Crowded Space

Crowded Space

A fun and inclusive variant of hide-and-seek.

  • 6+ years
  • Group size: 5+
  • Duration: 20 min
  • Alternative physical activities
  • Nature playground
  • Mountains, forests and fields

This is a hide-and-seek variant where one person gets 60 seconds to hide. The rest of the group then act as individual detectives and try to find the missing person. The first one to find the missing person should not alert the others this time, but instead hide in the same spot. Eventually, more and more people will hide in the same spot, and fewer and fewer will be detectives. The person who first found the missing person gets to hide next time.

Variation

Play the game in a smaller area. This allows everyone to participate in the search, ensuring it's not just for the fastest who can cover large areas. By working in pairs, more people can participate, e.g., blind or visually impaired individuals.