Find a green space and find a treasure…
Not just a game for kids, but the family and your workmates!
Can you think of a better way to burn energy that in a fun game?
Treasure is a game that gets everyone laughing and active as they try to grab all the treasure for their own team. It's easy to learn and play, so it's perfect for any outdoor gathering with a lot of kids. Adults can play too, so try this at a neighbourhood block party, school fun day, or family reunion.
Each round takes only 15 to 20 minutes to play. That means you can play the game as a tournament, or a best-of-three contest too. When you're done, move on to kickball or tag.
What You Need to Play
· Hula hoops or chalk depending on the surface you are playing on (one for each team; you can play with two or more teams)
· Beanbags or balls or any set of objects (10 for each team). If they are difficult to handle, like slime, it can make it even funnier!!!
How to Set up the Game
1. Set up the playing area. Ideally, you have a large grassy area or wide-open indoor space. Split the playing field into equal parts, one for each team; mark boundaries with cones, chalk, tape, etc. (or set boundaries, like "from here to the garage; from there to the big oak tree").
2. Place a hula hoop in the centre of each team's territory, then put 10 beanbags/objects into each hoop. If you're playing on a paved surface, you could use chalk instead of hoops; in a carpeted space, use tape to mark off the areas.
3. The hoops are treasure chests, and beanbags/objects are the treasure.
4. Divide players into evenly sized teams. You can have two, three, or four, if you have enough equipment to go around!
Rules for Playing
1. Within each team, players can be plunderers (trying to steal opposing teams' treasure) or protectors (trying to keep their own treasure safe). Neither plunderers nor protectors can step inside the hoops.
2. If a protector tags a player carrying plundered treasure, the plunderer must drop the treasure and perform a fitness activity (such as five tuck jumps) before returning to the game. In the meantime, the protector can grab the treasure and return it to its chest.
3. Players can toss treasure to a teammate to avoid getting tagged. Protectors and plunderers can switch places at any time.
4. The game ends when one team has captured all another team's treasure. If you're playing tournament-style or best-of-three, start over. Or you could switch up teams for a second round of the game. | 
