What is the Boo Radley game?

The Boo Radley game is a game that Scout, Jem, and their friend Dill played in "To Kill a Mockingbird." They would act out different scenarios of Boo Radley, a reclusive neighbor whom they had never seen. The game was based on their curiosity about Boo and their desire to know more about him.

In chapter 1, Scout describes the game as follows: "Boo was about six-and-a-half feet tall, judging from his tracks; he dined on raw squirrels and any cats he could catch, that's why his hands were bloodstained—if you ate an animal raw, you could never wash the blood off. There was a long jagged scar that ran across his face; what teeth he had were yellow and rotten; his eyes popped, and he drooled most of the time."

The game takes on a more serious tone when Jem and Scout realize the true identity of Boo Radley and how unfair it is to make fun of him. Scout says, "Atticus was right. One time he said you never really know a man until you stand in his shoes and walk around in them. Just standing on the Radley porch was enough."

The Boo Radley game ultimately serves as a way for the children to learn important lessons about empathy and understanding. It also highlights the theme of appearance vs. reality, as the children's perceptions of Boo are far from accurate. Overall, the game is a pivotal moment in the novel as it marks the beginning of Jem and Scout's understanding of the world around them.