URBAN GAMES

This is where various games will be found that can be played in most urban locations. Some games you've heard and played before like Scavenger Hunts, S.P.U.D., Ball Tag, War Games, Capture The Flag, and some are my own creations such as MonstroCity, Spy Games, Infection, Head Hunter, Blitz Ball Tag, etc... After most events there will be some sort of post game social party thing at a nearby local pub/restaurant/bar/club/etc. for food and drinks and some post game conversations. YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 19 YEARS OLD IN ORDER TO PLAY OR ACCOMPANIED BY A GUARDIAN TO SIGN A WAIVER, SPREAD THE WORD.

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There are 3 incarnations of the GTA Urban Games

URBAN GAMES Incarnation #1
These are the BIG games that happen once in a while, games like: SPY GAMES, OPERATION TELEGRAPH, INFILTRATION, CAPTURED FLAGS, MEGA MALL SCAVENGER HUNTS, HEAD HUNTER, INFECTION, MONSTEROCITY, etc...

URBAN GAMES Incarnation #2
These are much less complex games, games like: BLITZ BALL, S.P.U.D., CHAIN GANG, PIGGY BACK PILLOW FIGHTS, BLIND SOCCER (using very soft big beach balls), WATERBALOON FIGHTS, PIT BALL, CARDBOARD BOX GIANT SOCCER, etc...

URBAN GAMES Incarnation #3
These are smaller games that are held indoors during the colder months when the larger games are more difficult to play and are held outdoors when there's warmer weather, these are super fun, semi-competative regular games nights (monthly, bi-monthly, weekly, etc..) and are a great way to burn some calories, get some excersice, and have a blast (no real "athletic/sports" abilities required). Games like: BLITZ BALL, GLOW IN THE DARK GAMES, DODGE BALL, CRAZY BADMINTON, BLIND SOCCER (using very soft big beach balls), or anything we vote on (including normal things like beach volley ball, frizbee, bike tag, etc...)since we will have access to the gym storage locker. These games are for weeknights and run for 2-4hrs and we will play a variety of games on any given night and with a controlled number of ppl (say 20 - 80). We can order in food to the gym or leave after the games and go to a restaurant. OR We could meet at a restaurant, eat, and then go burn off some of those calories.

Many more events are in the works, things like water baloon battles at beaches/parks, Chain Gang Challenge, Recyclemania, fishing for ???? from balconys/bridges, card board box build offs/sculptures/creations/forts, snow field crossbow golf, dinky car racing, cardbord box giant soccer, mascott races, oven mitts with slippery socks games, and soooooooo much more.

LAZZY ASS VOLLEYBALL. Aiming for Tuesdays weekly (June till September or whenever) - mostly normal rules using 3-4 foot big beach ball, good times - OHHH YAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!

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CARDBOARD BOX SOCCER


Wednesday
August 29
6:00pm

Toronto
Players will be chained together in groups of 5-10 or so, just like in a real chain gang (chains will be made of plastic) possibly wearing cheap coveralls. You have to traverse the city to freedom while competeing against other chain gang teams to see who's the fastest. Place standings will be determined by how long it takes your team to finish the course. Event will last aproximatly 2-5 hours, so please dont drink too much before attending the event as there will be NO washroom breaks [except for emergencys]. Arms and feet will be chained up to your fellow team mates, so it will take some thought, experimentation, and team work to figure out how to go through doors, up and down stairs, get on and off the TTC, go through revolving doors, use elevators, etc.... while making it to different check points. Sign up alone or as a team, single signed up players will be paired with other single signed up players.

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CARDBOARD BOX SOCCER


Wednesday
August 29
6:00pm

Toronto
Players will be inside a big cardboard box (like that from a refrigerator) that is in one of two colours and has a 3x20 inch rectangular hole cut into it to see out of. 1 goalie and 4 or 5 players per side. You manouver your box from within to score a goal by pushing an oversized beach ball into yer opponents big net. Some regular soccer scoring. After each goal, one player from each team will be replaced with a fresh player from the side lines (someone not in a box). The game is over when one team reaches 10 goals and a new game is begun.

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BLIND SOCCER


Thorsday
July 19
6:30pm

Toronto
All you would have to bring is some sort of really good blindfold, location to be announced to those who sign up [but will be somewhere in the downtown core accessable by TTC and vehicles].
RULES:- with teams devided up, players take the feild blindfolded. An off feild team member will be assigned to each on feild player, they will shoult out directions for a specific player (such as - go stright, stop, turn left, kick, etc...). Off feild players are forbidden to purposely shout out directions that may make players collide or kick one another. Basically there will be no running with a blindfold on, only walking at whatever pace you are comfortable with.

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CARDBOARD BOX SOCCER


Tuesday
June 26
6:30pm

Toronto
This event was cancelled due to extreame heat/humidity and very bad air quality. This event will be resceduled in the near future.

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SECRET GAME part2


Thorsday
May 28
6:30pm

Toronto
This is a copy of the first secret games (same as may 10th's) but for those who didnt get a chance to sign up for the first ones
Basically 3 or more various games will be played using a pilate's ball, tag like game with a hide and seek element.

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Type #2 Game



GAME TBA


Thorsday
May 10
6:30pm

Toronto
EVENT FULL
This night's games will be a secret, fun for sure
The games will be played at a secret local known only to those who sign up for this specific event night. This event filled out fast, so I will offer it up again, but only to those who did'nt get a chance to sign up for it the first time.
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SPY GAMES
Sunday
April 22
Toronto
EVENT FULL
This game will be played in Toronto, the boundry locations are yet unset. A small nominal game fee applies to help pay for materials, photocopies, identification papers, arm/head team bands, etc... After the game - we will be getting together at a local restaurant/bar for much needed rest and for food and drinks. This is a great time to talk about the days game as well as to make new friends and to socialize.
To join this game and for more info e-mail:
urbangames@project7-16.com

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SUPER S.P.U.D.
and
BLITZ BALL
and
SECRET GAME


Thorsday
April 12
6:30pm
FREE
Toronto
CANCELLD
RAINED OUT
Super S.P.U.D. is played much the same as regular S.P.U.D. except there will be a unique ball used.
Blitz Ball + Blitz Ball Tag is like a free for all crazy way of playing dodgeball Cobalt style (insert evil lafff).
CLICK HERE FOR RULES

The games will be played at a secret local known only to those who sign up for this specific event night. Dont worry - the place will be well lit.
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OPERATION: TELEGRAPH
Saturnday
March 17, 2007
$5.00
Toronto
EVENT FULL
Toronto streets is the setting for this game. Your mission is to make it from one side of the playing field to the other without being "shot" by camera by the other team. For this game you will require a digital camera or video camera with some sort of viewing window/playback feature, and a cell phone. When a player is "shot" by another, the shooter calls into a special number and registers with the marshall, the player who is shot is called and informed that they are out of the game. If two opposing players shoot each other at the same time, the one who calls in first stays in the game. We will play 4 games and each game lasts 1 hour. The team with the most players across wins at the end of the hour. After the game - we will be getting together at a local restaurant/bar for much needed rest and for food and drinks. This is a great time to talk about the days game as well as to make new friends and to socialize. Starting at about 12pm and lasting 4-5 hours.
To join this game and for more info e-mail:
urbangames@project7-16.com
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Type #1 Game

INFILTRATION
Sunday
February 18, 2007
Toronto
This game uses only the TTC. You can buy 2 adult day passes for just $8 (or close). You cannot travel on foot except when getting off a TTC vehicle to catch another TTC vehicle at transfer stops/intersections (if you are caught doing so then you will be removed from the rest of the game for cheating). You can however get off at any stop to catch the next same route travelling vehicle (means you can get off and stand at the TTC stop only, you cannot walk around). The playing field will be devided in two equal portions. The goal is to make it to the other side without being caught. You can only be caught when you are in an opponents zone and they happen to get onto the same TTC vehicle as you or get off at the same TTC stop/platform as you and are caught when you are tagged. If you are caught - you are escorted to the dividing border line and then must each backtrack at least one TTC stop into your own territory, and then resume playing. If you make it across your opponents outer border you are safe and win the game. To join this game and for more info e-mail:
urbangames@project7-16.com
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MEGA MALL SCAVENGER HUNT
Saturnday
January 27, 2007
$5.00
Toronto
ZERO spots left/event full
This game will be played in Toronto in a Mega Mall like the Eaton Centre, the P.A.T.H., etc.. A $5.00 fee applies to help pay for materials, set up, etc.. After the game - we will be getting together at a local restaurant/bar for much needed rest and for food and drinks. This is a great time to talk about the days game as well as to make new friends and to socialize. To join this game and for more info e-mail:
urbangames@project7-16.com
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Type #2 Game

PIT BALL
Saturnday
WAS November 25
NEW DATE: TBA
FREE

Toronto
Pit Ball is a unique game that you've never played before (cuz I made it up, lol), it has multiple teams that play simultaniously, any team can score, we use a huge modified over sized ball. It is carried by a player but only for a maximum of 10 seconds and can only be passed to other team players by either head bunting it, kicking it, or throwing it by using its tail (yes it will have a tail). The ball is thrown up into the air towards all the players by the referee, and is scored when it goes through a uni-hoop and is once again thrown by a referee. First team to score 10 wins. The game(s) will be played in a Toronto park. To join this game, to find out where it will be played, and for more info e-mail:
urbangames@project7-16.com

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SUPER S.P.U.D.
and
BLITZ BALL


Sunday
November 5
5pm
FREE
Toronto
Super S.P.U.D. is played much the same as regular S.P.U.D. except there will be teams and a unique ball will be used.
Blitz Ball Tag will have multiple teams playing at the same time and is like a free for all crazy way of playing dodgeball.
CLICK HERE FOR RULES

The games will be played at the north west corner of Lowther Av + St. George (2 streets north of Bloor) at the First Church Christ Scientist back parking lot. The weather is looking good, but IF it looks like it will rain that day, we will be playing at the Adult Learning Center located on the south side of Danforth immediatly west of Broadview right next to the on ramp to the DVP (Don Valley Parkway highway) in the multilevel parking lot.
Capture The Flag
Friday
September 29
FREE
Toronto
Capture the Flag Two teams hide flags in their territory and attempt to capture the enemy flag using subways, streetcars, bicycles, longboards or their own two feet. Join us as we dash through the Financial District, evade the enemy, hide behind Toronto's skyscrapers, travel through the PATH and score a point. I will be one of the marshals this year, Click here for host site newmindspace
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BALL TAG
Thorsday
August 10
FREE
Mississauga
Ball Tag is played using a bouncing or non-bouncing ball or bean bag type object. We will be playing this Game in an Industrial Park area in Mississauga. This is your typical game of Ball Tag and standard rules apply. You are allowed to use a bicycle, roller blades, be on foot, climb up on objects, but no motor vehicles permitted. You will be required to sign a waiver or you will not be allowed to play. To find out the exact local and to sign up, e-mail urbangames@project7-16.com
SCAVANGER HUNT
Sunday
June 18
Fathersday
$5.00
Toronto/font>
Scavenger Hunt The hunt will start at 11:00 am on Sunday June 18. This will be a 3 hour hunt that will require no transportation once you arrive. You may enter as a team of 4 or a group of 2 or 3 (or come by yourself) and we will fill out the teams of 4. We will all meet in Bellevue Square Park. From Spadina and Dundas go west on Dundas and turn right at the second street, Agusta. One block north of Dundas is the park and the starting point of the hunt. There is a $5.00 event fee for this. This is Fathers' day, so bring your father. To join this game and for more info e-mail:
urbangames@project7-16.com
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HEAD HUNTER
Sunday
May 14
Mothers Day
Toronto
This game can be played in any setting but this one will be played somewhere in Toronto or Etobicoke. There is a tribe of headhunters (about 5) who go after the other players. Players are identified in some fashion to set them appart from the general public. There are "safe" zones or areas where you cannot be captured by a head hunter - things like bus shelters, park benches, 3feet cirumference of any sign, etc... The head hunters know every inch of their territory but you are new to the area and are easily lost. Your goal is to find someone who will believe you and help you to warn the public. You can travel in groups or alone and MUST obey all street laws (cross at crosswalk only on a green) but your preditors do not. To join this game and for more info about it, e-mail:
urbangames@project7-16.com
SCAVANGER HUNT
Sunday
April 30th
Fathersday
$5.00
Toronto
SCAVENGER HUNT The hunt will start at 11:00 am on Sunday April 30 where Lee Ave meets the boardwalk in the beaches. The hunt will last exactly 3 hours. No car will be required so you will have to find a spot for you car for the afternoon.To join this game and for more info e-mail:
urbangames@project7-16.com
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MONSTROCITY
Sunday
March 18
$5.00
Toronto
Silly fun ass game I made up utilizing all sorts of characters, creatures, hunters, etc.. It's sorta like a dungeons and dragons type board game come to life. To join this game and for more info e-mail:
urbangames@project7-16.com
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CAPTURED FLAGS
Sunday
February 26
$5.00
Toronto
This is my variation of a capture the flag game I used to play as a kid. It has multiple flags per team instead of just one, it involves a jail, and is not limited to just two zones devided by a half way border. It plays harder, more challenging, longer, more entertaining, and requires greater ability/skill/intelligence over the basic original version, which makes it a shit load of fun. To join this game and for more info e-mail:
urbangames@project7-16.com
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Type #1 Game

INFECTION
Sunday
January 22
$5.00
Mississauga
This game will be played inside Square One, Mississauga City Hall, Sussex Center, and Mississauga Public Library. Every player is given a uniquely numbered ticket. The goal of the game is to get as many other tickets as possible wheather its finding them hidden around these structures or by caputing them from another player. The person with the most tickets wins the game as well as the grand prize, there will also be other smaller prizes given away based on random picked tickets from a hat, so the more tickets you find or capture from others - the greater your chance at a prize. The game will run from 2pm till 5pm or if and when one player captures all the other players. Afterwards we will go over to the restaurant across the road from Square One. To join this game and for more info e-mail:
urbangames@project7-16.com