Before your first game day in Accra, check the venue, arrival time, activity list and what your booking includes. Wear clothes suited to the listed activities, bring a small bag for your essentials and ask how team allocation works if you are attending alone.
Understand the format before you book
“Game day” can describe different experiences. One event might focus on outdoor team challenges; another might include quizzes, board games or a mix of activities. The event listing should guide your preparation rather than photographs from an older event.
On the Game Day page, you can explore the Games and Connect experience. Use the linked event details to confirm dates, location, price and current arrangements. If an inclusion is not listed, ask instead of assuming it is covered.
A simple packing checklist
- Clothes and footwear suitable for the stated activities and venue.
- Drinking water or a plan to obtain it at the venue.
- Your booking confirmation and the organiser's contact details.
- A charged phone and, if needed, a power bank.
- A small towel and a change of clothes if the activities call for them.
- A bag that keeps personal belongings together while you participate.
Check the forecast close to the event and ask about the organiser's plan if conditions change. Confirm whether food, drinks, transport or storage are provided; these arrangements vary by event.
What happens when you arrive?
Start with check-in and listen to the host's instructions. Find out where activities begin, where you can leave belongings and when any scheduled breaks take place. If teams are being organised, let the host know whether you have registered as an individual or with friends.
The Games and Connect website introduces Team Red, Green, Blue and Yellow. Read about them before attending, but confirm team assignment with the host rather than assuming an online preference reserves a place.
Participate at a pace that works for you
Listen to each game's rules and ask if anything is unclear. Good teamwork includes explaining an activity to a newcomer, making room for others and celebrating an effort as well as a win. If you would prefer an alternative role, ask what is available; do not assume every activity has the same participation options.
Do I need to be good at sports?
It depends on the programme. Ask about the level of physical activity and whether there are less active games or supporting roles. The description of the specific event is more useful than a general promise that every experience suits everyone.
Where can I see previous events?
Browse the gallery for community moments and photographs. Treat these as a sense of the atmosphere, then check the current listing for exactly what your event offers.