Clown Tag
Gaulier era-present · Paris / worldwide
Also known as Playful Tag, Chase-the-Joy
Full-room tag game — but players are told to stay playful, never 'strategic'; you tag someone only when you're delighted to.
Known for
- Clown-school staple — named to emphasize pleasure over winning.
- Gaulier side-coaches: 'you are not having fun, it's terrible.'
- Reset button for improvisers who have gone too heady — brings the body back.
- Works as a mid-class break, not just an opener.
Connected to
Games
People
philippe gaulier
Concepts
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