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*[[A Great Wind Blows]]
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==Game Leading Tips and Tricks==
*[[Bat & Moths]]
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*[[Bear Salmon Mosquito]]
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*[[Ideas for Getting a Group's Attention]]
*[[Dark Moon Mission]]
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*[[Ideas for Checking In with a Group]]
*[[Cougar Stalks Deer]]
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*[[Ideas for Splitting a Group into Subgroups]]
*[[Wolves & Elk]]
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*[[Misc Game Leading Tips and Tricks]]
==Team Games==
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Team Games build common experience and connections within the team. They inspire, energize, and motivate to contribute to live the Trackers Code.
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==Theme Story Games==
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Story games for a full week of camp.
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*[[Realms - Story Game Library]]
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==Games Sorted by Useful Categories==
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{| class="wikitable"
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|+Click on any category below to see a list of games that match that category.
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|'''''SKILL EMPHASIS'''''
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*[[:Category:Archery Games|Archery]]
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*[[:Category:Awareness Games|Awareness]]
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*[[:Category:Fire Games|Fire]]
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*[[:Category:Hiding/Camo Games|Hiding/camouflage]]
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*[[:Category:Throwing Games|Throwing]]
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*[[:Category:Tracking Games|Tracking]]
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*[[:Category:Shelter Games|Shelter]]
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*[[:Category:Stalking Games|Stalking]]
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|'''''ENERGY LEVEL'''''
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*[[:Category:High-Energy Games|High-energy (mostly running)]]
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*[[:Category:Medium-Energy Games|Medium-energy (mostly walking or stalking)]]
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*[[:Category:Low-Energy Games|Low-energy (mostly sitting or standing)]]
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|'''''LOCATION'''''
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*[[:Category:Small Clearing Games|Games that only need a small clear area]]
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*[[:Category:Forest Games|Games that are best in a forest]]
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*[[:Category:Field Games|Games that are best in a large open field]]
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|'''''MATERIALS/PROPS'''''
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*[[:Category:No-Materials Games|Games that require NO materials]]
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*[[:Category:Just-Bandanas Games|Games that only require BANDS]]
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|'''''MISC'''''
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*[[:Category:Icebreaker Games|Icebreaker games]]
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*[[:Category:Initiative Games|Initiative games]]
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*[[:Category:Name Games|Name games]]
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*[[:Category:Rovers-Age Games|Rovers-age games]]
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*[[:Category:Transition Games|Transition games]]
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|}
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==Sortable List of All Games==
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{| class="sortable contenttable-blue"
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|+Click on any column below to sort the games alphabetically by that column. This can help group the games into relevant sets, like age range or number of players.
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!Name
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!Description
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!Age
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!Players
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!Location
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!Energy
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!Materials
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|-
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|[[A Great Wind Blows]]
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|<small>A get-to-know-you game in which players learn what they have in common with others.</small>
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|4+
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|8-32
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|Small clear area
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|Low - Medium
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|None or water bottles
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|-
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|[[Archery Games & Challenges]]
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|-
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|[[Awareness Games - Misc]]
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|<small>This is a collection of quick awareness tests, challenges, and games.</small>
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|
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|-
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|[[Bat & Moths]]
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|<small>Silent "moths" try to avoid being tagged by a blindfolded "bat."</small>
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|7+
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|6-12
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|Small clear area
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|Medium
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|Band, game boundary
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|-
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|[[Bear Salmon Mosquito]]
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|<small>A nature-inspired, group version of "Rock, Scissors, Paper," with running and tagging.</small>
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|7+
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|4-32
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|Large clear area
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|High
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|Boundary markers
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|-
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|[[Coral among Kings]]
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|<small>A group of scarlet kingsnakes must discover the deadly coral snake hiding among them.</small>
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|10+
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|12-24
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|Small clear area
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|Medium
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|NONE
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|-
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|[[Cougar Stalks Deer]]
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|<small>An intense, quiet game in which hungry "cougars" stalk and tag a wary "deer."</small>
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|5+
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|8-16
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|Forest
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|Low
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|NONE
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|-
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|[[Dark Moon Mission]]
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|<small>Trackers must silently stalk across hostile terrain in the dead of night (wearing blindfolds).</small>
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|5+
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|4+
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|Depends on group skill
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|Low
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|Bands
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|-
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|[[Dodge Arrow]]
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|
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|
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|-
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|[[Ducks in a Row]]
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|<small>"Ducks" follow series of commands in this funny game that involves attentive listening and quick thinking.</small>
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|8+
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|8-32
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|Small clear area
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|Medium
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|NONE
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|-
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|[[Eagle Eye]]
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|<small>An Eagle tries to spot Hiders who are concealed in the forest around the Eagle's nest.</small>
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|5+
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|8-16
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|Forest
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|Medium
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|Game boundary
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|-
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|[[Elbow Tag]]
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|<small>In this non-stop tag game, prey evade predators by running, dodging, and linking onto other players to find safety.</small>
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|7+
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|4-32
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|Large clear area or forest
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|High
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|Bands
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|-
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|[[Everybody's It]]
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|<small>A fast-paced, energetic tag game that keeps everyone engaged and moving.</small>
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|5+
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|12-24
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|Large clear area
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|Extreme
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|Bands, game boundary
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|-
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|[[Eyes-Closed Archery]]
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|
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|7+
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|-
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|[[Fire Games & Challenges]]
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|<small>Visit this page to find over 2 dozen games and challenges involving fire.</small>
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|-
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|[[Frog & Bugs]]
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|<small>A secret frog in the circle is killing and eating all the bugs - can the detective find the frog fast?</small>
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|5+
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|8-16
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|Small clear area
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|Low
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|NONE
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|-
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|[[Frog Battle]]
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|<small>This games challenges players' balance, flexibility, and strategy as they battle to be the "last frog squatting."</small>
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|7+
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|2-16
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|Small clear area
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|Medium
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|NONE
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|-
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|[[Group Juggle]]
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|<small>A fun NAME game that involves throwing, catching, and quick thinking.</small>
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|7+
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|8-16
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|Small clear area
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|Low
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|Throwables
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|-
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|[[Iceberg]]
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|<small>In this initiative game, your group is stuck on a melting, flipping iceberg surrounded by frigid water. The group must communicate and work together to keep everyone aboard!</small>
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|10+
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|6-12
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|Small clear area
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|Low
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|Tarp
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|-
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|[[Mini-Shelter-Building Challenge]]
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|<small>Can each group build a small shelter for their stuffed animal before the menacing thunderstorm arrives?</small>
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|-
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|[[Monarchs & Viceroys]]
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|<span style="color: rgb(17, 17, 17)"><small>Viceroy butterflies mimic the actions of a Monarch butterfly as a bluejay tries to determine which player is the Monarch.</small></span>
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|7+
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|8-16
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|Small clear area
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|Low
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|NONE
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|-
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|[[Otter Steals Fish]]
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|<small>An osprey must defend its fish from hungry otters - a fast-paced tag game that can be played in a small area.</small>
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|10+
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|8-16
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|Small clear area
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|High
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|Bands, game boundary
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|-
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|[[Pirate Waiter]]
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|<small>On guard! Deft swordplay and agility are required in this hilarious dueling game that concludes with a clear winner each time.</small>
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|5+
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|4-16
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|Small clear area
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|High
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|Game boundary, foam 2"half"-noodles, 2 Frisbees
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|-
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|[[Pirate's Cursed Treasure Fire Challenge]]
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|<small>Pirate's have protected their treasure with a cursed, deadly rope and key. Can your team use fire to break the curse and win the treasure?</small>
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|
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|
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|-
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|[[Shelter Games & Challenges]]
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|-
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|[[Shield Dodgeball]]
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|<small>Pairs of players - one on offense, one on defense - strive to be the last team standing in this creative spin on dodgeball.</small>
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|8+
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|12-24
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|Large clear area
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|Extreme
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|Game boundary, foam balls
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|-
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|[[Snake Pit]]
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|<small>Each snake tries to "strike" other snakes to get them out; last snake alive wins!</small>
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|8+
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|3-10
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|Small clear area
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|Medium
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|NONE
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|-
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|[[Swedish Fire Torch]]
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|-
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|[[Throwing Stick Games & Challenges]]
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|-
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|[[Tracking Games & Challenges]]
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|
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|-
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|[[Tow-Line Rabbit]]
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|<small>Players use throwing sticks to harvest a "rabbit" that is pulled along a trail by a Guide.</small>
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|
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|-
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|[[Weasels at Midnight]]
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|<small>In this awareness vs. stalking game, a blindfolded "bird" must defend her eggs from a band of "weasels" that are silently sneaking into her nest to steal them.</small>
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|7+
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|6-12
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|Small clear area
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|Medium
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|Game boundary, small rocks
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|-
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|[[Wolves & Elk]]
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|<small>A quick game in which baby elks stay safe from wolves by hiding behind their mothers.</small>
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|7+
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|4-32
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|Small clear area
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|Medium
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|Game boundary
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|-
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|[[You're Only Safe If...]]
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|<small>A tag game in which the more you know, the safer you are...</small>
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|7+
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|8-24
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|Forest
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|High
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|NONE (guide needs prompts)
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|-
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|[[Zoogle]]
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|<small>A game that involves precise throwing and catching of a special stick - is it warrior weapons training, or just plain fun?</small>
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|10+
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|4-12
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|Small clear area
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|Low
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|Zoogle stick
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|}[[:Category:Needs Work|Click here to see a list of games that still need work/editing.]]

Latest revision as of 06:34, 16 July 2021

Game Leading Tips and Tricks

Theme Story Games

Story games for a full week of camp.

Games Sorted by Useful Categories

Click on any category below to see a list of games that match that category.
SKILL EMPHASIS ENERGY LEVEL LOCATION MATERIALS/PROPS MISC

Sortable List of All Games

Click on any column below to sort the games alphabetically by that column. This can help group the games into relevant sets, like age range or number of players.
Name Description Age Players Location Energy Materials
A Great Wind Blows A get-to-know-you game in which players learn what they have in common with others. 4+ 8-32 Small clear area Low - Medium None or water bottles
Archery Games & Challenges
Awareness Games - Misc This is a collection of quick awareness tests, challenges, and games.
Bat & Moths Silent "moths" try to avoid being tagged by a blindfolded "bat." 7+ 6-12 Small clear area Medium Band, game boundary
Bear Salmon Mosquito A nature-inspired, group version of "Rock, Scissors, Paper," with running and tagging. 7+ 4-32 Large clear area High Boundary markers
Coral among Kings A group of scarlet kingsnakes must discover the deadly coral snake hiding among them. 10+ 12-24 Small clear area Medium NONE
Cougar Stalks Deer An intense, quiet game in which hungry "cougars" stalk and tag a wary "deer." 5+ 8-16 Forest Low NONE
Dark Moon Mission Trackers must silently stalk across hostile terrain in the dead of night (wearing blindfolds). 5+ 4+ Depends on group skill Low Bands
Dodge Arrow
Ducks in a Row "Ducks" follow series of commands in this funny game that involves attentive listening and quick thinking. 8+ 8-32 Small clear area Medium NONE
Eagle Eye An Eagle tries to spot Hiders who are concealed in the forest around the Eagle's nest. 5+ 8-16 Forest Medium Game boundary
Elbow Tag In this non-stop tag game, prey evade predators by running, dodging, and linking onto other players to find safety. 7+ 4-32 Large clear area or forest High Bands
Everybody's It A fast-paced, energetic tag game that keeps everyone engaged and moving. 5+ 12-24 Large clear area Extreme Bands, game boundary
Eyes-Closed Archery 7+
Fire Games & Challenges Visit this page to find over 2 dozen games and challenges involving fire.
Frog & Bugs A secret frog in the circle is killing and eating all the bugs - can the detective find the frog fast? 5+ 8-16 Small clear area Low NONE
Frog Battle This games challenges players' balance, flexibility, and strategy as they battle to be the "last frog squatting." 7+ 2-16 Small clear area Medium NONE
Group Juggle A fun NAME game that involves throwing, catching, and quick thinking. 7+ 8-16 Small clear area Low Throwables
Iceberg In this initiative game, your group is stuck on a melting, flipping iceberg surrounded by frigid water. The group must communicate and work together to keep everyone aboard! 10+ 6-12 Small clear area Low Tarp
Mini-Shelter-Building Challenge Can each group build a small shelter for their stuffed animal before the menacing thunderstorm arrives?
Monarchs & Viceroys Viceroy butterflies mimic the actions of a Monarch butterfly as a bluejay tries to determine which player is the Monarch. 7+ 8-16 Small clear area Low NONE
Otter Steals Fish An osprey must defend its fish from hungry otters - a fast-paced tag game that can be played in a small area. 10+ 8-16 Small clear area High Bands, game boundary
Pirate Waiter On guard! Deft swordplay and agility are required in this hilarious dueling game that concludes with a clear winner each time. 5+ 4-16 Small clear area High Game boundary, foam 2"half"-noodles, 2 Frisbees
Pirate's Cursed Treasure Fire Challenge Pirate's have protected their treasure with a cursed, deadly rope and key. Can your team use fire to break the curse and win the treasure?
Shelter Games & Challenges
Shield Dodgeball Pairs of players - one on offense, one on defense - strive to be the last team standing in this creative spin on dodgeball. 8+ 12-24 Large clear area Extreme Game boundary, foam balls
Snake Pit Each snake tries to "strike" other snakes to get them out; last snake alive wins! 8+ 3-10 Small clear area Medium NONE
Swedish Fire Torch
Throwing Stick Games & Challenges
Tracking Games & Challenges
Tow-Line Rabbit Players use throwing sticks to harvest a "rabbit" that is pulled along a trail by a Guide.
Weasels at Midnight In this awareness vs. stalking game, a blindfolded "bird" must defend her eggs from a band of "weasels" that are silently sneaking into her nest to steal them. 7+ 6-12 Small clear area Medium Game boundary, small rocks
Wolves & Elk A quick game in which baby elks stay safe from wolves by hiding behind their mothers. 7+ 4-32 Small clear area Medium Game boundary
You're Only Safe If... A tag game in which the more you know, the safer you are... 7+ 8-24 Forest High NONE (guide needs prompts)
Zoogle A game that involves precise throwing and catching of a special stick - is it warrior weapons training, or just plain fun? 10+ 4-12 Small clear area Low Zoogle stick

Click here to see a list of games that still need work/editing.