Equipment and Materials

• Scissors
• Hot glue gun
• Music player
• Large poster board (one per player, minus one)
• Markers or paints for decorating
• Non-slip rug backing

Setup Instructions

1. Use markers or paints to decorate each poster board to look like an island. Make them colorful and creative.
2. Cut the edges of each poster board to make them round or oval, like an island.
3. Cut a piece of non-slip rug backing to be slightly smaller than each poster board.
4. Use the hot glue gun to attach the rug backing to the back of each poster board. This will help the islands stay in place during the game.
5. Spread the islands out in the play area. Make sure they are far enough apart for players to move between them.

Game Play Instructions

1. Gather all the players and explain the rules.
2. Start the music and have the players walk, skip, or dance around the islands.
3. When the music stops, each player must find an island and stand on it. Only one player is allowed per island.
4. The player left without an island is out.
5. Remove one island from the play area.
6. Repeat steps 2-5 until only one player is left. That player is the winner.

Additional Notes

• Safety: Ensure the play area is free of hazards like sharp objects or slippery spots. Use non-slip backing to prevent accidents.
• Variations:
  • Use Bible-themed music for a faith-based twist.
  • Name the islands after Biblical places like Jerusalem or Mount Sinai.
  • Instead of removing players, let them “help the captain” by controlling the music or cheering others on.

For more information, see https://young-catholics.com/1044/treasure-islands-game/