Wide games for large groups
French Vs English
First off I wanted to say that this is probably one of my all time favourite youth group games....
Countries
This is a really great running wide game - good for burning off a lot of energy. However, it's...
Biblical Detectives
This kind of thing can be really fun if it is done properly and works out well. Basically the...
Fresh
Fresh is a classic youth group running and strategy game. It's good for those kids who like to show...
Water Bomber
This is a classic battle game which is easy to set up. Purchase a fair few water bombs and...
Alka Seltzer Waterfight
A simple water fight game which is fantastic for cooling down on hot summer days. Preparation 1. Get a large...
Dodgeball Crossover
A large area the size of a basketball court is the best for this game. Have two or three...
Zombie Apocalypse
How to Play: Basically, there will be three teams. One is the Zombies, one is the Survivors, the last...
Molecule
This simulation game is a great one to play on a youth camp. It involves a lot of running...
Bible Smugglers
You will need a decent sized property for this game. Before you start the game you explain to the...
Commando
This one is insanely popular with all ages. Minimum age of 7 or 8 is recommend as anything younger is hard...
Bases
Bases An Outdoor Team Game Overview: Bases is a fast-paced outdoor game that combines elements of Capture the Flag,...
Creative Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger hunts can be epic fun and there are many different ways to do them. This "Creative" Scavenger Hunt...
Giants, Wizards, and Elves
Summary: An icebreaker / action oriented game good for medium and large sized groups. Similar to a game of rock,...
Capture the Flag
Capture the flag is one of the most popular wide games ever and is great to play on a...
Outpost
Players are separated into equal teams and given their own colored flag-football flags which are worn around their waist....
Capture the End Zone
The object of this game is the first team to score. You will need to play several rounds to...
Dinosaurs
1. Choose one person to be the "Danger Alert" or choose an adult or a group leader or something. Give...
Chinese Dodgeball
This is a game that you will want to play in an open area such as outside or in...
Amoeba Tag
If you don't know anything about science, an Amoeba is a type of cell that eats other cells by...
Four Corners
This is one of the simplest games I've known, but it still adds up to fun. Hopefully someone hasn't...
Don't Blink
Overview: Time to embrace my inner nerd! This is a game based off a certain British science fiction TV...
Alien Invasion
1) Give ten players a glowstick for the game, which they will wear around their wrists. Obviously, the game is...
Charlie's Candy
This game is based on the great children's movie "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." You're going to need a...
45 Seconds
This activity is very simple and can be used for a wide variety of ages. 1) The group splits up...
Steal the Bacon
This game is simple and is a great icebreaker among youth groups and camps. Divide the group into four...
Sprouts
This epic twist on dodgeball is best played with a fairly large group. It's great to use as an...
Reformation - The Wide Game
This is a wide game that we played on our last youth camp. It should run for a couple...
Raining Balloons
1. Blow up all the balloons bought and evenly distribute them into 2 different large garage bags (do this beforehand) 2. Divide...
Human Stratego
How to play: 1. Divide the group into 2 teams. 2. Each team goes to the opposite end of the field where...
Wave- Hide and seek
There is one person who is the seeker, the rest of the people are hiders. The seeker puts the...
Milk Jug Lacrosse
Each person has a milk jug. There are no boundaries set. Each team has a goal they are to...
Bees Vs. Wasps
This is a fun run around church wide game I play with our middle-schoolers. The amount of nerf guns,...
Action Netball
You get 2 chairs sitting on the opposite ends of the playing area. Then you separate your group into 2 teams....
Five Tribes
Five tribes night game 5 teams of 2 cabins (about 20 kids each) each team has its own colour and home base...
Camoflauge
1. Pick a person to be it (Maybe a leader for the first round) 2. Everyone else hides in a large...
Atlas Shrugged
1. Split your group into 2-4 teams. Each team has a Frisbee and an end zone. 2. They start in the...
Poisonous stump
Want your friends to fall into the poison zone? Then this is the perfect game for you! Get ready...