21 Football
- Players: 10 – 14
- Duration: 45 - 60 min
- Average cost: $2
- Age: 4+
How to play
In "21 Football," teams take turns attempting to score points by completing passes from the quarterback to receivers in designated zones, each with different point values. Teams, divided into even-numbered groups, select a quarterback who throws from a designated zone and cannot leave that area. Players switch between being receivers and defenders, staying within their assigned zones during passes. Successfully completed passes earn points based on the zone's value, but defenders can intercept or deflect passes. Each round consists of four pass attempts, and after four passes, the roles switch, with the first team reaching 21 points winning the game.
What you'll need
- Football ball ↗
- soft cones or other object for marking boundaries ↗
- Optional – colored shirts, bandanas, or simply ribbons to mark teammates ↗
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