One person hides and everyone searches; when a player finds the hider, they quietly join the same hiding place until almost everyone is packed together.
- Players
- 5–20
- Ages
- 10+
- Play time
- 15–30 min
- Supplies
- None
- Where
- Indoors / Outdoors
- Energy
- Medium
READY IN 3 MINUTES
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.
- Choose one hider and agree safe boundaries.
- Everyone else waits while the hider finds a spot.
- Search individually.
- When someone finds the hider, they quietly join them instead of announcing it.
- Continue until one searcher remains, then choose a new hider.
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
Use teams or a time limit for large spaces.
Make it a great round
Ban locked rooms, vehicles, roads, elevated spaces, tight containers and any location without easy exit.
Keep everyone comfortable
Invite players to pass or adapt the activity. Keep walkways clear and choose a seated version when movement is unsuitable.