Hour-long games

Wizard in the Dark

14 Jan 2022 - This is an updated version of "Murder in the Dark" This game is very simple. Perfect for...

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Cook-off

This is a similar concept to the Iron Chef on TV and can be run in two different ways:...

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Rocketball

There is many different ways to play this game - I think the key ingredients are using a decent...

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Water Bomber

This is a classic battle game which is easy to set up. Purchase a fair few water bombs and...

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Russian Kickball

A fun twist on traditional kickball: Divide youth into two co-ed teams. Youth leader is "all-time pitcher." Played just...

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Egg and Custard Game

This is a wide game that we play across the grounds of a school, best done at night time....

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Sound Effects

Divide into groups of 5-6. Give each group a recording device and a list of sound effects. The object...

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Ultimate Soccer

Each team selects a "goalie" who will stand on a platform. The goal is to get the soccer ball...

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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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Sneaky Phrase Game

This ice breaker game is a good group game to play with a small group - maybe at a...

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Skit Night

We came up with this at our first lock-in 3 years ago and it is one of our most requested...

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Bible Smugglers

You will need a decent sized property for this game. Before you start the game you explain to the...

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Commando

This one is insanely popular with all ages. Minimum age of 7 or 8 is recommend as anything younger is hard...

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Jello Night

This is done during Holy Week. Kids wear old clothes and bring a change of clothes. For the week...

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The Ultimate Quiz

Divide the group into teams of between 5 and ten people (If you are running a camp with small groups,...

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Poetry Jumble

The goal is to make poetry from the words provided. Out of 100 interesting words, cut-out into little squares big...

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The Human Slingshot

It's an exhilarating, fast-paced game that involves four people slinging each other back and forth within a human sized...

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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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Giant Twister

1) Use just like Twister except you can get around 30 kids on a time. 2) Make 2 teams start them at each...

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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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Extreme Cake Decorating

This game requires a fair bit of trouble and preparedness, but it's worth it if you have the time....

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Burger Chef

Create work stations in your venue to allow groups to work in relative privacy. Divide the youth group in...

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Personalities in Names

1. Each person will get a piece of paper and a pencil/pen. 2. Write down your name vertically down the...

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Hand Tennis

Hand Tennis, short for "Hantis" can involve any number of players. Four tables are set up in a 2x2...

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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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Reformation - The Wide Game

This is a wide game that we played on our last youth camp. It should run for a couple...

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The Picture Project

1: break up the group into teams of 3-5 (make sure team captain has a smart phone) 2: each team captain...

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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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Extreme Event

Players work together to make decisions and solve problems during an engaging, fast-paced disaster simulation. The game facilitator reads...

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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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Slippery Races

The concept is, put a tarp down with some water and at least 2 bottles of dishwashing liquid, so it...

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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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Five Tribes

Five tribes night game 5 teams of 2 cabins (about 20 kids each) each team has its own colour and home base...

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Camoflauge

1. Pick a person to be it (Maybe a leader for the first round) 2. Everyone else hides in a large...

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Christmas Gift Giving

Live out the focus of Christmas by working together to give gifts to others in need

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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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Drop It In a Pocket

A very sneaky game!

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