Shackleton ESU took part in Monopoly Run Live 2026 yesterday, joining thousands of Scouts and Explorers across London for a full day of navigation, strategy, and teamwork. Five Shackleton teams: The Grizzly Androids, Earthquake, Bootle, Ammer, and Boston competed across different game boards, visiting real‑world Monopoly locations, completing challenges, and answering themed quiz questions to earn points.

All teams represented the unit exceptionally well, showing strong cooperation, problem‑solving, and commitment throughout the event. Leaders also briefly met Chief Scout Dwayne Fields, who was visiting teams across London, a fun bonus to an already busy day.

Below is a factual summary of each team’s performance based on their official post‑run dashboards.

Team Results

🟦 The Grizzly Androids – Game 1

Final Position: 6th Final Score: –£2,387

Summary

• Purchased and developed properties including Angel Islington, Pentonville Road, and Euston Road, reaching hotel level.
• Completed the “20 Years Young!” challenge.
• Strong quiz accuracy across multiple categories.
• Despite good rent collection, large non‑visit deductions late in the game pushed the team into negative balance.

🟩 Earthquake – Game 1

Final Position: 5th Final Score: £489

Summary

• Visited a wide range of high‑value locations including Mayfair, Park Lane, Oxford Street, Piccadilly, and Leicester Square.
• Completed Twenty’s Plenty, Jump for Joy, and Ring Ring challenges.
• Consistent quiz performance and steady rent income kept the team in positive balance.

🟥 Bootle – Game 1

Final Position: 6th Final Score: –£3,662

Summary

• Early visits to Mayfair and Park Lane set a strong start.
• Completed the Twenty’s Plenty challenge.
• High quiz accuracy throughout the day.
• Significant rent payments and non‑visit deductions resulted in a negative final score.

🟨 Ammer – Game 1

Final Position: 2nd Final Score: £1,454

Summary

• Shackleton’s highest‑placed team, finishing 2nd overall in their game.
• Purchased multiple properties including Mayfair, Park Lane, Pentonville Road, Angel Islington, and Euston Road.
• Completed all three major challenges: Twenty’s Plenty, Jump for Joy, and Ring Ring.
• Strong rent‑collection strategy and excellent quiz performance contributed to a high final score.

🟧 Boston – Game 1

Final Position: 3rd Final Score: £2,372

Summary

• Achieved a top‑three finish with consistent movement across the board.
• Repeated high‑value rent collections on Mayfair and Park Lane.
• Completed all four challenges: 20 Years Young, Twenty’s Plenty, Jump for Joy, and Ring Ring.
• Strong quiz accuracy and balanced gameplay produced Shackleton’s highest score of the day.

Overall Reflections

Shackleton ESU delivered a strong and well‑rounded performance across all teams. From high‑ranking finishes to excellent challenge completion and quiz accuracy, the Explorers demonstrated:

• Reliable teamwork
• Good navigation and planning
• Positive behaviour throughout the day

The leaders would like to thank all Explorers for their enthusiasm, effort, and conduct during the event. Everyone contributed to a successful and enjoyable Monopoly Run, and the unit can be proud of its achievements.