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Oni Gokko (Demon Tag)

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PLAYERS
4+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Outdoor
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

One player is chosen as the "oni" (demon) and counts aloud with their eyes covered while others scatter.

2

After counting, the oni chases the other players around the play area.

3

A player who is tagged becomes the new oni for the next round.

4

Some variants let the oni tag multiple players before ending the round, all of whom become oni together.

5

Play continues for as many rounds as the group likes, rotating who takes on the demon role.