capture the flag
noun
: a game in which players on each of two teams seek to capture the other team's flag and return it to their side without being captured and imprisoned
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Guests had an exclusive first look at the new Watermoc while spending the day competing in beachside activities including capture the flag, beach volleyball, and paddle relay races before gathering at sunset as Kaytranada took over the shoreline.
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Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
The game was inspired by Night Street founders Dan and Mac Reynolds’ adventures playing real-life capture the flag while growing up.
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Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2026
Imagine an elaborate game of robot-capture the flag, or even football.
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Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
28 Jan. 2026
As was the case with Dark Forces, this remaster has stunning new cutscenes and visuals that are rich in color, as well as online multiplayer modes like deathmatch and capture the flag.
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Joshua Lamb,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
The game was inspired by Night Street founders Dan and Mac Reynolds’ adventures playing real-life capture the flag while growing up.
—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2026
Imagine an elaborate game of robot-capture the flag, or even football.
—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
28 Jan. 2026
As was the case with Dark Forces, this remaster has stunning new cutscenes and visuals that are rich in color, as well as online multiplayer modes like deathmatch and capture the flag.
—
Joshua Lamb,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Capture the flag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capture%20the%20flag. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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