Obstacle Race

Many thanks to Barb Garber for posting this game to the Guide Mailing List!

Number of players: 6 to 30

Rules: The object is to go through a set course containing various obstacles. These may be physical obstacles (jump over chair) or they may be technical points (dexterity, questions, things to do). The players go over the course individually or in groups.

Examples: Patrol Competition with a theme: A trip

Station 1: At the station: Read the time-table.

Station 2: Baggage: Empty out your suitcase and refill it.

          Station 3: En route: Send a post card etc.

Variations:

a) When held indoors, clues are placed here and there.

b) Obstacles: sort certain objects, catch with your teeth and eat something hung up with a string (fruit, donut etc.), start a fire in the snow.

c) Suggestions of themes for obstacle races: The World of Sports, Alice in Wonderland, Etc.

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