Monarch Tag

This team tag game creates engaging physical activity with a strategic twist as teams evolve throughout play. Monarch Tag develops teamwork, quick decision-making, and tactical thinking as the balance of power shifts continuously. Simple tagging ideas quickly transform into complex strategies when participants discover effective passing patterns and movement techniques. Perfect for physical education classes, youth groups, or outdoor events where inclusive, high-energy activity with minimal equipment is needed.

Monarch Tag – Team Tag Game

1. Identify clear boundaries of a wide, open playing space.
2. In the beginning, every person belongs to the team of Monarchists.
3. Ask for one volunteer to become the first Republican.
4. The Republican aims to tag as many Monarchists as possible using a soft, tossable ball.
5. As the sole Republican, they may run with the ball.
6. When a Monarchist is successfully tagged (below their waist,) they immediately join the Republican team.
7. From this point, Republicans are not permitted to move if they are holding the ball, but they may pass it.
8. Game continues until all members of the Monarchs team are tagged to join the Republican team.