Scotland / Northern England
Tig
Also known as Tag, It, Tips, Tiggy
The simplest chasing game, 'You're it!'
2+ playersAges 3-12In or outHigh energyNo kit
The rules
How to play
1
One player is chosen as 'it' (often decided by dipping or a counting rhyme).
2
They chase the others and try to touch (tig) any player.
3
The moment someone is tigged, they become 'it' and the previous 'it' is free.
4
The game continues indefinitely.
5
Optional: 'no tigsies back' stops 'it' from immediately tagging the person who just tagged them.
Keep it fair
Settle 'I wasn't tigged' arguments by agreeing upfront that a clear touch on any part of the body counts. A light tap is enough, grabbing is not required.
Good for building
runningagility
What you need
Nothing at all, just the kids.
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