Searching for fun outdoor games to play? Want those games to somehow incorporate the use of a brilliantly colorful parachute? Here you’ll find the fun games you’re after.
These fun outdoor games using a parachute are also great outdoor games for kids. Everyone will love the display of movement and colors coming from the beautiful parachute. Use these games that use a parachute to brighten up your picnic or BBQ. Outdoor fun games are a great way to enhance just about any mode of outdoor gatherings.
Conquer & Rescue
This outdoor game challenges skill presents risk and offers a reward. One move can be both costly and rewarding. Its really a great game for all ages but is an awesome pick for fun outdoor games for kids.
What You’ll Need: ball pit balls & parachute
How to Play:
Step 1: Create 3 or more teams of 4 making certain there are enough people to cover the parameter of the parachute (you may need to adjust these numbers depending on the size of your parachute). Assign 1 color to each team from the assortment of ball pit ball colors.
Step 2: Open the parachute and place team members around the parameter of the parachute instructing them to hold on to its edge. Everyone should be evenly spaced around the parachute. Team members should be positioned as 1 person from every other team around the parameter of the parachute – no 2 team members from the same team should be standing side-by-side.
Step 3: Place 4 balls of each teams color in the center of the parachute (so each team should have 4 balls in the center of the parachute that represents their teams color).
Step 4: At the “go” signal, teams will begin to create waves in the parachute to get the balls moving around. Keeping their hands holding the edge of the parachute, teams will try to conquer the other teams by allowing or directing the other team’s balls over the edge of the parachute. Conquering the other teams won’t be that easy as teams must also try to rescue their balls from going over the edge. The team whose ball color is the last to remain on the parachute OR the last to fall over the edge wins Conquer & Rescue! Add this to your agenda of fun outdoor games during your next outdoor gathering.
Object Scurry
Here, fun outdoor games become a matter of speed and teamwork. Teams will have to get the object and hurry to safety. This is another fun game to add to your list of outdoor games for kids. If you’re looking for fun outdoor games then this is a good pick.
What You’ll Need: ball pit balls & parachute
How to Play:
Step 1: Create 3 or more teams of 4 making certain there are enough people to cover the parameter of the parachute (you may need to adjust these numbers depending on the size of your parachute). Assign 1 color to each team from the assortment of ball pit colors.
Step 2: Place team members around the parameter of the parachute instructing them to hold on to its edge. Everyone should be evenly spaced around the parachute. Team members should be positioned as 1 person from every other team around the parameter of the parachute – no 2 team members from the same team should be standing side-by-side.
Step 3: Empty out a large portion of ball pit balls in the center of the circle underneath the parachute (this is best done on a grassy area to prevent the balls from rolling about). Be certain that for each ball color there is an even number. Assign 1 ball color to each team.
Step 4: At the “go” signal, everyone holding the parachute will simultaneously lift the parachute by quickly extending their arms over their heads (this will create sort of a rainbowed dome). Once the parachute is lifted, it must be allowed to fall at its own pace while the edges are still being held by the teams – no one is to pull it down.
Step 5: When the parachute is lifted, teams will rotate 1 member from each team to scurry into the center to grab as many balls of their teams color as possible and carry them out of the parameter before the parachute comes down (balls may not be thrown out from under the parachute). When the parachute comes down, any team member caught under the parachute will be disqualified from the game. Everyone will once again lift the parachute then the next team member from each team must hurry to get as many balls of their teams color before the parachute comes down. The team that is the first to get all their balls out from under the parachute wins Object Scurry! You’ll love adding this to your fun outdoor games collection.
Other Outdoor Games:
Trust you enjoyed these fun outdoor games. They make really fun outdoor games for kids or just about any age group. Whether you use them as kids outdoor games or fun games for adults you’re sure to find that these games are simple fun for everyone.