step1

Play this game with at least three players aged 4 and up.

Step2

Designate a specific area where the game is to be played. Make sure there are clear boundaries. The smaller the area, the easier the game will be.

Step3

Announce that you are "it."

Step4

Have the players stand in a circle a short distance away from you.

Step5

Yell "Go!" to begin the game.

Step6

Run after the other players and attempt to "tag" (touch) one of them. Yell, "Tag, you're it," when you tag someone, who immediately becomes "it."

Step7

Run away as the new "it" tries to chase and tag you or one of the other players.

Step8

Play the game until everyone has been "it" or you're tired.

Tips & Warnings

Explain to the players that "it" should only touch the players, not tackle them.

Comments

Anonymous said

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on 11/22/2005 Yell "No Tag Backs" once you have tagged someone to prevent them from being able to tag you right after you tag them.

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on 11/22/2005 A variation we used to play: When you're tagged and become "it," you have to put and keep one hand on the spot where you were tagged while chasing and trying to tag the others. So you try to tag others in an inconvenient spot - back, ankle, wrist ...

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