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4 - BOTTLE SHY

Popular game for family / community events.

This and all games must be supervised by a responsible adult(s) at all times. Equipment should never be left unattended. Only authorised club leaders must enter area of play! [CLICK HERE to see our disclaimer]

Equipment:

• A suitable set of coloured plastic bottles or skittles - 10 makes a good set.

  1. Bean bags - minimum of 6 needed plus a couple of spares.

  2. A couple of child safe bowls or trays may be useful to keep bean bags tidy during play.

  3. Long table(s).

  4. Marker tape to mark the throwing positions at front of hall floor.

  5. Marker tape, markers or team leader to mark the touch point at the back of the hall.

  6. Score board and pen.

HOW TO PLAY:

Each player has a throw at 10 bottles to see what they can score with 3 bean bags. Mark a line on the floor for a throwing position.

Imagination and creativity give opportunity for development of this game further, where other features and seasonal touches may be added.

Plastic bottles may mark decorated walls and other finishes too. It may be necessary to put cardboard or similar behind the bottles to prevent wall marking.