Flamingo Freeze Tag

Flamingo Freeze Tag

A traditional tag game that can challenge imagination and balance.

  • 6+ years
  • Group size: 4+
  • Duration: 15 min
  • Tag
  • Mountains, forests and fields
  • Gym / Sports hall
  • Open space

One participant is 'it' and chases the others. Those being chased can 'save themselves' by freezing in a chosen position. As long as they stand completely still, they cannot be tagged.

The one who is 'it' can at any time decide that the 'frozen' players must start moving again. They then stand up and count loudly to 10 (or more). While counting, those who were frozen can run away and possibly find a new position to freeze in.

Variation

  • Vary the form of movement: walk, hop, crawl, slither, slide on their bottom, etc.
  • Slow down the pace by letting participants move in pairs or by giving extra tasks, for example:
  • The one who is 'it' can count to a higher number for participants who move slower, so that everyone gets a real chance to get away.