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Mugunghwa Kkochi Pieotseumnida (Korean Red Light Green Light)

M
PLAYERS
4+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Outdoor
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

One player, 'it', stands at one end of the play area facing away from the others, who line up at the far end.

2

The 'it' player chants the phrase 'the mugunghwa flower has bloomed' aloud, then spins around to face the group the instant the chant finishes.

3

While the chant is being said, other players advance toward 'it'; the moment the chant ends, everyone must freeze completely.

4

Anyone caught still moving when 'it' turns around is sent back to the starting line, or in some versions must join hands with 'it'.

5

The first player to sneak all the way up and tag 'it' before being caught wins and starts the next round as the new 'it'.