Players freeze in dramatic poses and take turns making one quick hand-tag attempt while their target gets one defensive movement.
- Players
- 4–20
- Ages
- 10+
- Play time
- 10–20 min
- Supplies
- None
- Where
- Indoors / Outdoors
- Energy
- Medium
READY IN 1 MINUTE
Get set up
No equipment is required. Gather the group where everyone can hear the explanation and demonstrate one sample turn before starting.
LET’S PLAY
Here’s how it works.
- Stand in a loose circle and strike a frozen pose.
- Choose the first player.
- On a turn, that player makes one controlled movement trying to lightly tap another player’s hand.
- The target may make one defensive movement at the same time.
- Freeze again, then continue around the circle; a touched hand can rest for the next turn rather than eliminating the player.
A few ground rules
Keep the agreed turn order, boundaries and timing consistent for everyone. Players may pass or use an accessibility adaptation without penalty.
Mix it up
Play seated with hand movements only or give each player two hand lives.
Make it a great round
No body contact, punching, grabbing or forceful swings. Keep generous spacing.
Keep everyone comfortable
Invite players to pass or adapt the activity. Keep walkways clear and choose a seated version when movement is unsuitable.