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Pin Guard (Bowling Pin Dodgeball)

Knock down the other team's pins while you defend your own.

10–40 players · about 15 minutes · Run around · Gym, Big room

What you need

Setup

Set each team's pins in a row near their back wall. Split into two teams.

How to play

  1. Throw balls to knock over the other team's pins, or hit players.
  2. Players who are hit sit on the side and come back when their team knocks down a pin.
  3. You may not stand directly in front of your own pins blocking them, but you can block balls with your body or catch them.

How to win

First team to knock over all of the other team's pins wins.

Leader tips

Safety: Soft foam balls only. Make a rule that players don't dive at pins.