Run the round

How to play First-Timer Orientation

Step 1

Hosted intro covering falling safely, grades, etiquette, and easy circuits.

Step 2

Judge the orientation result against the scoring rule before anyone resets.

Step 3

Reset the orientation setup, rotate evenly, and stop at the agreed finish condition.

Guide details

Run it cleanly

Scoring

How the result works

2-8 players, about 45-120 min at Climbing Gym. Pick turns, keep bouldering scoring visible, stop at target.

Example: Hosted intro covering falling safely, grades, etiquette, and easy circuits.

Host tip

Keep it clean

Letting the course drift between runs. Reset markers before every attempt.

Safety: Keep the lane clear, use controlled speed, and stop if the surface gets slippery or crowded.

Best for

Who it fits

2-8 who want a 45-120 min round.

Energy

Pace

High

Board Bouldering

Category Bouldering

Best for 2-8 who want a 45-120 min round.

Players 2-8

Time 45-120 min

Gear Climbing shoes, chalk, crash pads, and marked problems

Space Indoor bouldering gym or supervised boulder wall with pads

Energy High

Setup Start from Bouldering Board and tell the group the activity is First-Timer Orientation.

Twist it

Variations to try

Quick mode: play one short timer round, record the result, then decide rematch or switch.
Team mode: split into two teams and rotate turns so mixed skill stays playable.

Moment fit

Use it in these hubs

First-Timer Orientation also fits these setup-first pages when the group starts from the situation instead of the board.

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Group share

Send the setup

We're playing First-Timer Orientation from Studboards. Hosted intro covering falling safely, grades, etiquette, and easy circuits. Fits: Players: 2-8 | Time: 45-120 min | Gear: Climbing shoes, chalk, crash pads, and marked problems Safety: Keep the lane clear, use controlled speed, and stop if the surface gets slippery or crowded. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/sports/bouldering/bouldering-first-timer-orientation.html

First-Timer Orientation

Quick start.