Here are some easy to run wide games to play with your Scouts
1. Capture the Flag
- Objective: Capture the opposing team’s flag and bring it back to your base while defending your own flag.
- Setup: Two teams, each with a base and a flag. The playing area is divided into two territories.
- Rules: Players can be tagged and sent to a ‘jail’ if caught in enemy territory. They can be freed by a teammate touching them.
2. Manhunt
- Objective: One team (hunters) tries to find and tag the other team (hunted) who are hiding.
- Setup: A large area with plenty of hiding spots.
- Rules: The hunted have a head start to hide. Once tagged, they become hunters.
3. Stealth
- Objective: Move silently from a start point to an end point without being detected by ‘guards’.
- Setup: Select guards to stand still or patrol in specific areas.
- Rules: Players must move quietly and hide to avoid detection. If spotted, they must return to the start.
4. The Great Escape
- Objective: Escape from a designated area while avoiding capture by ‘guards’.
- Setup: Mark a ‘prison’ area and assign guards.
- Rules: Prisoners must find a way to escape without being tagged by guards.
hey, ive read about Capture the Flag, sounds fun n all, but how many peeps do u actually need to play it right? wanna try with my mates this weekend. cheers for the ideas, The Busy Scouter.
Great read, The Busy Scouter! Brought back so many memories of playing Manhunt as a kid. Thinking of introducing it to my nephews. Keep up the good work.
ah, manhunt was the best, wasn’t it? might have to join you, Geoff. this article’s a real throwback!
stealth section sounds cool, like being in a real-life video game lol. anyone got any tips for not getting caught?
okay, but isn’t The Great Escape just a fancy name for hide n seek? dunno how it’s different. someone explain pls.
I appreciate the efforts, The Busy Scouter, in providing a variety of games. However, are there any indoor alternatives? Weather doesn’t always allow for outdoor activities.
Yeah would love some indoor game ideas too! Sometimes it’s just too cold outside lol.
Delightful article, dear. Reminds me of the games my grandchildren play. It’s lovely to see such fun still encouraged.
Found the part on Stealth interesting! How do you suggest making it more challenging for older participants?
I doubt the educational value in these games. Seems more like mindless fun. Are there any games that challenge the mind?
oh, the concept of The Great Escape game is like a story unfolding. can’t wait to try it. feels like living in a fantasy!
the stealth game sounds epic, kinda like hide and seek but for pros. gonna see if my friends wanna play 🙂
stealth is my fav part too, maisy! let’s team up and dominate!