Indoor games for small groups

Chair of Doom

Have everyone hold hands in a ring around the chair. The object of the game is to be 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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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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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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Beach Ball Basket Ball

1. Leaders divide the group into 2 teams and leaders place the baskets on opposite sides of the classroom. 2. Each member...

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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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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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Bible Solving

This can be an in-lesson game, or just a game with a lesson. It's a game where you have...

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Tap

1. Have everyone gather around a table or flat surface. 2. Have players place each of their hands on a table...

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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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P-S-Rock

Divide the group in two and from each group choose two players who will directly compete. These players stay...

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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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Simon Says

Simon Says is a kids game usually played with three or more people. One person is nominated to be...

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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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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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Charades

Charades is a classic family game of acting and guesses. It's been around for a fair while but we'll...

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Crazy Quoits

A hand skill based game where players throw small hoops onto sticks worth different point values

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If I Were A Butterfly

This is the game version of the popular children's song "If I Were a Butterfly" and is a variation...

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Medic Dodgeball

To play this game you'll need to know the basic rules of dodgeball, so check them out here first....

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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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Sneaky Rope Battle

This is a two player battle game, perfect for a one-on-one duel or up the front challenge. Place the...

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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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Blow!

Blow is a game that provides a bundle of laughs! You'll ideally need a ping pong table (or table...

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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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Handball

An ageless classic, handball (or four square) is always a favourite for kids to stay active in the schoolyard.

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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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Gift Wrapping Competition

Teams compete to wrap gifts quickly and effectively

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Secret Santa

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

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Hide the Thimble

A "hide and find" party game that's as simple as they come

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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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Group Juggle

A simple way to learn names in a small group

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People Map

A handy "get to know you" activity

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Pool Noodle Duel

Two people face each other in a blindfolded pool noodle duel

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Which Person Is It?

teams compete to correctly identify a person based on clues

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Wind It Up

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

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Food Fright

Work in teams to create the scariest monster out of food

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Nuke 'Em

Players throw a ball across a net to the other team (it's harder than it sounds!)

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Popcorn!

A no-prep brain break perfect for the classroom

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Hot Potato

A classic classroom game that can be used as a brain break

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The Random Object Game

A easy and creative get to know you game for video calls

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