Run the round

How to play Captain's Challenge Call

Step 1

Make rules part of the game without slowing every call.

Step 2

Judge the captain's result against the scoring rule before anyone resets.

Step 3

Reset the captain's setup, rotate evenly, and stop at the agreed finish condition.

Guide details

Run it cleanly

Scoring

How the result works

6-18 players, about 15-40 min at Field Play. Pick turns, keep kickball scoring visible, stop at target.

Example: Make rules part of the game without slowing every call.

Host tip

Keep it clean

Changing the feed, start line, or captain's target between players. Keep the setup equal.

Safety: Allow only one active swing, kick, bowl, or throw at a time and keep everyone else behind the safety line.

Best for

Who it fits

6-18 who want a 15-40 min round.

Energy

Pace

High

Board Kickball

Category Kickball

Best for 6-18 who want a 15-40 min round.

Players 6-18

Time 15-40 min

Gear Kickball, bases, cones, and field

Space Kickball field or marked open area

Energy High

Setup Start from Kickball Board and tell the group the activity is Captain's Challenge Call.

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

Captain's Challenge Call 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 Captain's Challenge Call from Studboards. Make rules part of the game without slowing every call. Fits: Players: 6-18 | Time: 15-40 min | Gear: Kickball, bases, cones, and field Safety: Allow only one active swing, kick, bowl, or throw at a time and keep everyone else behind the safety line. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/sports/kickball/kickball-captain-s-challenge-call.html

Captain's Challenge Call

Quick start.