Run the round

How to play Color Band Blind Draft

Step 1

Make team colors fair.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Guide details

Run it cleanly

Scoring

How the result works

6-20 players, about 15-45 min at Flag Field. Pick turns, keep capture the flag scoring visible, stop at target.

Example: Make team colors fair.

Host tip

Keep it clean

Starting the next color attempt before the field and retrieval lane are clear.

Safety: Keep receivers, cutters, retrievers, and spectators outside the active throwing lane until the host resets play.

Best for

Who it fits

6-20 who want a 15-45 min round.

Energy

Pace

Medium

Board Capture the Flag

Category Capture The Flag

Best for 6-20 who want a 15-45 min round.

Players 6-20

Time 15-45 min

Gear Soft flags, color bands, cones, and jail markers

Space Open field with clear boundaries away from roads

Energy Medium

Setup Start from Capture the Flag Board and tell the group the activity is Color Band Blind Draft.

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

Color Band Blind Draft also fits these setup-first pages when the group starts from the situation instead of the board.

Group share

Send the setup

We're playing Color Band Blind Draft from Studboards. Make team colors fair. Fits: Players: 6-20 | Time: 15-45 min | Gear: Soft flags, color bands, cones, and jail markers Safety: Keep receivers, cutters, retrievers, and spectators outside the active throwing lane until the host resets play. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/sports/capture-the-flag/capture-the-flag-color-band-blind-draft.html

Color Band Blind Draft

Quick start.