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The description below was contributed by: Audra, on Dec 02, 2004 07:56:39PM


Equipment:
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Description:
A course is set. It can be walking around the house, or from tree to tree as long as it takes some time to get back to a base (which you also need to set). Then one person is named the ghost. The ghost hides while the other players (on base) count from one o'clok to MIDNIGHT!! at which time the players start walking around the course back to base. They must remain absoulutely silent. They keep going until the ghost pops out (whenever he/she wants). The ghost can also sneek around to different places as long as it's not seen. But if it is seen, the person who saw it can't hint to it in any way but they can walk faster or slower depending on the position of the ghost. When the ghost comes out or is seen, the other players run to base but have to stay on the course. Reapeat this until only one person is left. WARNING this game can't help but result in screams.

Other comments or suggestions:
Play it in the late afternoon, unless you're in an area where screams can't disturb, then play it at night :@

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