Materials:

• Several small flags or objects (half marked with one color, half with another color)
• Blindfolds (one for each Scout except the leaders)
• Large open space for the playing area

Setup:

1. Mark off the playing area, either indoors or outdoors.
2. Scatter the flags or objects randomly in the playing area. Make sure to have equal amounts of each color.
3. Divide the Scouts into two teams, each with a different color (e.g., blue team and red team).
4. Choose one leader for each team. The other team members will be blindfolded.
5. Each team should stand at their base, outside the playing area.

Game Play:

1. The leader for each team gives verbal instructions to one blindfolded team member.
2. The blindfolded Scout must follow the leader’s directions to find one of the objects of their team’s color (e.g., blue team collects blue objects).
3. Once the blindfolded Scout finds an object, they must return to base with it while still following the leader’s instructions.
4. When the Scout returns with the object, remove the blindfold and choose the next blindfolded Scout.
5. Repeat until all of one team’s objects have been collected.
6. The first team to collect all their objects wins.

Notes:

• Only one blindfolded Scout from each team should be in the playing area at a time.
• Blindfolded Scouts should move slowly to avoid accidents.
• Teams cannot collect the other team’s objects.
• For younger Scouts, use larger objects like balloons or cones. For older Scouts, use smaller objects and consider adding obstacles in the playing area to increase the difficulty.

For more information, see https://scoutermom.com/560/guide-me-game/