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B Game for Beaver Scouts (aged 6 to 8) # Players Suggested Number of Players (minimum and maximum)
C Game for Cub Scouts (aged 8 to 11) Time Time to play in minutes, including set up and tidy away time
S Game for Scouts (aged 11 to 15) I/T Individual or Team Game
V Game for Venture Scouts (aged 15 to 20) Equipment Equipment Needed
None = None required; E = Little Equipment needed; EE = Equipment needs planning; EEE = Major items of equipment needed
Location Location Game can be played
Anywhere = Indoors or Outdoors; Indoors = Only Indoors; In/Out, Dry = Indoors or Outdoors when dry; Outdoors = Only Outdoors, any weather; Out, Dry = Only Outdoors, only when dry; Out, Night = Outdoors, at night

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GameBCSV# PlayersTimeI/TEquipmentLocationComments
My Grandmothers Cat   C     10 to 30 05 to 10 mins Ind None Anywhere Game to test the memory
Five Dots B C     5 to 30 05 to 10 mins Ind E Anywhere Drawing game often requiring a vivid imagination
Spillikins B C     6 to 30 05 to 10 mins Ind EE Indoors Requires and develops good hand/eye coordination and balance
Animal Clapping Game   C S V 8 to 15 10 to 20 mins Ind None Anywhere Needs a very good memory and sense of rhythm
Blind Murder   C S   10 to 20 10 to 20 mins Ind E In/Out, Dry Quiet game requiring good observational skills
The "Who Are You" Game B C S V 15 to 25 15 to 25 mins Team None Anywhere A good ice breaker at the start of a meeting
The "My Friend" Game B C S V 15 to 40 10 to 15 mins Ind None In/Out, Dry A good icebreaker for new members or new leaders - requires good memory
Bunnies B C S V 10 to 30 10 to 20 mins Ind None In/Out, Dry Requires close observation skills
My Aunt Went Shopping   C     6 to 24 05 to 10 mins Ind None In/Out, Dry Requires good memory skills
Map Symbol Call my Bluff   C S   6 to 30 05 to 20 mins Team EE In/Out, Dry Fun way of teaching map symbols
007 B C S   8 to 50 05 to 15 mins Team None In/Out, Dry Requires memory and imagination
The News Quiz   C S V 6 to 18 10 to 20 mins Team E In/Out, Dry Quiz based up the contents of a recent newspaper
Pointing Circle B C S   10 to 36 05 to 20 mins Ind None Anywhere Simple game of action and reaction
Sharp Eyes B C     4 to 15 05 to 10 mins Ind None Anywhere Observation game
Minutes Peace B C S V 3 to 50 05 to 05 mins Ind E Anywhere A Quiet Game
Sleeping Lions B C     3 to 50 05 to 10 mins Ind None In/Out, Dry A very quiet game
Lateral Thinking     S V 6 to 36 15 to 40 mins Ind E Anywhere A way of breaking ice!
Sleeping Pirate B C S   6 to 30 10 to 20 mins Ind E In/Out, Dry A sneak up on someone game
The Minute Game B C S   1 to 100 05 to 05 mins Team E In/Out, Dry A calming down game

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GameBCSV# PlayersTimeI/TEquipmentLocationComments
Indoor Ice Hockey   C S V 4 to 40 10 to 25 mins Ind EE Indoors Good game to build the excitement at the start of an evening
Bench Ball 2     S V 12 to 36 10 to 25 mins Team E In/Out, Dry More complex version of Benchball, but much more fun!
Hall Volleyball   C S V 10 to 14 05 to 20 mins Team EE In/Out, Dry Indoors or quieter outdoors version of Volleyball
Card Dash II   C S   10 to 50 10 to 20 mins Team EE In/Out, Dry Variation on card matching game needing good knowledge of map symbols
Timber Hitch Tug     S   2 to 20 05 to 60 mins Team EE Anywhere Tug of war which tests hitch tying skills
Blind Volley Ball   C S V 8 to 12 10 to 30 mins Team EE Anywhere Volleyball using a tarpaulin instead of a net
Catch the Scarf B C S V 7 to 25 05 to 60 mins Team E Outdoors A good ice breaker
Murder Ball     S V 4 to 36 05 to 20 mins Team E In/Out, Dry The traditional rough game
Johnny on the Pony   C S V 6 to 20 05 to 15 mins Team None In/Out, Dry Simple game with teams playing 'bucking bronco'
Chalk Rugby     S V 4 to 30 05 to 20 mins Team EE Indoors An ingenious cross between basketball and tag
Smugglers     S V 10 to 20 10 to 30 mins Team E Out, Night Good as a brief game or as a wide game
Whistle Chase     S V 10 to 40 10 to 30 mins Ind EE Out, Night Good idea for patrol night or a wide game
Ultimate Frisbee   C S V 4 to 30 15 to 45 mins Team E Anywhere Requires good throwing and catching skills
Owls and Crows B C S   10 to 40 05 to 15 mins Team None Anywhere Good test of knowledge and reactions
Crab Football B C S   8 to 16 10 to 20 mins Team E Anywhere Good old standby
The Old Willow Tree B C S V 5 to 50 05 to 30 mins Team E In/Out, Dry Requires good team work and strategy
Quadrants   C S   8 to 20 10 to 20 mins Team EE Indoors Fast and furious ball game
Circular Juggling   C S V 8 to 30 15 to 25 mins Team E In/Out, Dry Needs good coordination by all
Chalk Circle #1   C S V 9 to 40 05 to 20 mins Team E Indoors A variation on Chalk Rugby
BenchBall B C S V 8 to 20 10 to 20 mins Team E In/Out, Dry Boisterous starter played in two teams
Cannon   C S V 10 to 50 05 to 15 mins Team E Indoors Develops good throwing skills
Crows, Crabs, Cranes     S V 10 to 50 10 to 20 mins Team E Indoors Requires good listening skills and fast reflexes
Dodgeball Length     S V 10 to 50 05 to 20 mins Team EE Anywhere More complicated game of 'Dodgeball'
Fire   C S V 10 to 50 05 to 15 mins Team E Anywhere Good game to close the evening
Football Frisbee   C S V 10 to 20 10 to 20 mins Team E Anywhere Soccer using frisbees instead of balls
Horse and Jockey   C S V 8 to 36 10 to 25 mins Team E In/Out, Dry Race needing speed and agility
Human Basketball   C S V 10 to 50 20 to 30 mins Team E Indoors Good for throwing and catching
Raiders     S V 6 to 30 05 to 20 mins Team None In/Out, Dry Hit and run version of team tag
Spokes   C S V 17 to 50 05 to 15 mins Team None In/Out, Dry A good running around game requiring no equipment
Tails team version     S   6 to 50 10 to 30 mins Team E Anywhere Modified team game of 'tag'
Tug-O-War B C S V 10 to 50 15 to 30 mins Team E In/Out, Dry Traditional game of Tug O' War
Clothes Line   C S V 10 to 50 05 to 15 mins Team None In/Out, Dry Good 'ice breaker'
Walk the Plank   C S V 10 to 24 05 to 30 mins Team EE Anywhere Race using planks as 'team skis'
Water Ferrying Wide Game   C S V 12 to 32 20 to 40 mins Team EE Outdoors Tests the hearing skills of the teams
Bomb Disposer   C S   6 to 36 10 to 20 mins Team E In/Out, Dry Good team game
Peas in the dark B C     10 to 25 05 to 15 mins Team E Indoors A test of night vision
Trading Post   C S V 5 to 50 60 to 60 mins Team EEE In/Out, Dry Good Test of Scouting Skills
Operation Codebuster     S V 10 to 30 45 to 60 mins Team EE Outdoors A Widegame with CBs
Stalking   C S   8 to 50 30 to 60 mins Team EE Outdoors A wide game with spies
Holding your water ! B C S V 4 to 50 10 to 30 mins Team E Out, Dry Catch the bomb and get wet
Murder Ball 2     S   10 to 36 05 to 15 mins Team E Anywhere A game of defence and attack
Mowgli’s Card Game   C S   14 to 50 15 to 30 mins Team E Outdoors A wide game
Eddylong Ball B C S   15 to 25 15 to 25 mins Team E Indoors Head the ball and run
Snakes B C     4 to 40 05 to 20 mins Team None Indoors Promotes team work
No Man's Land     S V 4 to 36 05 to 20 mins Team None In/Out, Dry A tough teamwork game
Postmen & Robbers B C     10 to 40 10 to 20 mins Team E In/Out, Dry Don't get caught with the post
Hank Rugby   C S   4 to 20 05 to 20 mins Team E Anywhere A slow, no contact version of rugby
Vampires   C S V 10 to 30 20 to 60 mins Team EE Out, Night The Ultimate Wide Game
Snowballs B C S V 10 to 36 20 to 30 mins Team EE Anywhere A lot of harmless fun
1-2-3   C S V 6 to 30 05 to 30 mins Team None Anywhere 3,2,1 without being knocked out.
Slam Dunk     S V 10 to 20 10 to 15 mins Team E Anywhere A mad run-about game
Acting out the Laws     S   10 to 40 10 to 30 mins Team E Anywhere A good teaching game
Skittle Football     S   10 to 20 05 to 20 mins Team E Anywhere Football without goals
Trust     S V 15 to 30 10 to 30 mins Team E Anywhere One way to build trust
Stepping Stones B C S V 6 to 24 20 to 35 mins Team E In/Out, Dry A games of co-operation
Hat, Ball, Chicken!!!   C S V 10 to 30 05 to 20 mins Team EE In/Out, Dry It helps team building!!
Backbreaking Skittles B C S V 6 to 16 10 to 30 mins Team E In/Out, Dry A good game for the upper leg muscles
The Bomb Mission     S V 12 to 36 30 to 60 mins Team EE Outdoors An explosive wide game
Prisons   C S V 18 to 36 15 to 30 mins Team E Indoors A simple ball game!
Bughouse B C S   12 to 50 05 to 30 mins Team E Anywhere Try and not get left in the hot seat!!!
Over the Rope   C S V 8 to 30 10 to 30 mins Team E In/Out, Dry A variation on Volley Ball
Pass The Message B C S V 5 to 50 05 to 15 mins Team None Anywhere Spot the message as it travels
Tin Soldiers B C S V 5 to 50 05 to 15 mins Team E Anywhere communications can be entertaining
Murderer     S V 5 to 50 05 to 30 mins Team None Anywhere Scouts should have Good Observation
Hunt the Leader     S V 9 to 50 60 to 60 mins Team EE Outdoors A dressing up game for Leaders!!!
Fox And Hounds     S   6 to 25 10 to 40 mins Team E Out, Night A Wide Game
Attack the Lamp   C S V 6 to 40 30 to 60 mins Team E Out, Night A get the torch Wide Game
Heady Hand Ball   C S V 6 to 20 05 to 30 mins Team E In/Out, Dry It must be a volley
Candles     S   4 to 20 05 to 20 mins Team E Indoors Put that light out!
Cat and Mouse 2 B C     10 to 30 05 to 15 mins Team None In/Out, Dry A quick moving chase

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GameBCSV# PlayersTimeI/TEquipmentLocationComments
Hockey   C S V 6 to 20 10 to 20 mins Ind EE Indoors One-on-One Tin Plate Hockey
Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum B C S V 6 to 20 05 to 10 mins Team None In/Out, Dry Requires players not to laugh in strange circumstances
The Stick Game   C S V 10 to 40 05 to 20 mins Team E Anywhere Requires speed and strategy to win a point for your team
Noughts and Crosses   C     10 to 36 05 to 20 mins Team E In/Out, Dry Noughts and Crosses using players as pieces
Stave Hockey   C S V 10 to 26 05 to 20 mins Team E Anywhere One-on-One, using a scout stave and a football
The Duster Game B C S   20 to 30 15 to 20 mins Team E In/Out, Dry Requires quick wits and planning
Shinty B C S   4 to 30 10 to 30 mins Team E Indoors Different version of the popular 'ice hockey' game
Dog and Bone   C S V 10 to 30 05 to 25 mins Team E Indoors Requires speed, stealth and strategy
Ashtray Football B C     10 to 24 10 to 30 mins Team E Indoors Noisy and harder variation of 'Ice Hockey'
Nose Breaker   C S V 10 to 26 10 to 20 mins Team None In/Out, Dry One on one competition - more violent than most
Baton Football   C S V 10 to 50 10 to 20 mins Team EE Indoors One-on-One, using a short baton, benches and a football
Cornerball B C S V 4 to 40 05 to 20 mins Team E Anywhere Useful starter game, played in numbered teams
Hawser Tug   C S V 10 to 50 10 to 20 mins Ind EE Indoors Game of strength, played one-on-one, or many-on-many
Ladder of Legs B C S   10 to 40 10 to 30 mins Team None In/Out, Dry Requires agility and some bravery on the part of those sitting down!
Moor House   C S V 10 to 50 10 to 20 mins Ind EE Indoors Game of memory, speed and agility
Skipper Lee's Bean Bag Game   C S V 10 to 50 10 to 20 mins Team E Indoors Requires accurate throwing
Skittles   C     10 to 30 10 to 25 mins Team E Anywhere Requires skill and speed - good for all rounders
Tyre Game   C S V 10 to 50 10 to 20 mins Ind EE Indoors Game of strength, played one-on-one
Steal the Bacon B C     10 to 50 10 to 30 mins Team E In/Out, Dry Quick reactions required
Noughts and Crosses Plus!   C S V 10 to 40 05 to 20 mins Team E In/Out, Dry Encourages quick thinking
Candle Fight     S   10 to 20 10 to 20 mins Team E In/Out, Dry A defending and attacking game
Gladiators     S   10 to 40 15 to 30 mins Ind E Indoors Find the enemy
Skittle Knockout B C S   10 to 36 05 to 20 mins Ind E Indoors A game of speed and accuracy
Three-in-the-Box   C S   6 to 30 10 to 30 mins Ind E In/Out, Dry Tactics can outwit speed
Family Bus B C S   12 to 36 10 to 30 mins Team None In/Out, Dry A game with a story
MortBall     S V 4 to 50 10 to 30 mins Team E Anywhere A numbered team game where everyone plays
Spoons     S V 6 to 50 05 to 60 mins Team E Anywhere A games of Speed and Tactics
Tic-Tac-Toe-in-a-Row   C S   10 to 50 15 to 30 mins Team E Anywhere A paper game using Scouts!

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GameBCSV# PlayersTimeI/TEquipmentLocationComments
Fill the Gap   C S   8 to 25 05 to 20 mins Ind E In/Out, Dry Fast action game, racing to occupy a vacant chair
British Bulldog   C S   10 to 36 05 to 20 mins Ind None In/Out, Dry Safer versions of the original favourite
The Chair Game B C S   5 to 30 05 to 15 mins Ind E Indoors Game of fast reactions to see who's the last one out
Jump!   C S   10 to 50 10 to 20 mins Ind E Anywhere Requires good reactions and good eye / body co-ordination
Stations   C S   5 to 30 05 to 15 mins Ind E Indoors Fast version of musical chairs - but needs no music!
Cat and Mouse   C S   8 to 30 05 to 10 mins Team None Indoors A game of 'cat and mouse' in a human maze
Below the Knees B C S V 10 to 40 05 to 15 mins Ind E Indoors Requires speed and agility to avoid being hit
Balloon Tag B C S   4 to 30 10 to 20 mins Ind E Indoors The winner is the last player who gets their balloon stomped!
Tight Squeeze   C S V 10 to 40 10 to 20 mins Team E Anywhere Helps develop good spacial awareness
Pirates   C S V 10 to 30 20 to 30 mins Team EEE Anywhere A game of 'tag off ground' using various equipment
Jump the Rope   C S   10 to 25 10 to 20 mins Team E Anywhere A game of reaction and agility.
Sheepdogs B C     10 to 40 10 to 20 mins Ind None Anywhere An alternative version of Tag
Poison   C S V 10 to 30 10 to 20 mins Ind E Anywhere Boisterous game requiring strength and sound footing
Chairball   C S   4 to 36 05 to 30 mins Ind EE Indoors Requires fast reflexes and a good kicking foot
Neckerchief Tag   C S V 10 to 25 05 to 15 mins Ind E Anywhere Tag with an element of surprise
Single Stick     S V 6 to 20 05 to 20 mins Ind E Out, Dry Game of skill, balance and strength
Sumo Wrestling     S V 6 to 30 05 to 20 mins Ind E Out, Dry Just what it sounds like
Under the Blanket B       4 to 24 10 to 15 mins Ind E Anywhere Good 'getting to know you' game
The Watch Game   C S   10 to 30 05 to 15 mins Ind E In/Out, Dry Requires observation and fast reactions
Dice B C     10 to 30 05 to 15 mins Ind E Indoors Game of pure chance
3 Step Tag   C S   10 to 20 20 to 30 mins Ind E Anywhere Tag without the running!
Chalk Circle #2   C S V 9 to 40 05 to 20 mins Ind E Indoors Indoor Navigation in the dark
Swing the Barrel     S V 10 to 50 10 to 20 mins Ind EE Anywhere Dodging a swinging 'barrel'
Three, Two, One B C S V 10 to 50 05 to 10 mins Ind E Indoors Requires concentration and good navigation skills
Points of the Compass   C     5 to 36 10 to 15 mins Ind None Anywhere Running around game - good starter
Duck and Egg   C S   15 to 50 05 to 20 mins Team EE Anywhere Requires good throwing and catching skills
Head or Catch B C S   10 to 40 05 to 15 mins Ind E Anywhere Quiet and simple game with a football
Horse and Rider   C S V 10 to 50 10 to 20 mins Ind None Anywhere Requires good, fast footwork
Moon Men B       10 to 24 05 to 15 mins Ind E In/Out, Dry 'Musical chairs' but with a theme
Port and Starboard B C     10 to 50 05 to 20 mins Ind None Anywhere Running around game - good starter
Tails individual B C     6 to 36 10 to 15 mins Ind E Indoors Individual form of 'tag'
Target     S V 10 to 50 20 to 30 mins Team EE Anywhere Requires good balance and some bravery
Timebomb B C S V 10 to 50 10 to 15 mins Ind E Indoors Basic game of 'tag', with a theme thrown in
Dodgeball # 1 B C S V 5 to 50 05 to 10 mins Ind E Anywhere You can run but you can't hide
Funny Faces B C S   5 to 50 10 to 20 mins Team E In/Out, Dry A Fun Drawing Game
Statues in the dark B C     5 to 50 05 to 15 mins Team None Anywhere An old favourite
Queen's Tag B C     10 to 30 10 to 30 mins Ind None Anywhere A fast circular alternative to tag
Rupture Cone     S V 6 to 16 15 to 20 mins Ind E Anywhere An old favourite
White Hole     S V 6 to 16 15 to 20 mins Ind E Anywhere Game of strength and flour
Honest Joes   C S V 6 to 36 60 to 60 mins Ind EEE Anywhere A long game
Stealing Nagaina’s Eggs B C     18 to 36 10 to 15 mins Ind E Anywhere Learnig how to move quietly
Dinosaur Tag B       6 to 24 05 to 60 mins Team E Anywhere A tag game where no-one is out
Suits Race   C S V 15 to 50 15 to 60 mins Ind E In/Out, Dry A race against the card suits
Triple Cone Game     S V 5 to 25 05 to 30 mins Team E Anywhere A battle of the strongest!
Musical Chairs without music   C S V 10 to 30 10 to 30 mins Ind E Anywhere Sit down, if you can
Kangroo Sumo     S V 5 to 50 10 to 20 mins Ind E In/Out, Dry Needs agility on one leg
Table Cricket   C S   10 to 60 10 to 50 mins Team E In/Out, Dry A quiet game of cricket
Building a dam B       10 to 99 05 to 30 mins Team E Indoors Beavers version of Sleeping Pirates
Sponge Volleyball B C S V 2 to 12 15 to 60 mins Team EE Out, Dry A great way to get wet
Transport B C     5 to 30 15 to 25 mins Ind E Anywhere Land, Sea and Air for Beavers
Nuts!! B       3 to 50 05 to 15 mins Ind E Anywhere A collecting game
Swedish Cat & Mouse B C S V 10 to 40 05 to 30 mins Team None Anywhere A game that could never end
Sharks B C S   8 to 50 05 to 20 mins Team E Anywhere A games of co-operation
Pig B C S V 3 to 20 10 to 20 mins Ind E Anywhere Don't be a pig
Night Hunt B C S   3 to 36 15 to 40 mins Ind E Out, Night A seek and find game
Cursed Necker B C S   5 to 50 05 to 10 mins Ind E In/Out, Dry A circlular game of tiggy
King of the Ring   C     8 to 24 05 to 15 mins Ind None Anywhere The biggest won't always be King!
Who Stole the Cookies   C     10 to 24 05 to 10 mins Ind None Indoors Let Cubs be noisy but controlled!
Staring Circle   C S V 5 to 20 05 to 20 mins Ind None Anywhere A quick eye opener!
Corners B       10 to 50 05 to 15 mins Ind E In/Out, Dry A musical party game
Elephants and Hunters   C S   10 to 50 05 to 10 mins Ind E Indoors End of meeting knockout game
Sheep In The Pen B C     10 to 40 05 to 30 mins Ind E Indoors An alternative musical chairs
Matching Cards B       10 to 50 05 to 10 mins Ind E Anywhere A find your friend game
Hunter   C     6 to 60 05 to 15 mins Team E Anywhere A Cub version of British Bulldog
Jail Break   C S   4 to 40 05 to 25 mins Ind EE In/Out, Dry A lights out game
Sticky Toffee B C S V 10 to 200 05 to 15 mins Ind None In/Out, Dry A staying connected game
Brothers   C     20 to 60 10 to 20 mins Ind None In/Out, Dry Excellent, energetic opening game!
Vikings B C S V 10 to 50 10 to 20 mins Team None In/Out, Dry A fun game for all
Chair Attack   C S   4 to 100 05 to 30 mins Ind EE Indoors A game where you aren't out
Chocolate Heaven B C     6 to 50 10 to 30 mins Ind E Anywhere Can be fun, can be messy
The Stave Game   C S V 10 to 100 10 to 15 mins Ind E Anywhere A good old game
Suckers B C S V 5 to 50 10 to 20 mins Ind E Anywhere A very relaxing game, at least for Leaders
The Key Game B C S   6 to 50 05 to 20 mins Ind E In/Out, Dry The non-mover wins
Indoor Vampires   C     8 to 30 05 to 15 mins Ind None Indoors One for the dark nights
Fizzy Fireworks B C     10 to 30 10 to 20 mins Ind E Anywhere A fun way to promote the dangers of fireworks
Smash The Barrel B C S V 5 to 50 05 to 60 mins Ind E Anywhere An old favourite - the name may be different!!
Jump The Punch   C S V 5 to 30 05 to 15 mins Ind E Anywhere An alternative to swing the barrel
Bats and Moths   C S   6 to 50 05 to 60 mins Ind E Anywhere A hopping mad game
Grab   C     6 to 50 10 to 20 mins Ind E In/Out, Dry An added twist to a basic game
Passing the Keys     S V 5 to 50 05 to 10 mins Ind E Anywhere The key part of this game is the words
Tangles   C S   6 to 36 05 to 20 mins Ind None Anywhere All in a Tangle
Accurate Observation     S V 5 to 50 05 to 25 mins Ind Anywhere Can be an ice breaker
Tag Along     S V 5 to 55 10 to 20 mins Ind None Anywhere A game of a big worm
Chocolate Reward B C S V 6 to 50 10 to 40 mins Ind E Anywhere A rewarding game for some
N.S.E.W.   C S   6 to 30 10 to 20 mins Ind None In/Out, Dry A tire them out game
Octopus B C S V 10 to 30 05 to 15 mins Ind None Anywhere Swim Little Fishes Swim
Chinese Whispers B C S V 10 to 30 05 to 15 mins Ind None Anywhere ..are going to a dance!!
Blob     S V 2 to 50 05 to 20 mins Team E Indoors A variation on the chair game
Ball between Legs B C S V 3 to 40 05 to 20 mins Team E Anywhere Mind the gap!!!
Name Game B C     5 to 50 05 to 10 mins Ind E Anywhere A getting to know you game

[Top]Patrol / Six / Lodge[Top] 

GameBCSV# PlayersTimeI/TEquipmentLocationComments
Navigation Join-the-dots     S V 5 to 50 05 to 20 mins Team EE Anywhere Dot to Dot the Scouting way
Flying Saucers   C S V 5 to 50 05 to 20 mins Team EE Anywhere Requires good team work
Frog Relay   C S V 10 to 50 05 to 10 mins Team None Indoors A basic 'wheelbarrow' race held as a relay
The Gathering Game B       12 to 24 05 to 15 mins Team E Anywhere Simple cooperative game to play in Lodges
Light the Candle     S V 10 to 50 20 to 30 mins Team EE Indoors Requires good Patrol skills and close working
Piggyback Relay     S V 10 to 50 05 to 10 mins Team None Indoors Basic piggy back relay game
Shatter the Patrol Leader     S V 10 to 50 05 to 10 mins Team None Indoors Relay game in which the PL does ALL the running!
Skittle Relay     S V 10 to 50 05 to 10 mins Team E Indoors Simple relay running game needing a minimum of equipment
The Pea Game B C S   10 to 30 10 to 20 mins Team EE Indoors Teaches basic food gathering!
Crocodile Pit   C S   8 to 36 05 to 25 mins Team E In/Out, Dry A basic survival game
Not in my Patch B C S   10 to 30 10 to 15 mins Team E In/Out, Dry A through it away games
Snake Race     S   8 to 36 05 to 15 mins Team E In/Out, Dry A test of sheer lashings
Alcatraz B C S   4 to 20 05 to 20 mins Team E Anywhere An alternative to Sleeping Pirates
Bomber Pilots   C     12 to 36 05 to 10 mins Team E Anywhere A Quick and Easy warmup game
Smarties     S   10 to 40 05 to 15 mins Team E Anywhere A good party game
Alphabet Drama     S   5 to 40 10 to 20 mins Team None Anywhere A thinking game
Colour Fetch B C S   10 to 40 05 to 15 mins Team E Anywhere Find the colour
A-Z Fetch B C S   10 to 40 05 to 15 mins Team E Anywhere Find the Letter
Swingrope     S   10 to 40 10 to 30 mins Team EE Indoors Dodgeball with a tethered ball
Spiders Web     S   10 to 40 10 to 30 mins Team EE Anywhere Tiggy with a tethered it
Movement Quiz   C S   10 to 40 15 to 30 mins Team E Anywhere Questions about Scouting
Paper Plane Race B C S V 10 to 40 10 to 20 mins Team E Anywhere A test of engineering skills
Remote Kotting     S V 10 to 40 10 to 30 mins Team EE Anywhere A test of knot tying
Progressive Push     S V 8 to 30 05 to 15 mins Team E Indoors The strongest should win!
Funny Firemen     S V 6 to 50 10 to 20 mins Team EE Anywhere Sounds amusing to watch
Ready for Camp     S V 6 to 50 15 to 30 mins Team EE Anywhere A good teaching game
A Bit of a Handful B C S V 6 to 50 10 to 20 mins Team EE Anywhere A little thought and a lot of carrying

[Top]Relays[Top] 

GameBCSV# PlayersTimeI/TEquipmentLocationComments
Wrap the Kea B C S   5 to 40 05 to 20 mins Team E Anywhere Fun game requiring a 'volunteer' to be wrapped in toiler paper
Card Dash B C S   4 to 20 10 to 20 mins Team E Indoors Relay race involving memorising and matching cards
Cat Relay B C     6 to 30 10 to 20 mins Team EE In/Out, Dry Sucking game - requires good lungs
Pull the Elephant   C S V 4 to 20 05 to 15 mins Team E Indoors Race based on ropework
First Aid Improvisation   C S   8 to 25 10 to 20 mins Team EE Anywhere Tests first aid skills
Zig Zag Relay   C S   16 to 50 05 to 10 mins Team E Anywhere Develops good ball skills
16 Points of a Compass   C S V 10 to 50 05 to 10 mins Team E Indoors Basic relay game teaching 16 points of the compass
Three Chair Relay     S V 10 to 50 05 to 10 mins Team E In/Out, Dry Relay race involving moving from chair to chair
Bench Chair Relay     S V 10 to 50 05 to 15 mins Team E In/Out, Dry Relay race involving baton passing and running
Biscuits and Balloons     S V 6 to 28 10 to 15 mins Team E Anywhere Unusual game with suspense rather than action
Caterpillar Relay - Heels to Toes   C S V 10 to 50 05 to 15 mins Team None Anywhere Simple relay race, useful as a time filler
Caterpillar Relay - Linked   C S V 10 to 50 05 to 15 mins Team None Anywhere Another simple relay race, useful as a time filler
Diagonal Relay B C S V 10 to 50 05 to 10 mins Team E In/Out, Dry Team relay game requiring agility
Dizzy     S   10 to 50 05 to 10 mins Team E Anywhere Relay game requiring balance and speed
Electric Supply     S   10 to 50 05 to 10 mins Team E Anywhere Team relay game requiring good throwing and catching skills
Football around the cone relay     S   10 to 50 05 to 10 mins Team E Anywhere Team relay game requiring good ball control
Grand Prix     S V 10 to 50 05 to 10 mins Team E Anywhere Relay game based on Grand Prix racing
Hopping Relay   C S V 10 to 50 05 to 10 mins Team None Anywhere Another good time filler requiring no equipment
Jump Stick Relay     S   10 to 50 05 to 10 mins Team E Anywhere Requires speed, timing and team co-ordination
Map Sign Relay   C S V 10 to 50 05 to 15 mins Team EE In/Out, Dry Relay race based on map symbols
National Grid     S V 10 to 50 05 to 15 mins Team EE In/Out, Dry Good game to test knowledge of grid co-ordinates
Numbers Relay   C S V 10 to 50 05 to 10 mins Team E Indoors Basic relay game based upon quickly finding consequetive numbers
Obstacle Relay   C S   10 to 50 05 to 10 mins Team EE Anywhere Adventurous game which can be played at any time
Press Up Relay     S V 10 to 50 05 to 10 mins Team None Anywhere Simple game - great for an inter patrol time filler
Promise and Law Relay   C S V 10 to 50 05 to 10 mins Team EE In/Out, Dry Relay race based on the Scout Promise and Law
Reverse Jigsaw Relay     S   10 to 50 05 to 10 mins Team EE Indoors Reconstructing a reverse image of the Scout Promise
Road Sign Relay   C S V 10 to 50 05 to 15 mins Team EE In/Out, Dry Relay race based on knowledge of road signs
Stagger Relay     S V 10 to 50 05 to 15 mins Team E Anywhere Makes players dizzy running in tight circles - great fun!
Wheel Barrow Relay     S   10 to 50 05 to 10 mins Team None In/Out, Dry Traditional wheelbarrow race run as a relay
Jungle Relay   C     12 to 36 05 to 10 mins Team None Anywhere Teaches the names of the Jungle
Red Card Run B C     8 to 24 05 to 15 mins Team E In/Out, Dry A quick way to tire a Beaver
Three Knot Relay     S   10 to 50 05 to 15 mins Ind E Anywhere Tests simple knotting skills
Skittle   C S   8 to 50 05 to 20 mins Team E In/Out, Dry A quick game
Word Search Relay   C S V 10 to 30 05 to 15 mins Team E Anywhere A search for words
Planting Seeds B C S   6 to 36 10 to 30 mins Team E In/Out, Dry A slow way of feeding Cubs
Akela's X-ray Eyes B C     8 to 36 10 to 30 mins Team E Anywhere An introduction to camping equipment!
Feedball     S V 8 to 50 05 to 10 mins Team E Anywhere Promotes ball control
Zig Zag Dribble     S V 8 to 50 05 to 10 mins Team E Anywhere Promotes co-ordination

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GameBCSV# PlayersTimeI/TEquipmentLocationComments
Fumball   C S V 5 to 10 10 to 20 mins Ind E In/Out, Dry Develops throwing and catching skills
England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales   C S V 9 to 40 05 to 20 mins Team E In/Out, Dry 4 Cornered Rugby!
Dodgeball Circle     S V 10 to 50 10 to 20 mins Team E Anywhere Quick and simple ball game - good time filler
Chair Football     S   8 to 20 10 to 30 mins Team E Indoors A slower version of football
Penfold   C S   6 to 30 05 to 15 mins Team E Anywhere A very simplegame!
Dizzy Football   C S V 8 to 25 10 to 15 mins Team E Anywhere Doen't need football skills