Section 2: Equipment
Required Equipment
- Two flags: One per team. Flags can be bandanas, scarves, towels, shirts, or purpose-made fabric flags. Each team's flag should be a distinct, easily identifiable color.
- Boundary markers: Cones, chalk lines, rope, natural landmarks (trees, fences), or any visible markers to delineate the center line and playing-area boundaries.
Optional Equipment
- Pinnies or team bands: Colored vests or wristbands to clearly identify team membership, especially useful with large groups.
- Timer or stopwatch: For timed rounds or sudden-death periods.
- Whistle: For a designated referee or to signal the start and end of rounds.
- Glow sticks or flashlights: For nighttime variants of the game.
- Jail markers: Cones or chalk to mark jail zones within each territory.
Flag Specifications
Flags should be large enough to be clearly visible when placed and when carried by a player. A minimum size of roughly 30 cm x 30 cm (12 in x 12 in) is recommended. Flags must be placed so they are partially visible and not completely concealed inside an object or buried underground.