It’s a lot easier to learn while playing. Hence, the Explorer method embraces games. Patrols must embed games in its activities. The Patrol Chief and patrol’s members, based on their action post, should plan games allowing youths to grow a specific technique.

With a little bit of creativity, games can help acquire new skills or techniques, and help improve self-control. An observation game can include message decoding, an obstacle course can include making specific knots to progress, etc…