Captain Is Coming

Supplies:

• Just a big open space (hall, gym, field, or classroom with desks pushed aside).

• A group of 5 or more players.

Steps:

1. Choose a Captain 

   • One player is the “Captain.” They stand at the front facing the crew (the other players).

2. Crew Line Up 

   • Everyone else lines up facing the Captain, ready to follow orders.

3. Learn the Commands 

   • The Captain shouts different commands. Players must act them out quickly.

   • If a player gets it wrong or is the last one to do it, they’re out (or do a fun forfeit like 5 star jumps).

Common Commands & Actions:

• “Captain’s Coming!” → Everyone stands straight, salutes, and shouts “Aye Aye, Captain!” (No one moves until another command is given).

• “Scrub the Deck!” → Get down and pretend to scrub the floor.

• “Climb the Rigging!” → Pretend to climb an invisible rope.

• “Man Overboard!” → Pair up, one kneels (the boat), the other puts a hand above their eyes, looking out to sea.

• “Row the Boat!” → Sit in pairs and mime rowing together.

• “Shark Attack!” → Everyone runs to a safe zone/wall until the Captain yells “All clear!”

• “Hit the Deck!” → Drop flat on the ground.

• “Three Men in a Boat!” → Groups of three sit in a line and row.

• “Mess Deck!” → Pretend to eat hungrily.

Winning the Game:

• Play until only one player is left. They become the new Captain.

• Or keep swapping Captains each round so everyone gets a turn!