Amoeba tag
Item needed:
No items required
open
Min players:
6
Max players:
∞
Required age:
12
Average cost:
$0
Game duration(Mins):
25 - 30
Start off the game by choosing 1 person to be ‘it’ and have a designated tag area for the game to run in, preferably a large open area (so the other youth can’t hide behind, or run between small objects to evade).This ‘it’ person must run around and tag people, and every-time the amoeba tags somebody they must hold hands to become ‘part of the amoeba’. Now both of these people are ‘it’ and must remain connected at all times by holding hands, progressively more and more people will become part of the amoeba. In order to tag the next person, they must form a circle around them by holding hands (like a group hug).
If anybody gets caught in the completed amoeba circle they must become part of it. The trick is, the amoeba is allowed to run around as a chain (not a circle) in order to trap people in a corner. The other people are allowed to run through gaps in the chain, but if the amoeba is quick enough at forming a circle again around the player then he/she is caught. The smaller amoebas are faster, but as it gets bigger it requires more teamwork and communication to work as a group to catch another person. Everybody in an amoeba must be holding hands and remain in a chain/circle at ALL TIMES.
Objective
Enjoy a thrilling and energetic game where players work together to form an ever-growing amoeba by tagging and incorporating more players. The last person remaining outside the amoeba wins.
Game Setup
Materials Needed
- Large open area free of obstacles
Preparation
- Designate Play Area: Choose a large, open area for the game to take place. Ensure there are no obstacles that players can hide behind or use to evade tagging.
- Choose the First ‘It’: Select one player to start as ‘it’ and form the initial amoeba.
Player Requirements
- Minimum Age: 12 years old
- Number of Players: 6 to unlimited
Game Rules
- Starting the Game: The game begins with the selected ‘it’ person who must run around and tag other players.
- Forming the Amoeba: When the ‘it’ person tags someone, they must hold hands and become part of the amoeba. Both players are now ‘it’.
- Tagging Others: The amoeba must continue to tag other players. To tag a player, the amoeba must form a circle around them by holding hands. If a player is caught in the completed circle, they join the amoeba.
- Movement Rules:
- The amoeba can move as a chain (a line of people holding hands) to chase and trap players.
- Players can run through gaps in the chain, but the amoeba can form a circle quickly to trap them.
- Growing the Amoeba: As more players are tagged, the amoeba grows larger. All members must hold hands and remain connected at all times.
- Teamwork and Strategy: As the amoeba gets bigger, it requires more teamwork and communication to successfully tag other players.
- Winning the Game: The last player remaining outside the amoeba wins the game.
Safety and Fair Play
- Ensure the play area is safe and free from obstacles that could cause injury.
- Encourage fair play and sportsmanship among all players.
- Remind players to be gentle when tagging and forming circles to avoid hurting each other.
Enjoy the fast-paced fun of Amoeba Tag and work together to grow the biggest amoeba!