Wand Duel

Group Size:

Pairs, or run tournament-style, with many duels happening

Supplies:

• Pool noodles or soft foam wands (1 per player)

• Paper wizard/witch hats or cones (1 per player)

• Open space (indoor or outdoor)

• Optional: cones or tape to mark duelling zones

Set-Up:

1. Give Each Player a Wand Pool noodles or foam swords work great — soft and safe for duelling.

2. Designate a Duel ZoneMark out small areas for each pair to duel (like a “duelling ring”). This helps avoid collisions.

How to Play:

1. Face Off!Two players enter the duelling zone and face each other. They must hold their wand with two hands at all times.

2. The Goal:Try to knock your opponent’s hat off — without using hands or touching anything but the wand.

   
   

3. Rules:

   • No hitting heads or faces directly

   • No grabbing hats with hands

   • First hat to fall = round ends

   • Winner stays on for next duel (or rotate each round)

     
     

4. Team Play Option:Play tournament-style or tally up wins for a House Cup competition!