No more than 24. 24 = 2 per district. No less than 12. 12 = 1 per district. It’s more fun to have an even number of people, as then no one will represent a district alone. Do the draw-the-card-out-of-the-hat technique or put the District number on the invitation.
One bottle without any water, so they’ll have to fill it at the Cornucopia Snacks like fruit, candies (lollies) and anything else you have A jump rope to help climb trees A poncho, in case it starts to rain A fake knife, in case they don’t grab one at the Cornucopia.
Put fake weapons out. For example, weapons such as Nerf guns, fake swords, fake bow and arrows, fake throwing knives, fake crossbows and anything else you’d like to add. All weapons must be safe for play and fake. Add a water bucket or water to the Cornucopia Add the backpacks Mark the area where you want the contestants to stand at the start with chalk, spray paint, or stepping stones.
After three hits to the arm or leg you are dead. One hit to the head and you’re dead. 2 hits to the stomach you’re dead. 1 hit with a bow and arrow you are automatically dead.
An alternative is to provide something else for them to do if they don’t wish to watch the Games anymore, such as a DVD or video game. Hopefully most people will want to keep watching what is happening, especially if you’ve organized someone to keep commentating.
If it’s a birthday party, you could open your gifts at this more restful stage of the party.
Follow the rules. Have a parent or older sibling observe the play and keep a note of everything happening. This person should also be responsible for asking players to leave once they’re no longer in the game.
