The game itself has many variations, but these are often referred to by other names depending on location or specific rules:
* Tag: The most common and general name.
* Chase: Another common name, emphasizing the chase element.
* Catch: A name often used for a variation where players try to touch someone while running.
* Red Rover: A specific variation where players stand in two lines and try to break through each other's line.
* Kick the Can: A variation where players hide while one player tries to find them.
* Freeze Tag: A variation where players freeze in place when tagged.
While these games are often called "Tig" in some regions, it's not a widely recognized dialectal term.
Therefore, there are no "dialects" of "Tig" in the same way that there are dialects of a language. The variations of the game are simply different ways of playing, with different names used depending on the location and specific rules.