28) Elbow Tag

Supplies
*none

How to play
Have everyone split into pairs and link arms. Have the pairs then form a circle, with a few feet (3-5 ft) between each pair. Pick one pair to enter the circle. Choose one to be "It," and one to be the "runner." It attempts to tag the runner, who must try to get to safety by linking elbows with one of the other pairs.
When the runner links elbows with a player, the other player within the pair becomes the new runner, and must seek safety from another pair, not including the pairs on either side of him/her. When It tags a runner, positions switch. It becomes the runner, and the runner becomes It.
This game is fast-paced. It may start of slowly, but once the players catch on, it is hilarious.

from 12/31/06, 2:32pm