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Woman chasing man trying to grab his fabric tail, as seen in fun tag and PE game called Tail Tag

Tail Tag

Engaging & highly energetic tag game for all groups.

  • Fast-paced
  • Addictively fun
  • Friendly competition
  • Highly energetic

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Identify the boundaries of play.
  2. Distribute one bandana/light-weight scarf to each person.
  3. Instruct each person to tuck the tail of the bandana inside the waistband of their trousers/shorts, and at least 2/3 of the cloth must be visible and grabbable.
  4. When ready, everyone aims to snatch the tail attached to as many people as possible, while also attempting to avoid having their tail stolen.
  5. Challenge each person to collect (and wear) as many tails as possible.
  6. When someone steals a tail, they must tuck it into his/her waistband within five seconds.
  7. When a person loses their tail, they must immediately kneel down.
  8. If kneeling, a person may re-enter the game if they are able to snag the tail of an unsuspecting passerby.
  9. Continue playing for 2 to 5 minutes, or until only one person is left standing (wearing all the tails.)

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Comments (1)

  1. David Piang-Nee

    Super fun tag game for all ages. Love the group variation where tags groups are defined by tag colours.. this makes the game more collaborative and strategic.

    Another way of winning is that the last remaining tagger wins it for their colour team.

    Either way, lots of fun.

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