Hide-and-seek

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Hide-and-seek is a popular children's game in which one player covers their eyes for a brief period (often counting to 100) while the other players hide. The seeker then opens their eyes and tries to find the hiders; the first one found is the next seeker, and the last is the winner of the round.

Gameplay[edit | edit source]

The game is played by one player chosen (designated as being "it") closing their eyes and counting to a predetermined number while the other players hide. After reaching this number, the player who is "it" calls "Ready or not, here I come!" and then attempts to locate all concealed players.[1]

Variations[edit | edit source]

There are many variations of this game, and it is commonly played throughout the world. Some variations include complex rules such as time limits, safe zones and tagging.[2]

In popular culture[edit | edit source]

Hide-and-seek is often played in a variety of media, including books, films, and games. It is often used as a metaphor for the idea of the "hidden" or "unseen".[3]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "How to Play Hide and Seek". Retrieved 2018-07-06.
  2. "Hide and Seek Variations". Retrieved 2018-07-06.
  3. "Hide and Seek in Pop Culture". Retrieved 2018-07-06.

External links[edit | edit source]

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