Relaxed games for small groups

Two Truths And A Tale

For this great get to know you game, each person must make three statements about themselves, one of which...

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Psychiatrist

Have the entire group sit in a circle; a room with couches and chairs are fine, as long as...

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House of Cards

Pretty much self explanitory, as the name suggests - get each player/team to build a house of cards....

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The Tangled Chain

Get everyone to huddle in a group in the middle of the room and join each hand with someone...

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True or False?

A great way to reinforce what has just been taught... Instead of the traditional pop-quiz to see how much...

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Bible Quiz

A simple bible quiz is a great way to help kids comprehend bible passages and stories. It can be...

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I Tell A Lie

The object of this small group ice breaker game is to reveal unknown things about yourself to the group...

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The Laughing Game

The objective of this game is to get everyone to laugh while you can not laugh yourself. Have everyone...

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Identity

Divide your group into 2 teams. Each person writes the name of a well known person they would like to...

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Steal The Keys

Put the keys in the metal bowl, and place it under the chair. Everyone makes a wide circle around...

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Table Topics

This is an excellent ice breaker activity in it's simplest form! If you haven't heard of "Table Topics" before,...

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Alphabet Concentration

This can be played in a pair, a small group or a larger crowd - but the more people...

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Matchstick Truth or Lie

Before playing, designate two actions for 'true' and 'false' (such as hands on heads or hands behind back) and...

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Empires

First of all elect a adjudicator to go into the other room. A topic is chosen i.e. Food,...

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Remember Everything

This get to know you game is best played in a smaller group of around 10 or so people. If...

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Snowball Fight

This is a great fun get to know you game. It works well as an ice breaker game and...

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Paper Telephone

Ok, so we all remember the kids game telephone, where the person at the front of the line whispers...

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Wiz Bang Bounce

Its as if you have an invisible ball you are passing around the circle. there are a few different...

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Stretchy Snakes

Each person is given a lolly snake. They have a time limit to make the longest snake by stretching...

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Who Am I?

Give everyone in the group a piece of paper and pen, then get them to write down three facts...

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Families

This is a game that requires little preparation and is fun among small groups. Have the players sit in...

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Walrus

This game works a lot like psychiatrist but has it's own twist and humor. Start out by having one...

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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....

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Pass the Parcel

Pass the Parcel is a classic kid's party game and can be played on many different occasions - at...

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Ways to Play Uno

Basically, this is a collection of different ways you can play Uno. For those who don't know, Uno is...

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Bippity Bop-Bop

1) Everyone arranges themselves in a circle. One person is picked to be in the center. 2) That person will walk...

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App Snap

1. Make sure everyone in the group knows each others phone numbers, or at least has a group chat set...

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Screaming Toes

This is a very simple Game, maybe good for a time filler. Form a tight circle facing inwards. Everyone...

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The Stories of Your Names

Divide group into smaller groups (3-4 people). Give each group 1 sheet of paper and a pencil. Write every person's...

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Logic

This is not an active game but it is ideal for any down time such as bus rides, waiting...

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The Invisible Ball

This game might sound weird but I have never played with people who didn't like it. It is a...

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Bible Verse Pictograms

This is a great game to help kids remember a bible verse or passage. It can be played with...

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Hypocrisy

This game is super simple but loads of fun. It's actually based on an old obscure board game but...

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Category Chaos

This game can be played as individuals or in teams. Each player (or team) will need a piece of...

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Now That's What I Call Latin

This can be done with team Vs. Team, or everyone Vs. everyone. Go to google translate, and translate any...

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Toilet Paper Tell Me

A get to know you game that involves players sharing facts about themselves depending on how much toilet paper...

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Zoom Game

Guess popular superheroes, cartoon characters and movie covers from "zoomed" in photos.

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Beanbag Toss

Mark a line and then arrange a collection of targets a few metres away. The targets could be buckets,...

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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...

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Chalk Memory Verses

Firstly, ensure there's a plentiful supply of colourful sidewalk chalk for everyone to access. Then encourage the kids (individually...

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Chalk Street Art Challenge

Divide kids into teams and hand out plenty of good quality sidewalk chalk. Explain their challenge is to come...

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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.

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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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Secret Santa

Participants give and receive gifts without knowing who gave which gift!

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Pointers

This fast thinking game designed for youth group video calls is perfect for providing a laugh for any sized...

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Rolling Egg Bocce

A wobbly variant on the outdoor game of bocce

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Scum

players try to become the king and stay away from the scum seat

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Which Person Is It?

teams compete to correctly identify a person based on clues

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People Map

A handy "get to know you" activity

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Wind It Up

Use string lengths as a creative way to allow kids to introduce themselves

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