Yes I did just call a game 40/40. But it is more than just a game. It combines all we love about TAG, Hide and Seek and Relay Races. This game is made for the hiders, the runners and the sneaky loophole seekers.
The Rundown
1 person is “IT” and they pick a spot, say a tree or a certain wall in a gym, and then they go there and count to 40. Everyone else hides as fast as they can. Now the “Seeker” is finished counting, they can look around and see if they can spot anyone. If they see someone they can call “40/40 on Jack” Now Jack as to run from their hiding spot all the wall to the tree or spot and get there before the “Seeker” If the Seeker wins the race, Jack goes to jail.
If Jack wins, they are free and all of the jail is free and the “Seeker” has to start counting all over again.
Here is where the sneaky part comes in, if another player can sneak to the tree or spot without being seen and their name called then they touch the spot and yell “40/40 Free the Bunch” This frees everyone in jail and the “Seeker” has to start counting all over again.
If the Seeker catches everyone, than the first person to be found or the last person to be found is “It” and the game starts again.
Yes the “Seeker” can stand at the spot and call 40/40 on anyone they can see from where they are standing. It is not puppy guarding or cheating, its just the game.
If the players forget to say 40/40 Free the Bunch when they sneak up on the spot it does not count. “Go to Jail”
If the” Hider” goes for the spot and is seen and their name called then it is now a race to keep just them out of jail.
Helpful Suggestions:
- As a group set the boundaries of where people can hide, and where they cannot. Keep it clear and simple.
2. Place the jail a good distance from the tagging spot, these kids are going to be running full tilt and you don’t want a crash.
3. Set some clear rules about hiding and about interfering with the game (you might have a little friend that likes to give away all the hiding spots)
Modifications for Outside
- Pick a tree or something big and easy to get to as the spot the players need to tag.
- Place the jail a bit of a distance away (Trust me)
- Be clear about tree climbing or hazards before you start.
Modifications for Gyms and Inside spaces
- Pick a wall or a distinctive place in the room that is large and easy to get to for people to tag.
- Set up clear boundaries or areas they can and cannot hide
- Make sure you give them lots of time to either create hiding spots before the game starts or arrange to use some mats or tables as hiding spots.
Have you played this before? If so what are some of your modifications?
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