Creeper tag

Objective: Children try to avoid being tagged by Creepers while rescuing frozen teammates.

Setup:

• Mark out a safe play space in the gym with cones.

• Choose 2–3 players (or staff) to start as Creepers.

• All other players are Survivors.

  
  

How to Play:

1. Creepers chase Survivors around the play area.

2. If a Creeper tags a Survivor, that child must freeze on the spot with arms out like a statue.

3. To unfreeze a teammate, another Survivor must run up and perform a quick “crafting action” (e.g., 3 star jumps or clapping hands together three times).

4. Creepers cannot camp right next to frozen players — they must move on to chase others.

5. The game continues until most of the group has been frozen, then reset with new Creepers.

   
   

Variations:

• Power-Ups: Scatter foam blocks or beanbags that players can collect for “swords.” If a Survivor is carrying one, they are safe from being tagged once.

• Level Up: Add more Creepers as the game goes on.

• Team Creepers: Have Creepers work together to trap Survivors.

  
  

End of Game:

• Rotate Creeper roles often so everyone gets a turn.

• Play 2–3 rounds, each lasting about 5–8 minutes.