Capture the Flag
Also known as Pique-Bandeira, Rouba Bandeira, Captura la Bandera, Fahnenbarlauf (Germany, 1860)
Two teams each guard a 'flag' while trying to steal the other team's and bring it home.
How to play
Divide into two equal teams. Define a large play area with a clear midline and each team's territory on either side.
Each team hides a flag (a tied piece of clothing, a stick, or any visible marker) somewhere in their territory.
Players cross into enemy territory to grab the flag.
If tagged in enemy territory, they go to a designated 'jail' spot.
Teammates can free jailed players by reaching jail and tagging them.
The first team to carry the enemy flag back to their own territory wins.
Keep it fair
Designate a neutral referee for tag disputes, whether someone was 'in bounds' when tagged is the main source of arguments; appoint one judge and commit to their call.
