Outpost

Mind Game, Outdoor Game, Physical Game, Teamwork Game

Item needed:

Football Flags

Min players:

Max players:

∞

Required age:

Average cost:

Game duration(Mins):

45 - 60

Description
How to play?

Outpost is a team game where players are separated into equal teams and given their own coloured flag-football flags which are worn around their waist. The objective of the game is to get the other teams flags. Flags that do not have stars are worth 100 points, flags that have stars counts as 1000 points per star (people that have flags with stars are called generals and are usually hidden by their teammates each round to avoid the other team capturing them).The game starts with one group in a room where they cannot see the other team while the other group is everywhere else. The people outside the room have a slight advantage since they can hide their generals first without worrying about the other team spotting them, also they can do a surprise attack on the other team (groups change starting positions each game). When the bell rings (or whatever you use to initiate and end the game) both teams are now allowed to go after the other team and hide their generals. When you get a flag off the opposing player you will both walk back to the place where a leader is keeping score and tell them how many points you got for your team colour, and then return the flag to the other player and go off again getting flags and finding generals. The player who was captured and gets his flag back then counts to ten out loud and puts his flag back on(during this time no one can capture him, he has time to get away and rest)

Game Overview

Outpost is a strategic and exciting team-based game in which players capture flags from the opposing team to score points. Teams must hide their generals, who carry high-value flags, and strive to capture as many flags as possible from the other team. This game promotes strategy, teamwork, and physical activity.

Game Setup

Players

Minimum Players: 6
Maximum Players: No limit

Required Age

Minimum Age: 6 years old

Materials Needed

Colored flag-football flags (one color per team)
Flags with stars for generals
Bell or other device to initiate and end the game
Scoreboard and markers

Setting

A large open area with hiding spots
A designated room for the starting position of one team

Game Rules

Objective

Capture flags from the opposing team to score points. Flags without stars are worth 100 points, while flags with stars (held by generals) are worth 1000 points per star.

How to Play

Divide into Teams

Split the players into equal teams and provide each team with their own colored flags. Each team designates a few players as generals, who receive flags with stars.

Starting Positions

One team starts in a designated room where they cannot see the other team. The other team starts outside the room.

Prepare for Play

The team outside the room hides their generals and prepares for a surprise attack, while the team inside the room waits for the game to start.

Initiate the Game

Signal the start of the game using a bell or another device.

Capture Flags

Players attempt to capture flags from the opposing team.
When a player captures a flag, both the captor and the captured proceed to the leader keeping score.
The leader records the points based on the captured flag’s value.
The flag is then returned to the captured player.
The captured player counts to ten out loud, allowing them time to escape before being captured again.

Hiding Generals

Teams continue to hide and protect their generals while attempting to capture flags from the opposing team.

End the Game

Signal the end of the game using a bell or other device.

Scoring

The team with the most points at the end of the game wins.

Variations

Timed Rounds: Introduce time limits for each round to increase the pace of the game.
Multiple Generals: Increase the number of generals on each team for added complexity and strategy.

Game Tips

Encourage strategic planning and teamwork to protect generals and capture flags.
Ensure the playing area is safe and free from obstacles that could cause injury.
Emphasize fair play and sportsmanship to keep the game enjoyable for all participants.

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