Equipment / Materials Needed:

• A treasure item (something about the size of a shoe works well).

Setup Instructions:

1. Choose a player to be “It.”
2. “It” stands with their back to a wall, placing the treasure at their feet.
3. Other players form a semi-circle around “It.”
4. The game starts when “It” says “Go!”
5. Players in the semi-circle try to grab the treasure without getting their hands touched by “It.”
6. If “It” touches a player’s first hand, that hand must stay frozen in place, but the player can still try to grab the treasure with their other hand.
7. If “It” touches the player’s second hand, that player becomes a guard and helps “It” guard the treasure.
8. The game continues until a player successfully grabs the treasure and returns to the semi-circle.
9. The player who grabs the treasure becomes “It” for the next round.

Additional Notes and Variations:

• For larger groups, split into multiple teams with separate games running at the same time.
• To make the game safer, ensure that the play area is clear of obstacles and the floor is not slippery.
• You can use different items as the treasure to keep the game interesting.
• For younger players, consider using a softer object for the treasure to avoid injuries.

See more information at https://young-catholics.com/2058/guard-the-treasure-game/