8 Types of Outbound Games

Outbound is a learning which is packaged with an outdoor play atmosphere. By the way, what are the games that can be applied for outbound? Well, here we are going to share 8 types of outbound games.

8 Types of Outbound Games

The aim of outbound is to give learning to players through a game. Each game has a meaning that must be captured by the players. The values carried can be adjusted to the needs of the training.

Here are several types of outbound games:

1. Spider Web

• • Tools: Rope
  • Number of players: More than five
  • Purpose of the game: Think strategically

How to play:

• • The rope is tied between two trees or poles, and then made to resemble a spider’s web.
  • Each group member is given the task of passing through each hole in the spider web. Each hole can only be passed by one group member.
  • The players who have passed through the spider web cannot return to the original place.
  • It is forbidden to hit the rope when passing through the spider web. If it is hit by the rope then all players have to repeat from the beginning.

2. Dragon War

• • Number of players: More than five
  • Purpose of the game: Leadership and cohesiveness

How to play:

• • This game requires two groups.
  • The group members line up.
  • Ropes are tied between group members, and balloons are slipped between the players, except for the frontmost player.
  • The frontmost player is given a toothpick to pop the balloon on the opposing line.
  • Each member is asked to protect the balloon from the opponent
  • The losing group is the group with the most balloons popped.

3. The Longest Train

• • Tools: Objects carried by the players
  • Number of players: More than five
  • Purpose of the game: Creativity

How to play:

• • The players put what they brought during outbound in a row.
  • The winning group is the group that makes the longest row.

4. Map Hell

• • Tools: Rope, paper, ballpoint
  • Number of players: more than five
  • Purpose of the game: Think analytically and strategically

How to play:

• • The guide sets up a map like a cricket game and prepares a finish box.
  • This game requires two teams
  • The game group is asked to determine the map of hell in four boxes.
  • The hell can be lined up, but a maximum of 2
  • The members of the opposing group are asked to pass through the map to reach heaven without entering hell.
  • The group members who enter hell cannot continue the journey to heaven and must continue with other group members.
  • Other group members may give travel advice
  • The successful group is the group with the most number of members reaching heaven.
  • Repeat the game process for the opposing team.

5. Takesi Castle

• • Tools: Water gun, two different colored water, and flags
  • Number of players: More than five
  • Purpose of the game: Strategic thinking, leadership, and obedience

How to play:

• • This game requires two groups.
  • Each group puts down a flag. The flag becomes their fort.
  • Each group is asked to grab the opponent’s fort by taking the flag
  • The player who is hit by water from the opponent’s gun will become a prisoner, but can turn on a group mate by tapping the player’s shoulder.
  • The groups are given time to think of a game strategy.
  • The group that successfully grabs the opponent’s fort is the winner.

6. Lights Out

• • Tools: Water gun or water put in plastic, candles, and matches
  • Number of players: More than five
  • Purpose of the game: Compactness

How to play:

• • The guide sets up field boundary lines.
  • The game requires two groups
  • The playing group is asked to go to one place with a lit candle.
  • The opposing group is allowed to throw water at the playing team.
  • If in the middle of the road the candle goes out, the playing group is asked to repeat from the beginning.
  • The fastest group that reaches the destination will be considered the winner.

7. Water Relay

• • Tools: Water, bucket, and bowl
  • Number of players: More than five
  • Purpose of the game: Empathy

How to play:

• • The game requires two groups.
  • Each group is asked to sit in a row behind.
  • Their task is to channel water from the front bucket to the back bucket.
  • The water must be channeled through the top of the head and must not looking back.
  • The player with the most water will be the winner.

8. Water Basket

• • Tools: Water-filled balloons
  • Number of players: More than five
  • Purpose of the game: Strategic thinking

How to play:

• • The game requires two groups
  • Each group is asked to put water-filled balloons into their respective baskets.
  • Balloons can only be thrown or passed.
  • If the balloon breaks, the guide will give a new water balloon.
  • The winner with the highest number of scores will be the winner.

Well, the text above is an explanation about 8 types of outbound games. It is hoped that with the outbound game the players can add knowledge and get closer to their friends.

Tia Varborough

A bookworm and researcher especially related to law and citizenship education. I spend time every day in front of the internet and the campus library.