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− | ==== | + | ==Game Leading Tips and Tricks== |
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+ | *[[Ideas for Getting a Group's Attention]] | ||
+ | *[[Ideas for Checking In with a Group]] | ||
+ | *[[Ideas for Splitting a Group into Subgroups]] | ||
+ | *[[Misc Game Leading Tips and Tricks]] | ||
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+ | ==Theme Story Games== | ||
Story games for a full week of camp. | Story games for a full week of camp. | ||
− | * [[Realms - Story Game Library]] | + | *[[Realms - Story Game Library]] |
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+ | ==Games Sorted by Useful Categories== | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" | ||
+ | |+Click on any category below to see a list of games that match that category. | ||
+ | |'''''SKILL EMPHASIS''''' | ||
+ | *[[:Category:Archery Games|Archery]] | ||
+ | *[[:Category:Awareness Games|Awareness]] | ||
+ | *[[:Category:Fire Games|Fire]] | ||
+ | *[[:Category:Hiding/Camo Games|Hiding/camouflage]] | ||
+ | *[[:Category:Throwing Games|Throwing]] | ||
+ | *[[:Category:Tracking Games|Tracking]] | ||
+ | *[[:Category:Shelter Games|Shelter]] | ||
+ | *[[:Category:Stalking Games|Stalking]] | ||
+ | |'''''ENERGY LEVEL''''' | ||
+ | *[[:Category:High-Energy Games|High-energy (mostly running)]] | ||
+ | *[[:Category:Medium-Energy Games|Medium-energy (mostly walking or stalking)]] | ||
+ | *[[:Category:Low-Energy Games|Low-energy (mostly sitting or standing)]] | ||
+ | |'''''LOCATION''''' | ||
+ | *[[:Category:Small Clearing Games|Games that only need a small clear area]] | ||
+ | *[[:Category:Forest Games|Games that are best in a forest]] | ||
+ | *[[:Category:Field Games|Games that are best in a large open field]] | ||
+ | |'''''MATERIALS/PROPS''''' | ||
+ | *[[:Category:No-Materials Games|Games that require NO materials]] | ||
+ | *[[:Category:Just-Bandanas Games|Games that only require BANDS]] | ||
+ | |'''''MISC''''' | ||
+ | *[[:Category:Icebreaker Games|Icebreaker games]] | ||
+ | *[[:Category:Initiative Games|Initiative games]] | ||
+ | *[[:Category:Name Games|Name games]] | ||
+ | *[[:Category:Rovers-Age Games|Rovers-age games]] | ||
+ | *[[:Category:Transition Games|Transition games]] | ||
+ | |} | ||
− | == | + | ==Sortable List of All Games== |
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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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!Description | !Description | ||
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|[[A Great Wind Blows]] | |[[A Great Wind Blows]] | ||
− | |<small> | + | |<small>A get-to-know-you game in which players learn what they have in common with others.</small> |
+ | |4+ | ||
+ | |8-32 | ||
+ | |Small clear area | ||
+ | |Low - Medium | ||
+ | |None or water bottles | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[[Archery Games & Challenges]] | ||
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+ | |- | ||
+ | |[[Awareness Games - Misc]] | ||
+ | |<small>This is a collection of quick awareness tests, challenges, and games.</small> | ||
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|Boundary markers | |Boundary markers | ||
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Coral among Kings]] |
− | | | + | |<small>A group of scarlet kingsnakes must discover the deadly coral snake hiding among them.</small> |
− | | | + | |10+ |
− | | | + | |12-24 |
− | | | + | |Small clear area |
− | | | + | |Medium |
− | | | + | |NONE |
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|[[Cougar Stalks Deer]] | |[[Cougar Stalks Deer]] | ||
− | |<small> | + | |<small>An intense, quiet game in which hungry "cougars" stalk and tag a wary "deer."</small> |
− | | | + | |5+ |
− | | | + | |8-16 |
|Forest | |Forest | ||
|Low | |Low | ||
|NONE | |NONE | ||
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Dark Moon Mission]] |
+ | |<small>Trackers must silently stalk across hostile terrain in the dead of night (wearing blindfolds).</small> | ||
+ | |5+ | ||
+ | |4+ | ||
+ | |Depends on group skill | ||
+ | |Low | ||
+ | |Bands | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[[Dodge Arrow]] | ||
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|[[Ducks in a Row]] | |[[Ducks in a Row]] | ||
|<small>"Ducks" follow series of commands in this funny game that involves attentive listening and quick thinking.</small> | |<small>"Ducks" follow series of commands in this funny game that involves attentive listening and quick thinking.</small> | ||
− | | | + | |8+ |
− | | | + | |8-32 |
− | | | + | |Small clear area |
− | | | + | |Medium |
− | | | + | |NONE |
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[[Eagle Eye]] | ||
+ | |<small>An Eagle tries to spot Hiders who are concealed in the forest around the Eagle's nest.</small> | ||
+ | |5+ | ||
+ | |8-16 | ||
+ | |Forest | ||
+ | |Medium | ||
+ | |Game boundary | ||
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|[[Elbow Tag]] | |[[Elbow Tag]] | ||
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|High | |High | ||
|Bands | |Bands | ||
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|[[Everybody's It]] | |[[Everybody's It]] | ||
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|Bands, game boundary | |Bands, game boundary | ||
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Eyes-Closed Archery]] |
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+ | |7+ | ||
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Fire Games & Challenges]] |
− | | | + | |<small>Visit this page to find over 2 dozen games and challenges involving fire.</small> |
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+ | |[[Frog & Bugs]] | ||
+ | |<small>A secret frog in the circle is killing and eating all the bugs - can the detective find the frog fast?</small> | ||
+ | |5+ | ||
+ | |8-16 | ||
+ | |Small clear area | ||
+ | |Low | ||
+ | |NONE | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[[Frog Battle]] | ||
+ | |<small>This games challenges players' balance, flexibility, and strategy as they battle to be the "last frog squatting."</small> | ||
+ | |7+ | ||
+ | |2-16 | ||
+ | |Small clear area | ||
+ | |Medium | ||
+ | |NONE | ||
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|[[Group Juggle]] | |[[Group Juggle]] | ||
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|Throwables | |Throwables | ||
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Iceberg]] |
− | | | + | |<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> |
+ | |10+ | ||
+ | |6-12 | ||
+ | |Small clear area | ||
+ | |Low | ||
+ | |Tarp | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[[Mini-Shelter-Building Challenge]] | ||
+ | |<small>Can each group build a small shelter for their stuffed animal before the menacing thunderstorm arrives?</small> | ||
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Monarchs & Viceroys]] |
− | | | + | |<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> |
+ | |7+ | ||
+ | |8-16 | ||
+ | |Small clear area | ||
+ | |Low | ||
+ | |NONE | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[[Otter Steals Fish]] | ||
+ | |<small>An osprey must defend its fish from hungry otters - a fast-paced tag game that can be played in a small area.</small> | ||
+ | |10+ | ||
+ | |8-16 | ||
+ | |Small clear area | ||
+ | |High | ||
+ | |Bands, game boundary | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[[Pirate Waiter]] | ||
+ | |<small>On guard! Deft swordplay and agility are required in this hilarious dueling game that concludes with a clear winner each time.</small> | ||
+ | |5+ | ||
+ | |4-16 | ||
+ | |Small clear area | ||
+ | |High | ||
+ | |Game boundary, foam 2"half"-noodles, 2 Frisbees | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[[Pirate's Cursed Treasure Fire Challenge]] | ||
+ | |<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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− | |[[ | + | |[[Shelter Games & Challenges]] |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Shield Dodgeball]] |
− | |<small> | + | |<small>Pairs of players - one on offense, one on defense - strive to be the last team standing in this creative spin on dodgeball.</small> |
− | | | + | |8+ |
− | | | + | |12-24 |
− | | | + | |Large clear area |
− | | | + | |Extreme |
− | | | + | |Game boundary, foam balls |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Snake Pit]] |
− | |<small> | + | |<small>Each snake tries to "strike" other snakes to get them out; last snake alive wins!</small> |
− | | | + | |8+ |
− | |3- | + | |3-10 |
|Small clear area | |Small clear area | ||
− | | | + | |Medium |
− | | | + | |NONE |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Swedish Fire Torch]] |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Throwing Stick Games & Challenges]] |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Tracking Games & Challenges]] |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Tow-Line Rabbit]] |
+ | |<small>Players use throwing sticks to harvest a "rabbit" that is pulled along a trail by a Guide.</small> | ||
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− | | | + | |[[Weasels at Midnight]] |
− | + | |<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> | |
− | + | |7+ | |
− | + | |6-12 | |
− | + | |Small clear area | |
− | + | |Medium | |
− | + | |Game boundary, small rocks | |
− | + | |- | |
− | + | |[[Wolves & Elk]] | |
− | + | |<small>A quick game in which baby elks stay safe from wolves by hiding behind their mothers.</small> | |
− | + | |7+ | |
+ | |4-32 | ||
+ | |Small clear area | ||
+ | |Medium | ||
+ | |Game boundary | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[[You're Only Safe If...]] | ||
+ | |<small>A tag game in which the more you know, the safer you are...</small> | ||
+ | |7+ | ||
+ | |8-24 | ||
+ | |Forest | ||
+ | |High | ||
+ | |NONE (guide needs prompts) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[[Zoogle]] | ||
+ | |<small>A game that involves precise throwing and catching of a special stick - is it warrior weapons training, or just plain fun?</small> | ||
+ | |10+ | ||
+ | |4-12 | ||
+ | |Small clear area | ||
+ | |Low | ||
+ | |Zoogle stick | ||
+ | |}[[: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
Contents
Game Leading Tips and Tricks
- Ideas for Getting a Group's Attention
- Ideas for Checking In with a Group
- Ideas for Splitting a Group into Subgroups
- Misc Game Leading Tips and Tricks
Theme Story Games
Story games for a full week of camp.
Games Sorted by Useful Categories
SKILL EMPHASIS | ENERGY LEVEL | LOCATION | MATERIALS/PROPS | MISC |
Sortable List of All Games
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.