Participants:As many as possible
The “it” is chosen through the Jack-en-poy (Rock, paper, scissor) process or another “it” selection process like “maalis taya” or “maiba taya.” The game’s American equivalent is the hide-and-seek. After the “it” selection process, the “it” goes to a pre-determined “home-base,” closes or covers his or her eyes with his or her hands while standing in front of a wall, and starts to count from 1 to the number the players have agreed upon – say 1 to 10 or 1 to 30. After shouting the last number, the “it” searches for the participants who are currently hiding. If the “it” spots a participant, the “it” must shout “boom” or “bung” and run back and touch the “home base” and shout “save!” If the spotted player reaches the base first, the “it” remains the “it” and has to locate the other participants. The next “it” is determined depending on what has been agreed upon by the participants: the “it” may be first person who was seen hiding by the “it” and was beaten to the home base, or may be last person who was seen by the “it” and was beaten to the home base. The game ends when everybody is tired of playing.
