During the game, children encounter constantly changing situations: sometimes they are chasers, other times runners, or they may even switch to the opposing team. The game requires quick adaptation, immediate reaction to decision-making situations, and the ability to accept changes that occur during the game – for example, suddenly “losing” a teammate or moving to the opposing team themselves.

During the game, children:

• Process experiences of failure (e.g., being caught or failing to catch anyone).
• Learn to rebuild their motivation when they return to the game or take on a new role.
• React quickly to changing situations (e.g., unexpected team name calls).
• Experience the balance between risk-taking and self-control (e.g., how far they dare to advance while in danger).
• Reframe defeat as not an end but the beginning of a new role.

From the perspective of resilience, the game is particularly effective in normalizing mistakes and providing opportunities for quick processing and moving past them – all within a playful, safe environment.