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Capture the Flag

Two teams try to steal the opposing team's flag and return it to base without being tipped.

Players
8–200
Ages
7+
Time
1 hr
Prep
None
Equipment
1 item

What to bring

  • Flags (1 per team, or objects to use as flags)

How to play

Capture the Flag is a very simple wide game, similar to tip. Divide the group into two teams, and give each team a flag (or other object). Each team must try to capture the opposing team's flag. Once someone captures the other team's flag they must run back to their base without getting tipped by someone on that team. If someone gets tipped with the flag then the other team can reclaim their flag and take it back to its original position.

With this game, the placement of the teams is vital and it's important to give each team time to think and talk about strategies and tactics.

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