Broom Games
A series of events where students play broom games (modified for safety and entertainment) is being planned and will very likely take place. This is to give students a hands-on understanding of games that they otherwise wouldn't have experienced as quidditch tends to take the spotlight. Everyone is welcome to vote on which game they would like to see first! Below is a description of each broom game so that you have a better idea of what you're voting for.
Swivenhodge: A game that involves batting a ball over a net or hedge using the brush end of a broom. Players sit backward on their broomstick, and would likely have to take 180 degree turns to hit the ball. While this game is a two-player sport, the event would be team-based to compensate for the number of players, and the point requirement for victory (50- may be lowered if there are not enough players.) Stats that are likely to be used in this game are Accuracy and Strength.
Stichstock: A game where a ball sits on a pole while players try to puncture it with the sharpened end of their broom. A single-player (more then one player may be used for this role if many students want to play) protects the ball by using their wand to cast spells on the attackers. It is very likely that there will be a few changes regarding the puncturing of the ball for safety reasons along with the desire to not destroy brooms. For example, brooms might not be sharpened, and instead, the ball would be made of something fragile enough to break when simply hit by the broom. Stats that are likely to be used in this game are Wisdom, Arcane Power, Accuracy, Evasion, and Stamina.
Aingingein: A game that has wizards fly through a series of burning barrels before throwing their ball into a final barrel, with the winner being the wizard who completed the task in the shortest time without catching on fire. For safety reasons, the barrels would probably be coated in something like wet paint instead of fire, with the wizard being disqualified if they get too much paint on them. Stats that are likely to be used in this game are Wisdom and Accuracy.
Broom Racing: This one is pretty self-explanatory, but there are things that should be mentioned. The most well-known broom race is the Swedish Annual Broom Race. In it, wizards flew through an extremely long course through a dragon reserve and likely had to deal with various obstacles (along with a LOT of fire) along the way. For safety and practicality reasons, a Hogwarts Broom Race would have a much shorter track and no dragons. However, there would still be various obstacles along the way that could range from bludgers to narrow passages to jutting wooden beams. The winner is the player to reach the finish line first. Stats that are likely to be used in this game are Stamina, Evasion, and Strength.
Creaothceann: Made illegal for being too dangerous, this game involves wizards flying around an arena with cauldrons on their heads, catching falling boulders of various sizes. The wizard who catches the most boulders in his or her cauldron by the end of the game wins. For safety reasons, the boulders in this game would be replaced with something soft such as foam balls of various sizes. Stats that are likely to be used in this game are Stamina, Evasion, and Accuracy.
Quodpot: The American variant of quidditch has two teams attempt to throw a ball into their oppositions pot before the ball explodes. For safety reasons, the balls will not explode very violently. Stats that are likely to be used in this game are Stamina, Evasion, Accuracy, and Strength.
Shuntbumps: A game played by child wizards in england, Shuntbumps is a free for all fight where the goal is to knock your opponents off of their broom. The winner is the last player still mounted. Stats that are likely to be used in this game are Stamina, Evasion, Accuracy, and Strength.
Swivenhodge: A game that involves batting a ball over a net or hedge using the brush end of a broom. Players sit backward on their broomstick, and would likely have to take 180 degree turns to hit the ball. While this game is a two-player sport, the event would be team-based to compensate for the number of players, and the point requirement for victory (50- may be lowered if there are not enough players.) Stats that are likely to be used in this game are Accuracy and Strength.
Stichstock: A game where a ball sits on a pole while players try to puncture it with the sharpened end of their broom. A single-player (more then one player may be used for this role if many students want to play) protects the ball by using their wand to cast spells on the attackers. It is very likely that there will be a few changes regarding the puncturing of the ball for safety reasons along with the desire to not destroy brooms. For example, brooms might not be sharpened, and instead, the ball would be made of something fragile enough to break when simply hit by the broom. Stats that are likely to be used in this game are Wisdom, Arcane Power, Accuracy, Evasion, and Stamina.
Aingingein: A game that has wizards fly through a series of burning barrels before throwing their ball into a final barrel, with the winner being the wizard who completed the task in the shortest time without catching on fire. For safety reasons, the barrels would probably be coated in something like wet paint instead of fire, with the wizard being disqualified if they get too much paint on them. Stats that are likely to be used in this game are Wisdom and Accuracy.
Broom Racing: This one is pretty self-explanatory, but there are things that should be mentioned. The most well-known broom race is the Swedish Annual Broom Race. In it, wizards flew through an extremely long course through a dragon reserve and likely had to deal with various obstacles (along with a LOT of fire) along the way. For safety and practicality reasons, a Hogwarts Broom Race would have a much shorter track and no dragons. However, there would still be various obstacles along the way that could range from bludgers to narrow passages to jutting wooden beams. The winner is the player to reach the finish line first. Stats that are likely to be used in this game are Stamina, Evasion, and Strength.
Creaothceann: Made illegal for being too dangerous, this game involves wizards flying around an arena with cauldrons on their heads, catching falling boulders of various sizes. The wizard who catches the most boulders in his or her cauldron by the end of the game wins. For safety reasons, the boulders in this game would be replaced with something soft such as foam balls of various sizes. Stats that are likely to be used in this game are Stamina, Evasion, and Accuracy.
Quodpot: The American variant of quidditch has two teams attempt to throw a ball into their oppositions pot before the ball explodes. For safety reasons, the balls will not explode very violently. Stats that are likely to be used in this game are Stamina, Evasion, Accuracy, and Strength.
Shuntbumps: A game played by child wizards in england, Shuntbumps is a free for all fight where the goal is to knock your opponents off of their broom. The winner is the last player still mounted. Stats that are likely to be used in this game are Stamina, Evasion, Accuracy, and Strength.
Broom Games
You forgot shuntbumps me thinks.
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Good catch! Shuntbumps is rarely played on the professional level, so it slipped my mind. Thanks for the reminder, I'll add it in now!