Cops and Robbers

🎂 6 + years ⏱️ 45 min 📍 Forest & Meadow ⭐ active

Have you ever heard of the exciting game "Cops and Robbers"? In this game, you can take on the thrilling roles of a cop or a robber and experience a real adventure. A cop is similar to a police officer. So when you play "Cops and Robbers", the cops play the role of the police trying to catch the robbers. This game is easy to understand. You just need a group of at least four children. The more, the merrier!

How it works

You can either decide among yourselves who wants to be on which team, or you can draw lots. A tip is to keep the teams equal in size. This way, the game is fair and balanced.
Choose a large play area. This could be a big garden, a piece of forest, or a park. The main thing is that there are plenty of hiding spots. Make sure the play area is safe and that you won't get lost.
The cops must try to 'catch' all the robbers by touching them. The robbers, on the other hand, try to escape from the cops for as long as possible.
At the beginning of the game, the robbers get a small head start to hide. Then, after you count to 20 or 30, the chase begins!
If a cop touches a robber, the robber is 'caught' and must wait at a designated spot until another robber comes to rescue them. A robber can 'rescue' a caught robber by touching them without being caught by a cop.
The game ends when all the robbers are caught or when a set time limit is reached. Then you can switch roles and start again. So, put on your running shoes, choose your team, and get ready to embark on the adventure of "Cops and Robbers". Have fun!