12 tips for runners and chasers

A chase game is won with planning as much as with legs. These tips come from the way the rules work, so they hold in any city.

If you are running

• Use the head start to get far, then stop running. A calm walker blends in; a sprinter stands out.
• Plan around the reveal clock. Be on the move when a reveal starts, and change direction as soon as it ends.
• Do not ride to the end of the line. A ride has a time limit, and chasers can read a timetable too.
• Stay well inside the boundary. Near the edge, one wrong turn exposes you.
• Keep your phone charged. A power bank is the cheapest advantage you can carry.
• Agree on a meeting point with your teammate in case you get separated.

If you are chasing

• Split up. Three chasers in one place cover one street; three chasers apart cover a district.
• At each reveal, think about where the runners will be in ten minutes, not where they are now.
• Watch the transport stops near a revealed position. Runners love a quick tram.
• Go for the nearest team first. Every catch frees a chaser for the next hunt.
• Remember the last known positions. Runners often drift back to places they know.
• Ask for the code the moment you touch a runner, and enter it before you celebrate.

Above all, both sides should respect traffic rules and private property. No catch is worth running a red light.