USA (New York City street game, 19th, 20th century)
Ringolevio
Also known as Chain Chain Double Chain
A two-team tag-and-jail game where captured players must be held while a chant is called to count them out.
8 or more playersAges 8-14OutdoorsHigh energyBig spaceNo kit
The rules
How to play
1
Two teams each claim a jail area.
2
The hunting team chases the prey team; to make a valid capture, the hunter grabs the player and both teams must chant 'Ringolevio, one two three, one two three, one two three' together, if the captive breaks free during the chant they remain in play.
3
If the chant finishes, the prisoner is taken to jail.
4
Any free player can free jailed teammates by entering the jail and tagging them, shouting 'Free all!' The team that jails everyone wins.
Keep it fair
The chant must be said out loud by both teams, no silent captures. This is the key rule that stops most disputes.
Good for building
teamworkstrengthstrategyendurance
What you need
Nothing at all, just the kids.
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