Hug Tag

This interactive tag game creates an energetic atmosphere while encouraging quick social connections among participants. Hug Tag offers a unique twist on traditional tag by providing a temporary safe zone when two people hug. Perfect for youth groups, physical education classes and team-building workshops looking for fun, movement-based activities. The simple rules and engaging format make this game accessible for diverse groups while promoting interaction and generating laughter in a supportive environment.

Hug Tag – Interactive Tag Game

1. Spread your group evenly throughout a designated area.
2. Nominate a volunteer to be the initial tagger, ie they will soon start chasing others.
3. To avoid being tagged, an individual may choose to run very fast or engage in a mutual hug with another person.
4. Two people may only embrace in a hug for three seconds, after which they must separate and return to the game.
5. The ‘tagger’ is not entitled to hover over hugging pairs.
6. When a tag is made, the roles reverse and the new ‘tagger’ resumes the chase.
7. Continue play for several minutes, or until your group’s energy starts to wane.