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Gorilla Tag (2021)

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Capture the Flag is a classic outdoor game played between two teams. The primary objective is to capture the opposing team's flag, which is located at their base, while simultaneously defending your own flag from being captured. The first team to successfully bring the enemy's flag back to their territory wins.
Here's a breakdown of the typical gameplay:
Setup:
Teams: Players are divided into two equal teams.
Territories: A playing area is divided into two distinct territories, one for each team. Boundaries can be marked with cones, lines, or natural landmarks.
Flags: Each team has a flag (or a similar marker).
Bases: Each team designates a "base" within their territory where their flag is placed. Sometimes the flag is hidden, adding to the challenge.
Jail (Optional): Some versions include a designated "jail" area in each territory where captured players are sent.
Gameplay:
Capturing the Flag: Players venture into the opposing team's territory to try and capture their flag.
Tagging: While in the enemy's territory, players can be tagged by members of the opposing team.
Going to Jail (if applicable): If tagged in enemy territory, the player is sent to the opposing team's jail.
Freeing Teammates (if applicable): Teammates can free players from their own jail by entering enemy territory and tagging their jailed teammate. Both the rescuer and the rescued player often get a free walk back to their own territory without being tagged.
Defending the Flag: Players also work to defend their own flag by tagging opposing players who enter their territory.
Winning: A team wins by capturing the opponent's flag and successfully returning it to their own base without being tagged while carrying it.
Key Elements and Strategies:
Teamwork: Effective communication and coordination are crucial for both offense (capturing the flag) and defense.
Strategy: Teams often develop strategies involving assigning players to offense, defense, and jailbreaks.
Agility and Speed: Evading tags and running with the flag require physical agility and speed.
Risk Assessment: Players must decide when to venture into enemy territory and when to play defensively.
History:
The concept of Capture the Flag has roots in military history, where capturing an enemy's flag was a significant objective, symbolizing victory and demoralizing the opposing forces. The modern version of the game with specific rules is believed to have been formalized in the 1860s by a German gymnast named Wilhelm Lübeck, who included it in a German gymnastic manual under the name "Fahnenbarlauf." The game then spread in popularity, becoming a staple in summer camps, schools, and neighborhoods worldwide.