Game Format Examples
New Sport National Template
Prepared by: Charity Helpers Foundation
Date: 2025-06-13
Version: 1.0

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**PURPOSE**  
This document provides sample game formats to help inspire teams as they negotiate new sports for each season. These formats are optional and provided as creative examples. Teams are encouraged to modify or blend ideas to suit their unique competition.

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**EXAMPLE FORMAT 1: Relay Dodge Bucket**

Description:  
Players run through a relay obstacle course while dodging balls thrown by opposing team members. At the final stage, the runner must scoop water from a tank and race it back to a bucket. First team to fill their bucket to the line wins.

Core Skills:  
- Speed  
- Agility  
- Coordination  
- Team Timing

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**EXAMPLE FORMAT 2: Cardboard Clash**

Description:  
Each player wears lightweight cardboard armor (pre-approved for safety). The object is to tear off opponents' armor while protecting your own. Players eliminated when armor is removed.

Core Skills:  
- Dexterity  
- Tactical movement  
- Situational awareness

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**EXAMPLE FORMAT 3: Strategic Shotball**

Description:  
Three zones on a field. Teams pass a foam ball through defenders to reach a final “shot zone” where they take a precision shot through a small target ring. Points scored only from shot zone.

Core Skills:  
- Passing accuracy  
- Defense  
- Communication

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**EXAMPLE FORMAT 4: Capture & Code**

Description:  
A hybrid of capture-the-flag and problem solving. Teams retrieve code blocks from enemy territory and must solve a puzzle by assembling them correctly back at home base.

Core Skills:  
- Stealth and speed  
- Memory  
- Team puzzle-solving

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**EXAMPLE FORMAT 5: Balloon Brawl**

Description:  
Each player wears two balloon “shoulder pads.” The goal is to pop opponents’ balloons using safe batons. When both balloons are gone, the player is out.

Core Skills:  
- Defensive strategy  
- Awareness  
- Quick bursts of motion

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**EXAMPLE FORMAT 6: Gauntlet Architect**

Description:  
Each team constructs a simple obstacle course using approved props. Then, they race each other’s courses. Fastest completion time wins.

Core Skills:  
- Engineering creativity  
- Endurance  
- Adaptability

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**ADDITIONAL NOTES**  
- These examples are designed to require minimal equipment and be easily modifiable.  
- Safety must be prioritized. Any format involving physical contact or projectiles should be reviewed by organizers and referees.  
- RNG player distribution and referee structure still apply.

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Teams may submit their own formats to ZPE for inclusion in future editions:  
https://new-sport.zeropercententertainment.com/submit-format