How to Play Missionary Tag Players: 7 to 61 Things needed to play: Open space 7 or more players Game Setup: Everyone gets a partner and interlocks elbows except for the person who is “it” and the runner. Form a circle with the players. How to Play: The person who is “it” chases the runner, trying to tag them. The “runner” player locks elbows with a player in the circle, becoming safe. The person on the other side of the runner must now run to avoid becoming “it.” Strategy: Players should think quickly and communicate with their partners to evade being tagged. The game encourages teamwork and agility, making it a fun activity for all ages. History of the Game: In High School, we called it Missionary Tag as the game required you to have a companion. It was a popular activity during recess, fostering both competition and camaraderie among friends.