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Cops and Robbers
Also known as Jailbreak, Police and Thieves
Cops chase robbers to jail; robbers stage daring jailbreaks.
6+ playersAges 5-12OutdoorsHigh energyBig spaceNo kit
The rules
How to play
1
Split into cops and robbers and agree a jail spot.
2
Cops chase and tag robbers, who must wait in jail when caught.
3
Robbers are freed if a teammate runs through jail and tags them while shouting 'Jailbreak!' Cops win when every robber is locked up, then the teams swap.
Keep it fair
One guard near the jail, no more, agree it up front. A camped jail is the fastest way to make the robbers quit.
Good for building
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What you need
Nothing at all, just the kids.
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