Three in One.
Three players are “It” and must run with arms linked. To catch anyone they must encircle him. The one whom they catch hooks on to the right end of their line and the one on the left end is no longer “It” but goes free. The next one who is caught does the same thing, links arms with the right end of the “It” line and the one on the left end is free. That will make your “Its” change constantly.
If you think it an easy matter to get away from three “Its” just try it!
Ouch!
“It” runs around trying to tag someone in some spot that is remote from a runner’s hand.
He finally tags Jimmy right between the shoulders. Jimmy becomes “It” and must run around with his left hand on the place on which he was tagged, between the shoulders. But Jim gets his revenge because in just about no time he tags Harry on the heel and Harry has to be “It” with his hand on his heel. “It” must always keep his left hand on the place he was tagged. If there are any fat guests present tag them on the toe, and watch them run around with their hands on their toes!
Ankle Tag.
A limited space is advisable with not more than thirty men or boys as contestants. Let trees make a boundary line. No one is allowed to go outside that line. “It” is chasing Mr. Jones, who, wishing to save himself, looks for the nearest ankle as a safety spot. It belongs to Billy Sprowls. Mr. Jones clutches that ankle, thereby making both himself and Billy safe. Jack Knight has Billy’s other ankle and he too is safe. “It” looks for another victim who perhaps makes a noble effort to get an ankle but just as he is about to lay hold on it, the owner of the ankle flees, leaving him in the clutches of the enemy. If he is tagged he becomes “It.” A whistle is blown every time a new “It” is installed, to avoid confusion.
Perhaps “It” thinks that some people are playing safe too long at a stretch, so he may call out “Fruit basket!” and everyone must change his position.
The rules are very simple. They are as follows: