Wacker of Death

I didn't come up with the name, the Scouts did. The real name of this game is something like "swat-em" but it is one of our Scout's favorites.

All that is needed are two swatters made of rolled-up sections of newspaper wrapped with duct tape, about 10-15 foot square area of clear floor or ground, 2 blindfolds and 2 Scouts and a referee.

Two Scouts blindfolded and taken to opposite corners of the playing area. They are spun around three times and placed on their hands and knees. The referee then places the swatters on the floor and then starts the players who try to first locate one of the swatters and hit their opponent with it. The first player that touches (intentionally or not) his opponent with the swatter wins.

Players must stay on their hands and knees, they must hold the swatter (no throwing) and they must stay within the playing area. As you may imagine this is a loud game; the Scouts will invariably shout directions to the players. I have seen one match go on for several minutes as the players try to find the swatters and then each other amid the yelling. It is fun to play and even more fun to watch.

The players must be watched carefully so they avoid butting heads or bumping into furniture. Naturally no spectators are allowed to touch a player unless the safety of the player is at risk. We have played this game many, many times without a mishap.