Large group games
Secret Identity
Have everyone secretly write down the name of a person on a small piece of paper or a "post-it"...
Name Bingo
This is probably one of the oldest and most well known icebreakers. It's also known as "People Bingo" and...
Team Architect
Team Architect is a fantastic team-building activity where you get each team to build something with very little amounts...
Shoe Talk
Often at the start of a youth camp or youth group year there are many people who don't know...
Blow Wind Blow
For this icebreaker game you'll need to set up your chairs in a circle facing inwards. Make sure there...
Everyone's It!
Same rules as chasey... except everyone is it! Get everyone to put their non-prefered hand on their head. Then,...
Slap Wrestling
Two people stand facing each other with about a shoulder's span between them and thier feet together. They must...
Captain's Orders
This game is excellent for a competitive group. It tires everyone out really quickly and can provide a good...
French Vs English
First off I wanted to say that this is probably one of my all time favourite youth group games....
Actionary
This icebreaker youth group game is a cross between pictionary, sculptionary and charades. Firstly come up with a list...
Jockeys Up
1. Tell the group to get into pairs, preferably with a person who has a similar height/weight to them. 2....
Speed Dating With a Twist
Set up the chairs in two circles, a small circle and a larger circle outside of that. Make sure...
Never Have I Ever
Hold out 5 fingers (well, 4 and your thumb) Go around the circle and one at a time, each person announces...
Wizard in the Dark
14 Jan 2022 - This is an updated version of "Murder in the Dark" This game is very simple. Perfect for...
Chair on the Wall
There is no equipment required for this game, except a blank patch of smooth wall. Line up against the...
Countries
This is a really great running wide game - good for burning off a lot of energy. However, it's...
True False Run
The group stands in the middle of a room (or if outside, between two markers eg cones). one wall...
Celebrity Head Mania
Grab a whole bunch of sticky labels or masking tape and write the names of celebrities on the non-sticky...
Spin Chasey
This is a game we made up by accident back at youth group in good old days. Basically... everyone...
Shoe Shuffle
Get the group to take off their right shoe. Then throw all the shoes in a big pile in...
Biblical Detectives
This kind of thing can be really fun if it is done properly and works out well. Basically the...
Newspaper War
Collect a ton of scrap paper (in most churches, just place a box next to the copier for 3 or 4...
Three Ball Soccer
This is soccer. Soccer with not just one ball, not just two balls, but three balls! You'll need three...
Fresh
Fresh is a classic youth group running and strategy game. It's good for those kids who like to show...
Over the Mountain
I love this game for getting to know students. Each player sits in a chair in a circle facing...
Pea Pipes
Simple relay structure for this game. 4 teams line up at one end. Place a bowl of peas (or whatever...
The Tangled Chain
Get everyone to huddle in a group in the middle of the room and join each hand with someone...
Musical Statues
I usually call this game dance and stop, because then the rules are even easier to explain. Play music,...
Icebreaker Questions
A great way to help people open up to each other is to ask them fun questions that allow...
Where The Wind Blows
Everyone sits in a circle on chairs and one person is in the middle. The person in the middle...
Bible Drill
When youth leader says "draw weapons", each person sits on a pew or chair with their Bible held up...
Giant Bowling
This is a simple game, but can be great fun for a mini-olympics style event. Basically, set up a...
In The Tomb, Out of the Tomb
Draw a long line using yarn or masking tape. Have the children line up in a straight line facing...
Rock Paper Scissors
In the middle of the playing field set up 2 long lines with a bout 1 - 2 metres to divide them....
Cheeseball Chuck-up
Divide your group into 4 teams. Select 1 player from each team to be the "target". Get a few teammates to...
Cross Country Spoons
Everyone's played spoons right? (if you don't know how to play, ask anyone at your youth group, they'll know......
Poopdeck
For medium size to large groups indoor or out. Use tape to create large boxes on the floor or...
Sock Thief
Get everyone to take their shoes off. Give two spare socks to anyone not wearing any. Everyone gets down...
Stuck in the Mud
In stuck in the mud, one person is "it". when they touch someone, that person is "frozen" in place....
Water Bomber
This is a classic battle game which is easy to set up. Purchase a fair few water bombs and...
Musical Boys and Girls
Divide the group up into girls and boys, but try to make sure that there is an even amount...
Duck Duck Goose
Get the group to sit in a circle and then select one person to be "it". They must walk...
Spit in the Bucket
This game can get kind of gross, if people are squeamish about saliva. Set up two buckets on chairs...
Alka Seltzer Waterfight
A simple water fight game which is fantastic for cooling down on hot summer days. Preparation 1. Get a large...
Man Diddy Watcher
I remember playing this game way back in primary school days. Awesome fun. It's similar to "Doggy doggy who's...
Mix & Mingle
This get to know you game / ice break game is a great way to generate discussion amoungst a big...
Create A Commercial
This game can either be done using a video camera and a TV, or just acted out on the...