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Bojú Bojú (the Yoruba children's hide-and-seek)

Episode 10 · Nigeria

Players

3 or more players (the more, the merrier)

You need

No equipment needed

Where

a safe space with places to hide (garden, park, home)

Rules

1. The seeker faces a tree or a wall and covers their eyes; everyone else hides.
2. The seeker sings: "Can I open my eyes?"
3. If the hiders aren't ready they all shout "Not yet!", and when they are, "Open!"
4. The seeker starts looking.
5. The first one found is the seeker next round and sings the song.

Winner: The first one found is the seeker next round.

Safety: No hiding in cupboards, behind doors that lock, near cars or by the road. Agree on the borders of the hiding area together before you play.