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Two Methods:Playing with One 'It' PersonPlaying Team Flashlight Tag

Playing tag has always been about outrunning whoever is "It." But now, you can add a fun twist, making the game more about stealth and tact, by using flashlights to transform the game. Here are two different methods for wikiHow to play flashlight tag.

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EditMethod 1 of 2: Playing with One 'It' Person

  1. Play Flashlight Tag Step 1
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    Find a barely lit area to play. Make sure there are a lot of hiding spots and that it is a safe place to run around.
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  2. Play Flashlight Tag Step 2
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    Gather a group of people. One person should have a flashlight.
  3. Play Flashlight Tag Step 3
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    Choose who is 'it'. This person will have the flashlight and will be responsible for "tagging" people.
  4. Play Flashlight Tag Step 4
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    Have the person who is 'It' counts to 30-60 while everyone else hides.
  5. Play Flashlight Tag Step 5
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    Make sure that the person who is 'It' should then start to look for people. To tag a person, the person that is 'it' must shine the light on them and call out their name.
  6. Play Flashlight Tag Step 6
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    Know that the new 'It' person is the one caught first.
  7. Play Flashlight Tag Step 7
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    Start the new game with that person as "It".
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EditMethod 2 of 2: Playing Team Flashlight Tag

  1. Play Flashlight Tag Step 8
    1
    Find a barely lit area to play. Make sure there are a lot of hiding spots and that it is a safe place to run around.
  2. Play Flashlight Tag Step 9
    2
    Gather a group of people. Everyone should have a flashlight.
  3. Play Flashlight Tag Step 10
    3
    Break the group apart. Give one minute for everyone to run in all of the different directions and hide. This is an important step before you start playing so that the game will last longer.
  4. Play Flashlight Tag Step 11
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    "Tag people" until no one else is left. To "tag someone," a person should sneak up on another person and shine the flashlight on them. This person is then out. Make sure to quickly shine the light on the person, then turn it off immediately or you will be spotted.
  5. Play Flashlight Tag Step 12
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    Continue until only one person is left.
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EditTips

  • The more people, the better.
  • It should be dark outside so you can see the light from the flashlight.
  • Have at least three people playing.

EditWarnings

  • Because its dark, make sure you don't lose anyone for too long or something might have happened to them.
  • Don't be upset if you lose! It's just a game!

EditThings You'll Need

  • A flashlight
  • Friends

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