Toe Tag
A hop-step-and-jump tag game that quickly raises the energy of your group.
At A Glance
Starting back to back, two partners spin around on “go” and try to “tag” the toe of their partner before they get tagged.
What You Need
- A flat, open space to accommodate lots of frenetic activity.
- Minimum of 2 toe-taggers.
- 2 – 5 minutes.
What To Do
This is a perfect 2 minute filler that has the power to transform your mopey group into a ball of energy.
You need groups of two people. Ask everyone to start with their backs to their partner, and on an appropriate signal like “go”, both partners spin around 180 degrees to face one another and engage in a dance-like combat. Each person attempts to “tag” the toe of their partner gently before one of their own feet gets tagged.
Be sure to remind your group that you said “tagged” and not “stomped” – this will make all the difference between many fun rounds, and a lot of sore feet. Play best of three rounds, but if you lose the first two, better make it five!
Variations
- If too much energy is expended chasing your partner, a less aerobic version is to start by facing your partner and holding their hands.
- Form a circle with your group holding hands. Each person attempts to “tag” the feet of their immediate neighbours. As soon as a person has had both feet tagged, they retreat from the circle, the group re-joins, and the game continues until the final two “toe taggers” duel.
Taken from ‘No Props: Great Games with No Equipment’
If you know of a cool variation to this tag game, please add a comment…
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