| Capture the Flag |
Two teams compete to capture the opposing flag and bring it back to their base. |
Large outdoor field |
7 |
60 |
9 |
5 |
8 |
| Tug of War |
Two teams pull on opposite ends of a rope to bring the other team across a designated line. |
Large outdoor or indoor space |
5 |
15 |
8 |
2 |
8 |
| Obstacle Course |
Players navigate through a series of physical obstacles, testing their agility and endurance. |
Large outdoor area |
9 |
45 |
9 |
6 |
5 |
| Treasure Hunt |
Players follow clues to find hidden objects, requiring both physical and mental effort. |
Outdoor park or large indoor area |
6 |
30 |
6 |
7 |
6 |
| Relay Race |
Teams race in succession, passing a baton from one runner to the next until the finish line. |
Large outdoor track or field |
5 |
20 |
7 |
4 |
6 |
| Scavenger Hunt |
Teams search for specified objects within a set area, testing their resourcefulness and teamwork. |
Outdoor or indoor area |
6 |
40 |
5 |
8 |
9 |
| Trust Fall |
Players fall backward into the arms of their team, building trust and teamwork. |
Outdoor or indoor space |
4 |
10 |
3 |
5 |
7 |
| Knot Relay |
Teams race to complete various knots in succession, testing their knot-tying skills. |
Indoor or outdoor space |
6 |
20 |
4 |
6 |
7 |
| Blindfolded Obstacle Course |
Players navigate an obstacle course blindfolded with guidance from their team. |
Large outdoor or indoor area |
8 |
30 |
7 |
8 |
6 |
| Scout's Own |
A reflective and spiritual gathering focused on scouting values. |
Quiet indoor or outdoor space |
1 |
20 |
1 |
8 |
9 |
| First Aid Relay |
Teams race to complete first aid tasks, such as bandaging and splinting. |
Indoor or outdoor area |
7 |
25 |
6 |
7 |
6 |
| Craft Relay |
Teams race to gather materials and successfully build a spinner toy. |
Outdoor area with fire pits |
8 |
30 |
8 |
5 |
8 |
| Kim's Game |
Players study a collection of objects for a short time and then recall them from memory. |
Indoor space with a table |
3 |
15 |
2 |
9 |
8 |
| Human Knot |
Players stand in a circle, hold hands with different people across the circle, and untangle themselves without letting go. |
Outdoor or indoor space |
5 |
15 |
3 |
8 |
8 |
| Spud |
Players toss a ball into the air, call out a player's number, and everyone else runs. The called player tries to tag someone with the ball. |
Outdoor field |
4 |
20 |
6 |
5 |
7 |
| Memory Circle |
Players sit in a circle and try to remember and repeat items mentioned by others, adding to the list each time. |
Indoor or outdoor space |
3 |
10 |
2 |
9 |
6 |
| Sardines |
A reverse hide-and-seek game where one player hides and others search, joining the hider when found. |
Large indoor or outdoor space |
4 |
30 |
5 |
4 |
5 |
| Whisper Down the Lane |
Players pass a whispered message around a circle, and the last player says it aloud to see how it has changed. |
Indoor or outdoor space |
2 |
10 |
1 |
6 |
8 |
| Duck, Duck, Goose |
Players sit in a circle, and one player walks around tapping heads saying "duck," until they choose a "goose" who must chase them. |
Outdoor field or indoor room |
3 |
15 |
4 |
3 |
8 |
| Friendship Knot |
Players practice tying a friendship knot in string, symbolizing teamwork and friendship. |
Indoor or outdoor space |
2 |
10 |
1 |
5 |
5 |
| Campfire Songs |
Singing songs together around a circle with clapping and gestures, fostering unity. |
Outdoor campfire area |
1 |
20 |
2 |
3 |
8 |
| Parachute Games |
Players hold the edges of a large parachute, creating waves, tossing balls, or running underneath it. |
Large outdoor or indoor space |
3 |
15 |
4 |
4 |
9 |
| Two Truths and a Lie |
Players state two true facts and one lie; others guess. |
Small Room |
3 |
15 |
1 |
4 |
4 |
| Would You Rather |
Participants choose between two difficult scenarios. |
Small Room |
3 |
10 |
1 |
4 |
2 |
| Find Someone Who |
A scavenger hunt where players find others who meet criteria. |
Open Space |
3 |
20 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
| Guess Who |
Participants ask yes/no questions to guess a person's identity. |
Small Room |
3 |
15 |
2 |
4 |
4 |
| Interview Bingo |
Bingo game where players find others to meet criteria. |
Open Space |
6 |
30 |
4 |
5 |
5 |
| Story Chain |
Each person adds a line to create a group story. |
Quiet Space |
3 |
15 |
2 |
6 |
4 |
| Charades |
Players act out words or phrases without speaking. |
Open Space |
5 |
20 |
5 |
3 |
4 |
| Team Juggle |
Team members juggle random objects back and forth in sequence. |
Open Space |
5 |
15 |
3 |
3 |
3 |