How to Play Foxes and Hounds
Get an even number of players., Divide the players in half., Set the boundaries., Send the foxes out to hide., Then the hounds track down the foxes.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Get an even number of players.
One half of the people will be the foxes, the other half will be the hounds. , This game is designed to take place in a very large outdoor space.
Ideally it should be about six blocks/a mile of playing space, although it depends on the terrain and how many hiding places there are. , The foxes are given a 10-20 minute head start, and they run off to hide wherever they want. , After the foxes have been given a good head start, the hounds go out and try to find the foxes.
Once all the foxes have been found (or the hounds give up), the game is over. -
Step 2: Divide the players in half.
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Step 3: Set the boundaries.
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Step 4: Send the foxes out to hide.
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Step 5: Then the hounds track down the foxes.
Detailed Guide
One half of the people will be the foxes, the other half will be the hounds. , This game is designed to take place in a very large outdoor space.
Ideally it should be about six blocks/a mile of playing space, although it depends on the terrain and how many hiding places there are. , The foxes are given a 10-20 minute head start, and they run off to hide wherever they want. , After the foxes have been given a good head start, the hounds go out and try to find the foxes.
Once all the foxes have been found (or the hounds give up), the game is over.
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