Grounders

Grounders is a playground game somewhat similar to Tag, wherein the object is for the play who is "it" to tag another player. However, the "it" player is blindfolded, and, if he/she suspects another player is touching the ground, may call "grounders" to "tag" the player without actually touching them

Rules

- The "it" player must start from a determined point, and give a full 10-count before beginning pursuit
- The "it" player must be blindfolded/unable to see
- If the "it" player is caught peeking, they must start again, returning to the original start point and counting to 10
- If the "it player touches another player, that player becomes "it"
- If the "it" player calls "Grounders" when another player is on the ground, that player becomes "it"
- All player must start on the same playground structure, and remain on it for the 10-count. However, after the 10-count, the entire playground is available
- No player is allowed to physically strike the "it" player with anything. If a player DOES strike the "it" player, it counts as a tag and that player is "it"
- Players are allowed to make any non-physical distractions they like, as long as it does not interfere with the other players

- No non-"it" players are allowed to hold another non-"it" player, for use as a human shield or otherwise. Violation is punished by the player becoming "it"
- If a player is on the ground, and jumps when "Grounders" is called, he must land on a structure to be safe. Landing on the ground counts as a tag.
- All disputes are decided by general consensus of all impartial players.
- If a player who is "it has been "it" for more than 20 minutes, and has still not tagged a player, "Mercy" may be called by any player, including the "it" player, and a new player is nominated. It is then up to the other players whether or not the "it" player may continue playing.