Relaxed games for junior youth
Mix & Meet
This is a really fun and simple (and yummy) small group get to know you game. Get each person...
Teeth
Everyone sits in a circle. Each player chooses a fruit or vegetable. Player A says their fruit/veggie, then...
The Tangled Chain
Get everyone to huddle in a group in the middle of the room and join each hand with someone...
Animal Noise Game
A great ice breaker game which is sure to lighten the mood and get people feeling comfortable around one...
Drip Drip Drop
Kind like duck duck goose but with water. Everyone sits in a circle and the game begins just like...
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...
True or False?
A great way to reinforce what has just been taught... Instead of the traditional pop-quiz to see how much...
Poetry in Motion
This is a nice quiet activity when you've got a small cozy group and have some time to kill....
Blind Man's Journey
Sometimes i just can't work out why kids like some games, but my younger group LOVES this game. Blindfold...
Heads or Tails?
A good game for revising what has been learnt. Similar to heads or tails, person up the front asks...
Lego Brick Testament Bible Story
1. Find the story or book of the Bible you want to teach to your group at www.TheBrickTestament.com....
Sound Effects
Divide into groups of 5-6. Give each group a recording device and a list of sound effects. The object...
Swamp Crossing
Divide group into two teams. Give each team 3 "rocks" (construction paper cutouts about 1 1/2' x 1 1/2'). Make a start...
Musical Chairs
A timeless classic kids party game! Set up some chairs in a circle (always make sure there is 1 less...
Tic Tac Toe
Set up 9 chairs like a noughts and crosses board. Form two teams and direct questions to alternate teams. If...
Wink Them To Sleep
14 Jan 2022 - This is an updated version of "Wink Murder" Arrange the whole group seated in a circle and...
Trains
Everybody sits in a circle holding hands, you nominate 2 people to be 'stations' and 1 person to sit in the...
Animals
The Group sits on chairs around in a circle with the odd man out standing in the middle trying...
The Yes No Game
It's a great game to play while going on a walk or playing another game or to play on...
Steal The Keys
Put the keys in the metal bowl, and place it under the chair. Everyone makes a wide circle around...
Table Topics
This is an excellent ice breaker activity in it's simplest form! If you haven't heard of "Table Topics" before,...
Guess Who's Under The Blankets
This game can be played with 2-? players, but it is best with 4-10. Players take turns being the...
Alphabet Concentration
This can be played in a pair, a small group or a larger crowd - but the more people...
Printable Mazes
OK, a bit boring I know, but I have used the mazes found at KrazyDad's site (http://www.krazydad...
Simple Word Games
There are many simple word games you can find at the website listed. Some of them can be played...
Matchstick Truth or Lie
Before playing, designate two actions for 'true' and 'false' (such as hands on heads or hands behind back) and...
Moshi Moshi
This is the Japanese version of Telephone. Sit in a circle. Pick one person to be "IT" - that...
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
All participants sit in a circle. The leader begins, saying "Ali Baba and the forty thieves" while doing a...
Telephone
A classic and fun party game for all ages! 1. Get players to sit in a circle facing inwards. 2. Pick...
Giver Or Taker
Everyone sits in a circle like playing "duck, duck, goose!" the leader reads a story. Through out the story...
Human What's Missing?
This is a great game for learning names and getting used to each other. It's based on the whats...
Feet Pictionary
Set Up: - Divide the whole group into 2 teams, based on sides of the room. Any size youth group...
Stretchy Snakes
Each person is given a lolly snake. They have a time limit to make the longest snake by stretching...
Walrus
This game works a lot like psychiatrist but has it's own twist and humor. Start out by having one...
Doggy Doggy Who's Got Your Bone?
This is a classic kids party game and is great fun especially for a group of junior youth kids....
Pass the Parcel
Pass the Parcel is a classic kid's party game and can be played on many different occasions - at...
Bippity Bop-Bop
1) Everyone arranges themselves in a circle. One person is picked to be in the center. 2) That person will walk...
Button Pick n' Sort
Perfect for a minute-to-win-it challenge, this game pits players against each other in a game of hand skills. Each...
Chalk Memory Verses
Firstly, ensure there's a plentiful supply of colourful sidewalk chalk for everyone to access. Then encourage the kids (individually...
Pin the Tail on the Donkey
No matter what you're pinning on what, this classic kids party game is sure to provide a laugh.
Pointers
This fast thinking game designed for youth group video calls is perfect for providing a laugh for any sized...