pack3088 10 Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Help! The Cubmaster told the pack I would have games at our pack meeting from the 1930's as part of the 75th anniv badge. I need some good ideas for games. We will have at least 50 scouts. Link to post Share on other sites
beasties mom 10 Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 the only things I can think of is marbles or tops. JoAnne Link to post Share on other sites
Laurie 10 Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 I second the marbles and tops, definitely the right time frame, but hard to do with 50. Yo-yos were introduced either a little earlier or later, but close to 1930, so maybe something to do with that. Miniature golf was a big hit in 1930; maybe a game of that indoors would work -- improvised of course, but depending upon space, doable with some creativity. Link to post Share on other sites
cajuncody 10 Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 Scrabble is now 75 years old too I think. Kristi Edited part: Was invented in the 30's but not trademarked untill the 40's (This message has been edited by cajuncody) Link to post Share on other sites
Torveaux 10 Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 We played Kim's game. It was quite popular from the beginning of scouting. Link to post Share on other sites
orennoah 11 Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 How about some of the Scout games from Baden-Powell's times. Surely, there were still being played in the 1930s. Do a google search. - Oren Link to post Share on other sites
CNYScouter 46 Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 Indoor games that were popular in the 1930's were: Chinese checkers Tiddley-Winks Link to post Share on other sites
Trevorum 24 Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 Check out http://www.inquiry.net/outdoor/games/ Link to post Share on other sites
pack3088 10 Posted April 12, 2005 Author Share Posted April 12, 2005 Thanks for all your input! I am a new member so I wasn't sure what to expect. I am a former Girl Scout and have been very impressed with the Cub Scout program! The web site with outdoor games is great and has games from Baden-Powell himself. Link to post Share on other sites
scotiacat 10 Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 I am curious, are you doing this to satisfy a requirement for the 75th Anniversary Award? Our requirements don't list playing games of 1930 as one of the requirements needed to earn the patch. Link to post Share on other sites
pack3088 10 Posted April 13, 2005 Author Share Posted April 13, 2005 It is part of the Leader patch to teach a game from the 1930's. I think he was confused about it (and thought it was for the pack or scout patch) but since he told everyone this is what we would do. . . and everyone thought it was such a fun idea... now I have to come through. No pressure. Ha. Link to post Share on other sites
jteamnmj 10 Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 We played Kickball which was very popular in the 1930's (at least according to my sons grandmother) also hide and seek and Monopoly was very popular. I believe it came out 1935. I'll tell you what our Tigers and Wolves had a blast and they beat the parents.... Link to post Share on other sites
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