Run the round

How to play Timed Survivor

Step 1

Start both teams behind their back lines and begin on the host's signal.

Step 2

Use the posted catch and boundary rules; eliminated players leave the active court immediately.

Step 3

Pause the round for a disputed call, unsafe throw, or person entering the court.

Step 4

At the buzzer, stop every throw and count the active players on each team.

Guide details

Run it cleanly

Scoring

How the result works

Each player still active at the three-minute buzzer scores 1 team point.

Example: Team A has four active players and Team B has two when time ends, so Team A wins 4–2.

Host tip

Keep it clean

Allowing a final throw after time. The buzzer freezes the round before the host counts active players.

Safety: Use soft balls, prohibit head shots and hard close-range throws, keep spectators outside the court, and stop immediately for pain or unsafe play.

Best for

Who it fits

Dodgeball groups that want a short, bounded round instead of playing to full elimination.

Energy

Pace

High

Board Dodgeball

Category Dodgeball

Best for Dodgeball groups that want a short, bounded round instead of playing to full elimination.

Players 6-20

Time 8-15 min

Gear Soft dodgeballs, visible boundaries, and the Play Kit timer

Space Gym, field, or another clear marked court

Energy High

Setup Make two equal teams, mark the center line and boundaries, place soft balls in the reset zone, and set the Play Kit to three minutes.

Twist it

Variations to try

Use a one-minute tiebreak.
Require throws below the shoulders.
Low Throw Only
Rescue Catch
One-Ball Finish

Moment fit

Use it in these hubs

Timed Survivor also fits these setup-first pages when the group starts from the situation instead of the board.

Basketball court games Quick 10-minute games

Group share

Send the setup

We're playing Timed Survivor from Studboards. A three-minute dodgeball heat scored by each team's active players at the buzzer. Fits: Players: 6-20 | Time: 8-15 min | Gear: Soft dodgeballs, visible boundaries, and the Play Kit timer Safety: Use soft balls, prohibit head shots and hard close-range throws, keep spectators outside the court, and stop immediately for pain or unsafe play. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/sports/dodgeball/dodgeball-timed-survivor.html

Timed Survivor

Quick start.