Instead of 1 person looking for everyone who is hiding, now only 1 person has to go and hide. The others have to go and find this person. When they know where that person is hiding, they should try to hide with that person unnoticed. The one who remains last is lost.
Skill focus
Primary Skill Focus
- Creativity
Complementary/Secondary Skill Focus
- Problem-solving
- Valuing people and nature
- Flexibility
- Emotional awareness, regulation and communication
| Age group | Student number | Duration |
| 6 -10 years old | At least 4 children | 1 round = 10-20 minutes |
How to play – brief game rules
Setup:
- One person hides while the others count.
Gameplay:
- Then everyone else goes to find that person.
- When someone finds the hidden person, they join them in the hiding spot without saying anything.
- The group in the hiding spot keeps growing.
- The last person to find the hiding spot loses.
So, it’s the opposite of regular hide-and-seek.
Winning the Game:
- In Reverse Hide-and-Seek, the winner is everyone who finds the hiding spot early and joins the group.
- The last person to find the hiding spot loses.