Come join us again as we play the Sport of Kings/Queens on the streets and footpaths of central Fremantle! It’s just like normal Capture the Flag — except in the middle of town. Hurry through the cappuccino strip, evading the other teams’ guards. Run with flag in hand past King’s Square. Plan ambushes with your teammates, using Freo’s malls, laneways, nooks and crannies to your advantage.

Why? To have fun, of course!

SUNDAY AUGUST 2, 4PM

KING’S SQUARE, FREMANTLE (see map below)

If you’d like to come, an RSVP on the Facebook page is appreciated.

The Game, in Short

Capture the Flag is a classic outdoor game traditionally played by kids, and more recently by people like you on urban terrain. A large area is divided into territories for two teams. The teams compete to sneak into the opposing territory and steal the enemy flag. Be careful if you’re on the offensive, though, because opposing players can tag you while you’re in their territory.

We’ll meet at 4PM to divide everyone into teams, and explain the rules. You’ll get a handout with rules and game map. Teams will then place their flags, the game will start, and it’ll last an hour.

More Stuff

• Player Identification. Players get to wear snazzy sweatbands with their team colour. If you’d prefer not to muss up your hair, you could wear it around your arm, I guess.
• Tagging. Once in the enemy’s territory, a player may tagged by a member of an opposing team (one-handed touch, please!) The tagged player must return to their team’s territory before continuing.
• Assassins. A few players get to be assassins – these special players get to tag enemy players while in enemy territory, and can only be tagged while carrying the flag. Oooh!
• Flag Placement. Flags may only be placed in certain pre-designated spots, which will be marked on the game map.
• SMS Score Updates. Did I mention you can receive SMS updates every time someone scores? You totally can.
• Game Area. The game area is shown below, along with the meeting location: