Fostering Cooperation: Recommended Games to Enjoy in the Boy Scouts
The Boy Scouts is an organization that aims to help children grow into healthy, wonderful adults by connecting with nature and interacting with friends from various generations.
Within the Boy Scouts, games are sometimes played as part of various activities.
In this article, we’ll introduce recommended games that you can enjoy in the Boy Scouts!
We’ve gathered a variety of games, including ones that use the knowledge and skills gained through contact with nature, as well as games that foster cooperation.
If you’re not sure which games to choose, be sure to use this as a reference!
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- A simple and fun co-op game that enhances teamwork
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- Recommended outdoor recreation for junior high school students: A roundup of fun outdoor activities
- Outdoor games and recreational activities recommended for children
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- [Play Right Away!] Exciting Recreation Games Recommended for Elementary School Students
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- [Elementary School] Quick and Easy! Indoor Recreational Activities Perfect for Lower Grades
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[Fostering Cooperation] Recommended Games You Can Enjoy in the Boy Scouts (31–40)
Getting lost in snowy mountains
You all joined a tour to see the aurora.
However, the plane you were on crashed due to a geomagnetic storm.
The crash site is in snowy mountains, and the nearest town is as far as 32 kilometers away.
The pilots have died, and the plane has sunk to the bottom of a lake, so you have no choice but to make your way on your own.
Besides cold-weather clothing, you only have 10 items.
To survive, discuss as a group and rank the items from most to least important.
The time limit is 30 minutes; when time is up, present your ranking.
When giving opinions about the ranking, be sure to explain your reasons, and when making decisions, reach a consensus—an agreement among everyone.
Have fun with variations! The ‘Wild Beast Hunting Game’
In the classic Beast Hunt game, you form groups based on the number of letters in the beast’s name, but this is a remixed version! It starts the same with the leader’s call, “Let’s go hunt beasts!” followed by everyone shouting out weapon names in a call-and-response.
From there, the leader and the children head out to slay the beasts.
There are small beasts and big ones, so choose your weapons as you go and take them down.
The adult acting as the leader will need some performance skills, but kids love pretend battles.
Let your inner child out and have fun together!
Play the Signal Game Indoors!
The “Traffic Signal Game,” where everyone follows the leader’s instructions, is a play activity that can help develop the ability to listen carefully and the judgment to act immediately.
When the signal is blue, take one marching step; when it’s yellow, shake your head left and right and look around; when it’s red, squat down.
Listen closely to which color the leader calls and act accordingly.
If the leader calls a color other than the three, everyone says “nai-nai” (meaning “no such color”).
There’s no winning or losing in this game, so just have fun moving your body!
Air-reading game
Let’s read the room so we don’t overlap with our friends! Here’s an idea for a “reading the room” game.
It’s a unique game that helps elementary school students develop the ability to act while watching the timing and what’s happening around them.
In a group of 4–5 players sitting in a circle, you take turns standing up while calling out numbers.
The rule is simple, but what matters is avoiding overlapping timing with your friends.
Through the game, kids can build awareness of others and quick decision-making skills.
The atmosphere is tense at the start, but when two people stand up at the same time, everyone can’t help bursting into laughter!
Nostalgic finger guessing game!
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A game whose name changes depending on the region: Yubi-suma (Thumbs Up).
It’s said that there are many region-specific calls besides Yubi-suma, too.
The rules are: make fists with both hands and hold them out in front.
Decide the order, and when it’s your turn, say a call like “Yubi-suma, one!” or “Issē no, two!” All players then raise the thumb(s) from one or both fists.
If the number of thumbs raised matches the number you called, you can pull back one of your hands.
The first person to pull back both hands wins.
In some regions, there’s even a rule that allows choosing not to raise any thumbs.
It might only be a brief moment, but waiting to see how many thumbs go up is a real nail-biter.
It’s a simple game, but kids really get into it.
A command game popular with both children and adults
It’s a fast-paced game that tests your listening skills and split-second decision-making.
The rules are very clear: if someone says, “Order: do XX,” you perform the action; but if they say only “Do XX” without the word “Order,” you must not move.
If you react by mistake, you’re out, so observation and concentration are essential.
The teacher’s feints will spark laughter across the classroom, creating a fun atmosphere.
Despite the simple rules, there’s a lot of strategy in the rhythm and timing, and it stays exciting no matter how many times you play.
Move or stay still—the instant you decide determines the winner.
BlindSquare
This is a game where the team holds a rope tied into a loop and, with their eyes closed, tries to form shapes like a square using the rope.
It’s crucial to figure out where your teammates are, so be mindful about communicating with one another as you proceed.
Your strategy will be tested—such as the order in which you check positions and how you adjust the shape from there.
The more participants join, the more complex and challenging the shapes become, so gradually build familiarity and work your way up to tackling more difficult shapes.
Trust Game
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Here’s a trust game you can play by cooperating and relying on one another.
Form a circle with a few people and hold hands.
To the rhythm of the music, keep your posture and remain still until the next signal.
You’ll gradually move from standing to a sitting posture, but maintaining the same posture while holding hands will require a lot of endurance.
Try encouraging each other as you take on the challenge.
If someone’s posture collapses, the whole circle might fall apart at once.
Trust your teammates and do your best all the way to the end.
survival game
It’s a game where you advance into the opponent’s territory while hiding behind obstacles in the field, attack the opposing team with airsoft guns, and cooperate to reach set objectives.
Since the flow involves attacking while staying concealed, your team’s ability to devise strategy is really put to the test.
Using airsoft guns might sound dangerous, but as long as you wear the recommended gear, anyone can enjoy safe skirmishes.
When you’re hit, you call yourself out—good manners from everyone are important in this game.
Precisely because it’s a simulated combat experience, it really feels like it strengthens team bonds.
Ball-carrying game
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Let’s have fun by combining items you already have at home! Here are some ideas for a ball-carrying game.
Through play, kids can learn the importance—and the challenge—of working together to reach a goal.
The rules are simple: two people hold a towel together to carry a ball and place it into a basket or bag.
It’s great for building concentration and balance.
It’s easy to do indoors, so you can enjoy it with your child or friends and feel a sense of accomplishment together.
Once you get used to it, try customizing the course!