Partner Protection
A walking-only game of tip where linking arms with somebody makes you safe, but only for three seconds.
- Players
- 10–40
- Ages
- 7+
- Time
- 15 min
- Prep
- None
- Equipment
- None
How to play
Choose one person to be in. Their job is to tip somebody else, who then takes over. Two rules change everything: walking only, no running, and any two players may link arms for up to three seconds to become immune. While arms are linked neither player can be tipped, so whoever is in has to give up and look elsewhere. Three seconds is the limit. Without it, everyone pairs off permanently and the game stops. Players quickly start seeking out allies across the room, which is the whole point.
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