Active team building games for large groups

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First off I wanted to say that this is probably one of my all time favourite youth group games....

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Countries

This is a really great running wide game - good for burning off a lot of energy. However, it's...

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Biblical Detectives

This kind of thing can be really fun if it is done properly and works out well. Basically the...

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Three Ball Soccer

This is soccer. Soccer with not just one ball, not just two balls, but three balls! You'll need three...

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Pea Pipes

Simple relay structure for this game. 4 teams line up at one end. Place a bowl of peas (or whatever...

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Fresh

Fresh is a classic youth group running and strategy game. It's good for those kids who like to show...

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Rock Paper Scissors

In the middle of the playing field set up 2 long lines with a bout 1 - 2 metres to divide them....

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Circle Untangle

This is an all time classic icebreaker game! Everyone stands in a big circle and then grabs onto two...

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Rock Paper Dragon

This game is great as an icebreaker and our group did it the first night of a youth confrence....

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Proper Dodgeball

The most popular game at our Youth Group (played just like in the movie 'dodgeball'). Two teams line up...

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Lima Bean Relay Race

Give each team member a straw. Place two tables about 10 feet apart. One the first table have a paper...

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A Light In Darkness

This is a great, fun game for leading into topics like spiritual warfare, reaching the lost, etc. This is...

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Zombie Apocalypse

How to Play: Basically, there will be three teams. One is the Zombies, one is the Survivors, the last...

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Molecule

This simulation game is a great one to play on a youth camp. It involves a lot of running...

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Human Relay

Each team stands in a straight line behind one another at the start line. When the relay commences the...

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Key Game

You can do this with any amount of kids you would like (min of 5 kids per team) the more...

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Bases

Bases An Outdoor Team Game Overview: Bases is a fast-paced outdoor game that combines elements of Capture the Flag,...

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Creative Scavenger Hunt

Scavenger hunts can be epic fun and there are many different ways to do them. This "Creative" Scavenger Hunt...

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Going Up or Going Down?

You start by splitting everyone up into teams of two. Everyone is standing and has their backs against each...

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Giants, Wizards, and Elves

Summary: An icebreaker / action oriented game good for medium and large sized groups. Similar to a game of rock,...

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Gargon

This game is to be played in the dark and it an awesome choice to play as a night...

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Capture the Flag

Capture the flag is one of the most popular wide games ever and is great to play on a...

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Outpost

Players are separated into equal teams and given their own colored flag-football flags which are worn around their waist....

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End of the World

Make a large circle with the rope on the floor, have the group stand in the centre of the...

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Creeping Closer

Select one person from your group to be the captain. They must stand on one side of the playing...

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Dinosaurs

1. Choose one person to be the "Danger Alert" or choose an adult or a group leader or something. Give...

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Ship Wreck

Divide the kids into teams of around 10 people. Each team will need a "ship" - this could be a...

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Amoeba Tag

If you don't know anything about science, an Amoeba is a type of cell that eats other cells by...

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Dodgeball

The timeless classic game - dodgeball - requires little set up effort and is always a winner. There are...

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Don't Blink

Overview: Time to embrace my inner nerd! This is a game based off a certain British science fiction TV...

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Charlie's Candy

This game is based on the great children's movie "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." You're going to need a...

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Alien Invasion

1) Give ten players a glowstick for the game, which they will wear around their wrists. Obviously, the game is...

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Assassins

Get a volunteer to be the President, once they are chosen divide the rest of the kids into 2 unequal...

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Steal the Bacon

This game is simple and is a great icebreaker among youth groups and camps. Divide the group into four...

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Lifesavers Relay

1) At youth group, break everyone into three teams. If you are at a camp and have a group system,...

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Raining Balloons

1. Blow up all the balloons bought and evenly distribute them into 2 different large garage bags (do this beforehand) 2. Divide...

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Human Stratego

How to play: 1. Divide the group into 2 teams. 2. Each team goes to the opposite end of the field where...

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Wave- Hide and seek

There is one person who is the seeker, the rest of the people are hiders. The seeker puts the...

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Matt Ball

The two bases are at opposite ends (much like the distance of a basketball court). Each base has one...

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Milk Jug Lacrosse

Each person has a milk jug. There are no boundaries set. Each team has a goal they are to...

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Giant Dutch Blitz

1. Each team puts 8 cards in a discard pile with the top card facing up. 2. That leaves 12 cards â€œin handâ€...

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Action Netball

You get 2 chairs sitting on the opposite ends of the playing area. Then you separate your group into 2 teams....

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Monsters inc. (sully says)

Works very similar to Simon says or just as a fun way of keeping everyone warm without the sully...

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Atlas Shrugged

1. Split your group into 2-4 teams. Each team has a Frisbee and an end zone. 2. They start in the...

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Poisonous stump

Want your friends to fall into the poison zone? Then this is the perfect game for you! Get ready...

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Glowstick Grab

teams compete to be the first to collect their glowsticks

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Maze Runner

Runners try to escape the Grievers and the Maze

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Corner Spry Relay

Fast ball throwing action makes for a very competitive old-school relay

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