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This game is played at camp and is a long time favorite.

The object of the game is to capture the other team’s flag and bring it back to your team’s side without being tagged.

The group will be divided into 2 teams. The 2 sides are divided by a row of orange cones down the center line. The bell will start and end the game. Players cannot cross the center line until the game begins.

Each team must hide their flag somewhere on their side. The flag must be visible from all sides and cannot be more than 5 feet above the ground. A maximum of 2 flag guards are allowed to protect the flag from being captured.

Flag guards must remain 20 feet away from the flag at all times unless a person from the other team crosses into the 20 foot zone. This makes it easier to capture the flag but makes it harder for the other team to find the flag.

Once a player crosses into the other team’s side, anyone from the other team can tag them and send them to jail. Players cannot be tagged on their own side. A tag is made when one hand touches any part of the body, including clothing. Taggers can only tag one person at a time. Taggers cannot push or shove to make the tag. If a player is tagged, the tagger must walk with them to jail.

To free someone from jail, a player must make it to the jail without being caught and tag someone from their team. If the player is successful, both players must walk back to their side before continuing the game. If the player is caught, they will join their teammates in jail. When taking a free walk back, players must raise one arm in the air to indicate they cannot be tagged again.

Jailbreaks may be called during the game. If a jailbreak is called everyone in jail is released and must walk back to their side before continuing the game.

If a player finds the other team’s flag and safely brings it across the center line without being tagged, the round is over and the team is awarded one point. If the player with the flag is tagged, the flag is dropped and the player is immediately taken to jail. The flag cannot be moved back to its original location or re-hidden.

The team that finishes with the most points at the end of the game is the winner.

If an injury occurs during the game, immediately notify an adult or go to the Chapel for first aid.

The boundaries of the game are the normal camp boundaries. Remember, the ravine is located behind cabins 5-10 and is very dangerous. Be very careful and always be aware of your location and surroundings.

Please be honest during the game. The game is not fun unless you are playing by the rules. If you are found to be cheating or are outside of the boundaries, you will sit out for the remainder of the game.

The most important rule of capture the flag is…HAVE FUN!