Not In My Basket Game Instructions

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Materials Needed

  • 1 round laundry basket for each team
  • Balls in different colors (enough for each team to have its own color, such as ball pit balls)

Setup Instructions

  1. Divide the group into teams with an equal number of players.
  2. Assign a ball color to each team.
  3. Place all the balls in the center of the room.
  4. Give each team a basket and have them place it in their assigned area. Make sure the areas are spaced out to allow movement.
  5. Review the rules with the group before starting the game.

Game Play Instructions

  1. When the game starts, players collect balls of their team’s color and put them in their basket.
  2. Players can remove other teams’ balls from their basket, but they must place them in a different basket. Balls cannot be hidden or left on the floor.
  3. Players can only carry one ball at a time.
  4. Teams cannot block others from accessing their baskets.

Scoring

  • At the end of the time limit, count the balls in each team’s basket.
  • Teams get 1 point for each ball of their color in their basket.
  • Teams lose 1 point for each ball of a different color in their basket.

Optional Rule Variations

  • If a ball is removed from a basket, it can be returned to the center instead of another basket.
  • Assign different point values to ball colors. For example, yellow = 4 points, blue = 3, green = 2, and red = 1.
  • Removing another team’s ball from their basket costs your team a point.

Safety Notes

  • Make sure there is enough space for players to move around safely.
  • Encourage players to move carefully to avoid collisions.
  • Remind players to follow the rules and respect others while playing.

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