Kaa’s Tail
🏠 Indoor Medium space ⏱ Setup: 1 min 🎯 Play: 15 min 👥 6–34 players
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Overview

An energetic, fast-paced skipping game where players must jump over a low-spinning rope (Kaa's tail) to avoid being eliminated.

Equipment Required
Rope 1 x Long rope with a weighted rope ball (or soft beanbag) securely tied to the end.
How to Play

The Setup: Have all players stand in a large, wide circle facing inward.

The Position: The Leader (or an older Scout) stands directly in the center of the circle holding the rope.

The Practice (Warm-up): Announce that there are two warm-up lives at the start of the game to get used to the timing.

The Action: The center person begins to spin the rope around in a low circle, keeping the weighted end gliding along or just above the floor.

The Objective: As Kaa’s tail approaches, players must time their jumps to leap over the rope.

Elimination: If the rope touches a player’s feet or legs after the warm-up lives are used, they are “out” and must step backward out of the circle.

Winning: The game continues until only one player is left standing, who is crowned the winner.

Variations & Adaptations

Changing rope speed faster, or more so slower gets more Scouts out.

Leader Tips
Ensure the person spinning the rope keeps it low to the ground (ankle height) to avoid tripping hazards or accidental high hits!
Scout Skills & Values
Physical