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Fugitive is a game created by collaborating many various outdoor games such as Capture the Flag and Cops and Robbers. Fugitive is played with "runners", "drivers", and "riders." The group is split into two sides, the "fugitives" and the "police."

The fugitive's goal is to run from a starting point to a finish point without being tagged by any of the riders. The fugitive must remain on foot, no vehicles or alternate modes of transportation other than swimming. There are no boundaries for where the fugitive may go; he/she can cut through yards, over fences, on roofs, through businesses, houses, roads, beaches, woods, etc. A time limit is established for the fugitives based on the distance and difficulty, meaning they have to pace themselves in their travel. The drivers role is to transport the riders around town trying to find the fugitives. The riders and drivers may use cell phones or walkie talkies to plan their pursuit. The drivers may not hit the fugitives; they should remain within reasonable limitations of traffic law. If a fugitive is caught before the safe zone surrounding the finish point, he/she becomes a rider, making the game more difficult for fugitives. Riders must stay within reasonable distance to their vehicles, and must tag the fugitive with their hand. After the time limit is up, all remaining fugitives are considered busted. A new route is chosen, and another game may begin from the finish point. Often, five or more games are played in one night. There is no prize for being a winning fugitive, just freedom (glory, honor, and bragging rights included).

Fugitive can be played during the day, however, the fugitive founders and current loyals would say that it is meant only for night. It is still unclear where the name originated, but the term is commonly used in Oak Harbor, Washington, where it is played by local citizens around town even today.

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