Games for youth groups

I’ve been posting some of favourite silly games that we play at youth group for a while. Most of these are good for all ages, and have passed the test of time. I thought it would useful to have a sort of landing page to access all of these posts – so this is it!

The games without links are games I’ve come across but hadn’t yet written up the instructions

Games with little or no equipment or preparation

(except possibly tables, chairs and a large room)

• Splat – An all time favourite game of quick reactions.
• Fruit Salad – completely barking.
• Honey, if you love me – a real giggle, and a good “getting to know you” game.
• Scream – loud and nerve-racking, but fun.
• Hand Jive – silly table based game.
• Wink Murder – an oldie, but not mouldy.
• Triangles – more fun then it ought to be.
• Cat and Mouse – high energy “tag”
• Encore – sort of musical/singing game.
• Empire – big group game
• Who’s in the bag
• Matthew, Matthew – aka Food Chain
• Blindfolded – needs a blindfold
• Balloon Wars – needs one or more balloons

Games that require pen and paper

• On The Sofa – simply never grows tired… Probably our most played ice-breaker.
• 3 facts – a good set of “getting to know you” games.
• Herd Mentality

Card Games

These are particular favourites.

• Spoons – also needs spoons. The clue is in the title.
• Irish Snap – snap, with a twist.

Other games

Any sort of relay race – particular if it involves candles, water, pancakes, or balloons. Popping a balloon with a candle is particularly satisfying.