Family Fitness Magazine

A well known and easy to play group game suitable for all ages (including parents!)

How Many Players: At least 2
Aim of the Game: For one person to be the “seeker” and all other players to hide and wait to be found.
How to Play Decide who is the first seeker and how long they will give the other players to hide eg a count of 20. The seeker closes their eyes (no cheating!) and counts as agreed whilst all other players find somewhere within a designated area to hide. Once the seeker ocmpletes they’re count they shout they are coming, ready or not and begins to seek out the other players. Once found that player can either join the hunt for the others. The last player found becomes the seeker for the next game.
Equipment Needed: None
Where to Play: In a good sized space with hidey holes eg house.
Benefits of this game: This game develops turn taking, following rules and stimulates the imagination. It also develops the skill of keeping still and quiet!
Play Safe Ensure all children are being careful with their chosen hiding places for example if playing indoors they must stay indoors. Avoid hiding in places where their are obvious dangers such as in the kitchen or behind locking doors. Make sure all players have been found before finishing a game. It is helpful to decide a term that lets all players still hiding that the game is over (only to be used when the game is truly over) such as “Game Over”