Text/Video All Media Reporter Tian Tian
"Everyone hurry up and join the group, our game of peek-a-boo is about to begin." On the evening of September 11, an outdoor "hide and seek" game for adults was staged in Hunan Martyrs' Park.
Following the explosion of frisbee, the enhanced version of "Peekaboo" topped the new hit of young people's favorite games. Different from the "peek-a-boo" that many people remember as a child, the game is divided into two camps to chase, because of the simple rules and strong social attributes, it has become the "favorite" of today's young people.
On the evening of September 11, a reporter from Sanxiang Metropolitan Daily participated in it and felt the charm of this chase game.
The game of "peekaboo" caught fire among young people
At 19 o'clock on September 11, inside the park, with the organizer's order. More than 40 participants quickly dispersed, running or hiding, with excited and nervous looks on their faces. In this game of cat and mouse chase, they play the role of a captured "mouse".
"This is the fifth game of our organization, with 68 participants." Mr. Liu, the organizer of the game, introduced that he was previously the manager of a frisbee club in Changsha, and as the popularity of the "peek-a-boo" game heated up rapidly, the number of participants increased significantly, and the club began to organize the "peekaboo" game.
Compared with the professionalism of the take-off plate, the rules of "peek-a-boo" are relatively simple, and the participants are divided into two different camps: mice and cats. Before the game starts, the organizer will issue a glowing bracelet symbolizing identity to all participants, and pull all participants into the group, where everyone will share their location.
Participants assigned to the mouse camp have 5 minutes to hide, after which the participants of the cat camp can hunt "mice" in the park according to the location shared in the group. During this period, "Mouse" can only hide and escape within the prescribed range, and once caught, it will immediately change roles and join the cat camp. During the two-hour game time, as long as the "mouse" is not completely captured, the faction wins, and vice versa, the "cat" wins.
"The game is very popular, and every time the event is released, a minimum of 60 people participate, and the maximum number of more than 100 people participates. For the first 30 participants, we are free of charge. Mr. Liu introduced that as a game organizer, the club will provide corresponding game props and drinks, and the fee standard is between 9.9 yuan and 29.9 yuan.
(Even on weekdays, "peek-a-boo" activities are available almost daily.) ）
Strong social attributes, play and make new friends at the same time
The reporter searched for keywords and found that there are not a few similar "peek-a-boo" clubs in Changsha, and the concentrated play time is set from 19 o'clock to 21 o'clock, and the selected location is mostly large parks. Registration for each club is hot.
However, the game also has certain risks, and reporters found that some participants would hide in high places or trees in order to avoid "pursuit". The organizers also said that because of the low fees, there is no insurance for each participant, and only a reminder obligation can be played before the game starts.
(Location sharing page after the peekaboo event starts.) ）
"This is the fifth time I've played it, I love the game, and I feel like the stress of the day is gone." Ms. Zeng, who lives in Kaifu District, Changsha, is a fan of the game "Peekaboo" and has not been absent from a single event since her first participation in club activities. Ms. Zeng said that as a 9-to-5 office worker, there has been a long-term lack of physical exercise. She prefers this kind of fun outdoor exercise to a boring gym.
(Participants are required to wear a corresponding luminous bracelet.) ）
Mr. Wang, who lives in Tianxin District, participates in the game with strong social attributes, because there are many participants, most of them are peers, and he can make new friends every time he participates in the activity. "Nowadays, young people's social circles are relatively narrow, and through games, they can not only make friends with the same hobbies, but also allow themselves to get away from the computer and participate in outdoor activities." Mr. Wang said that during the game, it is necessary to become teammates and opponents with strangers, and young people can always get acquainted quickly.
After the game, many participants exchanged contact information and met for the next meeting. "This game may only catch fire for a while, after all, new things will always be attractive." Mr. Liu, the organizer, said that he will continue to organize emerging group games in the future, and only by always innovating will the club be revitalized forever.