Slightly messy games

Egg Shell Towers

Teams have a cracking time racing each other to build the tallest tower

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Hide the Thimble

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

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Laser Grid

Players become secret agents trying to navigate their way through a maze of lasers

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Number Clumps

Alliances are quickly formed and broken as kids scramble to clump together in groups of different numbers.

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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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Sack Racing

An age old game in the traditional family fun-day line-up

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Scum

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

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Gold Rush

Two teams compete to get the "gold" back to their side of the field.

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Group Juggle

A simple way to learn names in a small group

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Maze Runner

Runners try to escape the Grievers and the Maze

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People Map

A handy "get to know you" activity

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Solemn and Silent

Break the ice with this staring competition variation

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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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Blanket Ball

Players work in pairs using a blanket to catch and throw a ball

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Corner Spry Relay

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

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Pool Noodle Duel

Two people face each other in a blindfolded pool noodle duel

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Chaotica

A simple two team game that you make your own!

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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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Steal the Bacon

Two teams compete to "steal the bacon" from each other and score on opposing goals.

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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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Pop Quiz Hey!

A fun way to test your group's knowledge on simple trivia questions

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Balloon Battle

An all vs all battle to keep balloons in air

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Black Out

Use the video on/off element of a video call for a fun game

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How Low Can You Go?

Players use stats to compete against one another. Great for video calls.

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Inside or outside?

A fun ice breaker guessing game for video calls

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Number Count

A team building counting challenge perfect for video calls

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Where am I?

A fun "hide and seek" game for video calls

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Christmas Tree Decoration Making

Get crafty at Christmas time by making some decorations

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Elf on the Shelf

The Elf on the Shelf is a fun holiday tradition for families to play in the lead up to...

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Buzz Fizz

A fast paced mathematical numbers game

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Chocolate Bingo

You'll be craving chocolate in this bingo variation

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Chocolate Easter Egg Relay Race

Teams race while carrying small chocolate eggs on spoons

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Consequences

A creative and funny story-making game for small groups

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Hose Water Limbo

A wet twist on the classic dance floor challenge

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Human Netball

Two teams compete in a twisted version of netball

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Legs

A classic parlour pencil and paper game

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Run 'n Raid Relay

A running relay with a difference

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Sponge Relay Race

A great water-based relay, perfect for a hot day

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Stairway

A simple yet challenging word game

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Video Call Colour Count

A super-fun ice breaker game for video calls

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Water Balloon Toss

Always first "water balloon" game that comes to mind

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Freeze Frame

Not quite charades, not quite pictionary, something in between...

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Scatter Ball

All in Dodgeball.

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Tea Towel Dragons

1. Each player is to take a tag and hang it out of their pocket so it becomes like a...

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Pencil Tippers

Each player balances a pencil on the back of their finger, if it drops, they’re out!

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Drop It In a Pocket

A very sneaky game!

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