Pupils at 21 schools are participating in the second season of the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead’s Street Tag game.

The game, which started on September 16, turns the borough into a giant playground where pupils and their families search for hidden virtual tags using a smartphone, to win prizes.

The free game encourages players to get healthier while discovering new places in their communities.

In the first season, from June to August, pupils and their families walked more than 45,000 miles across the borough, taking more than 52 million steps and collecting more than 69,000 tags.

The tags could be found in parks, footpaths, and leisure centres, translate into points, which then become cash prizes for the schools.

Councillor Catherine del Campo, cabinet member for adult services, health, and housing services, said: "We want the Royal Borough to be the best place for children and young people to grow up, where they can thrive and be their best selves.

"Street Tag isn’t just about getting active.

"It’s about sparking that spirit of adventure, inspiring families to explore our vibrant parks and green spaces, libraries, playgrounds, sports facilities, as well as the borough’s history and cultural treats."

The council is running the game in partnership with app firm Street Tag, along with 20 other local authorities across the country.

Seun Oshinaike, Street Tag’s founder and CEO, said: "Street Tag changes the simple act of walking into a powerful and joyful experience."

The next season, early next year, will be open to all borough residents.