Number of People: 10
Materials: Soft throwable objects, area marker
Description: Designate a large circle as the playing area using rope, cones, etc. Within the circle spread several soft throwable objects at random. Pair the participants up and have them choose which of the pair will be Tank and which will be Tank Commander(TC). The tanks will stand inside the circle and the TCs on the outside. Tanks are blindfolded and the game begins. The object of the game is for the TC to direct their own tank to the ammunition (objects on the ground) , then to direct them where to throw. The ultimate goal is to be the last tank standing. This is achieved by successfully hitting other tanks with an object.
This is a great communication game. As the TCs stage and start yelling directions it becomes apparent communication will be difficult. Often the TCs don't realize they can move freely on the outside of the circle. I like to establish a 3 hit rule. Once you've been hit 3 times you're out. This opens the door for a chat about honor etc. I've also seen this played with mines on the field. Just another variable that the TC has to take into account when instructing his tank. You can also play with teams.
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Originator: Brian Sheavly - Camp Spencer | Posted by: James