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Saakli (Chain Tag)

Description

A game where tagged players join hands to form a chain, and only those at the end of the chain can tag others until all are caught

Details

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7 - 10 years
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More Than 10
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10 to 30 minutes
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No materials

Tags

Collaboration, High Energy, Team Building

Instructions:

1. One player is chosen as the denner (the tagger).

2. The denner chases and tags other players.

3. Once a person is tagged, they must join the denner by holding hands, forming a chain.

4. Only the two players at the ends of the chain can tag others.

5. The chain moves together to tag remaining players.

6. The game ends when all players are part of the chain.

Variations & tips:

1. Add a safe zone where players can stay for 10 seconds of immunity.

2. If a chain member breaks grip, they’re out and must sit down.

3. Provide an option for the chain to split into two smaller chains once it reaches 6-7 players.

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