Argentina (widespread across South America)
Poisoned Tag
Also known as La Mancha Venenosa, Mancha
Whoever is tagged must keep one hand on the exact spot where they were touched while trying to tag others.
4+ playersAges 5-12OutdoorsHigh energyBig spaceNo kit
The rules
How to play
1
One child is 'it' (la mancha).
2
They chase and touch another player anywhere on their body.
3
That player becomes 'it' but must keep one hand pressed on the exact body part that was touched, shoulder, knee, ear, wherever, while continuing to run and tag others.
4
The absurd running positions create chaos and laughter.
5
Play is continuous with no eliminations.
Keep it fair
If there is a dispute about where exactly the tag landed, the tagged child gets to decide, they felt it.
Good for building
runningcoordinationagilityhumor
What you need
Nothing at all, just the kids.
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