Definition
A nighttime hide-and-seek variant played outdoors after dark, in which one player (the 'ghost') hides while others search by flashlight, with players attempting to get back to 'base' safely before being caught. The atmosphere and darkness add an element of spooky fun to traditional hiding gameplay.
Example Usage
On Halloween, the neighborhood kids organized a game of ghost in the graveyard across the park.
Origin
An Americanized folk game emerging from hide-and-seek traditions, popularized primarily through word-of-mouth in suburban areas since the 1970s.
Fun Fact
The game is sometimes called 'Ghosts in the Graveyard' and regional variations include different base rules and boundaries.
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