Flashlight Tag
- Players: 5 or more
- Duration: 20 - 40 min
- Average cost: $5
How to play
Played after dark. One player holds a flashlight and counts at base while everyone hides. Instead of tagging by touch, the seeker "tags" a player by catching them in the flashlight beam and calling their name. Named players return to base and wait. If the seeker calls the wrong name, the hider may relocate. Rotate the seeker each round so everyone gets a turn with the light. Agree on the play area in daylight first, and remove trip hazards before you start.
What you'll need
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