Game Guide
Dodgeball
Dodgeball is a fast-paced team sport where players try to eliminate opponents by hitting them with a ball while avoiding being hit themselves. The game encourages agility, hand-eye coordination, and quick reflexes.
For kids, dodgeball promotes teamwork, strategic thinking, and sportsmanship while also providing a fun way to stay active and improve physical fitness.
Monkey Run
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Monkey Run originated at TSC's Multisports camp.
The game is thrilling hybrid of playground classic Sharks & Minnows with a unique twist of dodgeball.
The majority of players start off as monkeys and line up on one end of the field. A select few (leopards) set up on the sidelines with dodgeballs. When the referee says "Go", the monkeys must run to the opposite side of the field without getting hit by a dodgeball. If they get hit, they join the leopards on the sidelines to throw dodgeballs. Their goal is to be the last monkey!
Kick It or Stick It
Kick It or Stick It is an exciting hybrid game offered at TSC, where batters decide whether to hit a wiffleball with a wiffleball bat or kick a kickball when pitched.
The rules for baserunning and fielding are the same as those in traditional wiffleball and kickball games, creating an easy transition between the two activities. This variation allows players to showcase different skills, whether kicking or hitting, while maintaining the excitement and competition of both sports.
The game promotes hand-eye coordination, flexibility, and strategy. It also encourages teamwork, as players work together to field the balls and run the bases.
Shipwreck
"Shipwreck" is a playground game where players pretend to be on a sinking ship and follow the leader's commands, such as "Captain’s Coming" (stand at attention) or "Lifeboat" (group up in pairs). Players who fail to follow commands correctly are eliminated until one remains.
Shipwreck is a fun, engaging game that encourages physical activity, quick thinking, and teamwork.
PARACHUTE FUN
Played with our giant parachute- a large, colorful, circular fabric with handles around the edges, allowing multiple children to participate at once. This activity promotes physical coordination, teamwork, and lots of fun.
Playing with a giant parachute is an exciting way for children to stay active, develop social skills, and have a lot of fun in a group setting.
Click here to learn more about the variety of Parachute games and activities!
Floor Hockey
Floor Hockey is a fast-paced indoor sport similar to ice hockey but played on a hard surface with plastic sticks and a ball or puck. Players work in teams to pass, shoot, and score goals while following rules that emphasize skill, speed, and teamwork.
For kids, floor hockey helps develop coordination, balance, and endurance while promoting teamwork, communication, and sportsmanship in a fun and active setting.
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport where two teams compete to score points by shooting a ball through the opposing team's hoop. Players pass, dribble, and shoot while defending their own basket. For scrimmages, our coaches divide teams in an age-appropriate manner to ensure fair and competitive play.
Basketball improves coordination, balance, and endurance while promoting teamwork and communication. It helps develop strategic thinking, agility, and cardiovascular fitness, making it a fun and dynamic way for kids to stay active and engaged.
Capture the Flag
Capture the Flag is a thrilling game where two teams compete to capture each other's flag while defending their own. Each team has a designated area where they hide their flag. The objective is to infiltrate the opposing team's territory, grab their flag, and return it to your side without being tagged. If a player is tagged, they must freeze until a teammate frees them. The game continues until one team successfully captures the opposing flag.
Capture the Flag promotes teamwork, strategy, and communication. It enhances physical fitness, agility, and decision-making skills while fostering friendly competition and collaboration.
Head It or Catch It
"Head It or Catch It" is an exciting game where players form a circle, and the coach in the center throws a dodgeball. The coach randomly announces "head it" or "catch it," and players must quickly react to the directive. If they successfully perform the correct task, they stay in the game. If they fail to react properly, they are out. The game continues until only one player remains, who is declared the winner.
This game helps improve hand-eye coordination, reflexes, and quick thinking as players must react fast to unpredictable commands. It also promotes focus, concentration, and agility, while offering a fun, competitive environment where kids can develop their skills in a playful setting.
Handball
Handball is an energetic game where two teams of players pass and bounce a small ball, trying to score by throwing it into the opposing team's goal. The game is played on a court with goals at either end, and players use their hands to dribble, pass, and shoot the ball. Each team has a goalkeeper who defends the goal. The team with the most goals at the end of the game wins.
Handball improves hand-eye coordination, agility, and teamwork. It enhances cardiovascular fitness, reflexes, and quick decision-making, offering a fun and active way for kids to stay engaged while developing sports skills.
Flag Football
Flag football is a non-contact version of traditional football, where players wear flags attached to their waist, which defenders attempt to pull instead of tackling. The game is played with two teams, and the objective is to advance the ball into the opposing team’s end zone by running or passing it. Each team has a set number of plays to move the ball forward, and if the ball carrier’s flag is pulled, the play stops. The team with the most points at the end of the game wins.
Flag football promotes teamwork, strategy, and communication while helping children improve speed, agility, and coordination. It encourages physical activity in a safer, non-contact environment, building confidence and social interaction.
Wiffleball
Wiffleball is a simplified version of baseball, played with a plastic bat and a lightweight plastic ball with holes. The game is typically played with two teams, where one team bats while the other fields. The pitcher throws the ball to the batter, who attempts to hit it and run around the bases to score points. The fielding team tries to catch the ball or tag players out to prevent runs. The game continues until both teams have had a turn to bat.
Wiffleball promotes physical activity, coordination, and teamwork. It helps children develop hand-eye coordination, agility, and strategic thinking, while offering a fun, low-impact way to enjoy baseball-style play.
Kickball
Kickball is a classic outdoor game played with two teams. One team kicks while the other fields. The kicking team takes turns kicking a rubber ball and then running around bases in a manner similar to baseball. The objective is to score by reaching home plate without being tagged out or having the ball thrown to the base before the runner arrives. The fielding team tries to catch the ball or tag players out. The game continues until each team has had a chance to kick.
Kickball promotes teamwork, coordination, and physical fitness. It encourages social interaction, builds endurance, and enhances motor skills through running, kicking, and catching.
Pickle
Pickle (also known as Rundown) is a fast-paced game similar to a baseball rundown, requiring at least three players. Two players act as “throwers,” standing at separate bases while tossing a ball back and forth. The remaining player, the “runner,” starts between the bases and tries to reach one safely without being tagged. The throwers work together to trap and tag the runner before they can reach a base. If tagged, the runner is out; if they make it safely, they can attempt another run. The game continues with different players rotating as runners.
Relay Race
Relay Races are a fun and competitive way to engage the entire group of kids. The race course is set up with various pieces of equipment, such as giant soccer balls, noodles, tunnels, mini hurdles, cones, agility poles, and soccer balls. Participants take turns running through the obstacle course, completing tasks like dribbling a soccer ball, crawling through tunnels, or jumping over hurdles before tagging the next teammate. The first team to finish the course wins.
Relay races promote teamwork, coordination, and physical fitness. They help improve agility, balance, and endurance, while offering kids a chance to develop problem-solving skills and foster friendly competition.
Knockout
Knockout is a fast-paced basketball shooting game where players line up at the free-throw line, each with a ball. The first player shoots, and if they miss, the next player in line tries to make their shot before the first player can recover their ball and score. If the second player scores first, the first player is "knocked out" and must leave the game. The last remaining player in the line is the winner.
Knockout helps improve shooting accuracy, focus, and reaction time. It encourages friendly competition and teamwork while promoting cardiovascular fitness, agility, and hand-eye coordination, making it an exciting and energetic activity for kids.
Soccer
Soccer is the world's most popular sport, and a pillar of Tyngsboro Sports Center's identity. Two teams compete to score by kicking a ball into the opposing goal. Played on a field with goalposts at each end, players use their feet to dribble, pass, and shoot, while only goalkeepers can use their hands.
At our camps and birthday parties, we engage in fun scrimmages where the number of players on each side can be flexible depending on the size of the group. This allows kids to enjoy the game in a friendly, energetic setting.
Open Play
Open Play offers a fun and flexible way for kids to have fun and keep active, enjoying activities at their own pace. As opposed to structured games, children have access to our exciting selection of sports equipment, including basketballs, soccer balls, dodgeballs, hula hoops, and more, allowing them to play freely and explore different games. The shared play space creates an energetic and social atmosphere where kids can run, jump, and compete in a way that suits them best.
Giants, Wizards, and Elves
Giants, Wizards, and Elves is a fun, interactive game similar to Rock, Paper, Scissors but played with movement. Players are divided into two teams, and each team secretly chooses to be giants (arms raised high), wizards (waving fingers like casting a spell), or elves (crouching with hands by their ears). Giants beat elves, elves beat wizards, and wizards beat giants. Once teams reveal their choice, the winning side chases the losing team, tagging players to bring them to their side.
This game promotes teamwork, quick thinking, and physical activity while encouraging social interaction and group coordination. It's perfect for camps and parties.
Tag
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Tag is a classic children's game where one player is "it" and must chase and tag other players, who then become "it." Variations like Noodle Tag involve players using foam noodles to tag others instead of hands. In Freeze Tag, players who are tagged must freeze in place until a teammate unfreezes them. Ninja Tag adds a twist where players can perform quick, ninja-like moves to avoid being tagged, making it a fun, dynamic version. |
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Cone Wars
Cone Wars is an exciting, competitive game where players are divided into teams and each team has a set of cones placed in a designated area. The objective is to knock over the opposing team’s cones while protecting your own. Players can use various strategies, such as running, dodging, or working together to defend their cones and knock down the other team's cones. The team that knocks over all the opposing team's cones first wins the game.
Cone Wars promotes teamwork, strategy, and communication. It helps improve agility, balance, and coordination, offering a fun way for kids to stay active while engaging in friendly competition.
Four Corners
Four Corners is a fun, energetic game played in a square-shaped area divided into four corners, each labeled with a number. One player is designated as "it" and stands in the center, calling out a number from 1 to 4. The players in the corners must quickly choose a corner to stand in. The player who is "it" tries to tag someone who hasn’t reached a corner by the time the number is called. If a player is tagged, they become "it" in the next round.
Four Corners promotes quick thinking, agility, and decision-making. It also encourages physical activity and social interaction, making it perfect for group play.
Duck, Duck, Goose
Duck, Duck, Goose is a classic children's game where players sit in a circle, and one player walks around the outside, gently tapping others on the head while saying "duck" each time. When they choose someone to be the "goose," they tap them and run around the circle. The "goose" must quickly chase the person who tapped them and try to tag them before they can sit in the vacant spot. If tagged, the "goose" becomes the new person walking around the circle.
This game promotes physical activity, coordination, and social interaction. It also helps children develop quick reflexes and encourages teamwork and friendly competition.
Ghosts in the Graveyard
Ghosts in the Graveyard is an exciting game where one player is chosen as the "ghost" and hides while the rest of the players count. Once the counting is done, the players try to find the ghost, who can jump out and chase them. If a player is tagged by the ghost, they become the new ghost. The game includes a designated safe zone where players can run to avoid being tagged. If a player reaches the safe zone without being caught, they are safe for that round.
This game promotes physical activity, agility, and teamwork. It encourages quick thinking, coordination, and social interaction, helping children develop speed and decision-making skills in a fun, active setting.
Sharks & Minnows
Sharks & Minnows is a fast-paced game where one or more "sharks" try to tag "minnows" as they run across a field or gym. Tagged minnows become sharks, making it harder for the remaining players. The game continues until only one minnow remains as the winner.
This game helps kids develop speed, agility, and quick decision-making while keeping them active and engaged. It also encourages strategic thinking as minnows dodge and time their runs. With its simple rules and exciting competition, Sharks & Minnows promotes coordination, endurance, and social interaction, making it a timeless favorite!
Simon Says
Simon Says is a fun and interactive game where one player, “Simon,” gives commands to the other players. The key rule is that players should only follow commands that begin with “Simon says.” If Simon does not say “Simon says” before a command, players should not follow it. Anyone who makes a mistake by following an incorrect command is out. The game continues until only one player remains.
Simon Says helps improve listening skills, attention to detail, and reaction time. It promotes physical activity and coordination while also encouraging quick thinking and concentration in a playful, engaging way.
Snakes In The Grass
Snakes in the Grass is an exciting game where players line up on one side of a field, while one player, the "snake," hides in the grass or a designated area. The snake's goal is to tag players as they try to cross to the other side without being caught. Players can only move when the snake’s eyes are closed, and they must freeze when the snake turns around. The game continues until all players are tagged, and a new snake is chosen for the next round.
This game promotes agility, stealth, and quick decision-making. It helps improve coordination and encourages teamwork and communication as players strategize when to make their move. Snakes in the Grass is a fun way to get kids moving while fostering social interaction and a sense of friendly competition.
Vegetable Game
The Vegetable Game is a fast-paced group activity that improves focus and reaction time. Players sit in a circle, choose a vegetable name, and take turns saying their own and another player's vegetable name while keeping a steady beat. If someone hesitates or breaks the rhythm, they face a fun challenge or are out. This game enhances memory, listening skills, and social interaction while creating an energetic and engaging atmosphere. It’s a great icebreaker or team-building activity that encourages quick thinking and creativity, making it suitable for all ages and easy to play anywhere.
Nerf Wars
Our exciting Nerf dart guns make for an extremely popular, thrilling birthday party game option!
One variation is an every-player-for-themselves "open-play battle", where players can move freely around the space, tagging others with Nerf darts in an open-world setting. Another variation divides the group into teams, adding a sense of friendly competition as players work together to strategize and outlast their opponents.
In both versions, we set up obstacles like giant soccer balls, giving kids places to hide, take cover, and plan their next move. This high-energy game promotes teamwork, strategy, and active play, making it a thrilling option for birthday parties.
Flinch
Flinch is a simple yet exciting game that tests players’ self-control and reflexes. To play, participants stand in a circle or sit across from each other. One player pretends to throw an object—such as a ball or their hands—toward another player, but without actually letting go. The goal is to make the other person flinch, meaning they react by moving, blinking, or showing hesitation. If a player flinches, they receive a penalty, such as losing a point or stepping out of the game. The last player remaining or the one with the fewest flinches wins.
