Have the Scouts learn the marble game Ringer, which can be found in the Bear Handbook. Teach them both the game and the rules. Discuss the importance of following the rules and how a Scout is obedient when following the rules. You may choose another game to play if you or the members of your den prefer.
Lagging
Players start the first game by lagging to determine the order of play. In some games, having the first turn could decide the game—which makes lagging an important skill for players to learn. The 10-foot diameter playing ring should be set up correctly before lagging occurs.
Here are the steps to follow before each game:
- Players draw a set of parallel lines on the ground on opposite sides of the ring (10 feet apart). One line is the pitch line, and the other line is the lag line.
- Players should stand behind the pitch line on the edge of the empty ring.
- Each player takes a turn tossing or shooting their “shooter” marble. The goal is to have the marble end up closest to the lag line—either in front of the line or past it.