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Pirates vs Sailors Strategic Challenge

Strategic competitive game where sailors must cross dangerous waters to complete mission while pirates defend their territory

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About This Activity

Strategic competitive game where sailors must cross dangerous waters to complete mission while pirates defend their territory

Quick Info

high
24
25m x 15m minimum

Equipment Required

Gym mats or crossing mats

12-16 (2 per sailor team)

Soft throwing balls (sponge balls)

15-20

Bean bags for dynamite

30

Hoops for targets and bases

8-10

Boundary Markers

12-15

Gym Mats

As needed

Throwing Balls

As needed

Balls

As needed

Hoops

As needed

Sun Markers

As needed

Suitable For

Year 6

Suitable Sports

Outdoor Adventurous Activities

Activity Tags

Values

Leadership
Teamwork
Cooperation

Space

Large Space
Indoor/Outdoor

Skills

Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Team Play
Decision Making

Teaching Focus

Problem Solving
Team Challenge

Features

Interactive
Engaging
Challenging

Activity Type

Main Game

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Intensity

High Intensity

Competition

Moderate Competition

Weather

All Weather