The Flag Game
A game that challenges endurance and reaction time.
- 10+ years
- Group size: 10+
- Duration: 20 min
- Competitive game
- Mountains, forests and fields
- Gym / Sports hall
- Snow / ice
- Open space
- Chalk
- Mesh vests
The playing area consists of two lines drawn on the ground. The group is divided into two teams, each lining up along their respective line. A leader stands in the middle between the lines, holding a piece of cloth.
At a signal from the leader, the first person in line from each team runs towards the middle and tries to grab the piece of cloth. The one who manages to grab the cloth should run back to their line as quickly as possible. The opponent must try to catch the person with the cloth before they reach their own line.
The winner can be:
- the one who gets back to their line with the piece of cloth
- the one who manages to catch (tag) the opponent with the piece of cloth before they reach their line
The loser must go to the back of the opposing team's line. The game continues until all participants are on one and the same line.
Alternatively, the game can be played for a set time. When time is up, the team with the most participants on their line wins.