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A Positively Prosperous New Year!

This New Year Party Game serves as an ongoing icebreaker which encourages everyone to initiate and engage in conversations. Because of the setup of the game, it keeps everyone involved throughout the night until the final prize is awarded just after midnight! (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:17 AM on December 26, 2006 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: new year party game, holiday celebrations, creative game ideas, a new beginning, optimism, future, hope, evangelistic message, evangelism ideas

Aardvark Relay

In this relay game, each person on a team must use a straw in thier mouth and suction to carry an object across the room and back. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:30 AM on June 09, 2006 | | Comments (1)
Keywords: Relay Games, possessions, materialism, letting go

Air Foosball

Play a life-sized game of foosball! (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on January 14, 2006 | | Comments (2)
Keywords: High energy games, indoor games

Alkaseltzer Tag

If a person'salkaseltzer tablet dissolves, he's out. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:22 PM on March 13, 2005 | | Comments (1)
Keywords: Wet and wild, Water games, Wet games

Angels and Mortals

Each person is an angel to someone else in the youth group. Their goal is to anonymously bring blessings to a mortal (other student) by doing nice things for him/ her, by notes of encouragement, by small gifts, etc. Works great for camps and retreats as well. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on August 15, 2006 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: service, servant, encouragement, camp, games, group builders, relationship building

Are You My Mother?

This game can be a fun filled activity for Mother's Day (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:06 AM on May 05, 2005 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Mother's Day, mom, mother

Aunt Sally

This game can be simply for fun or be used as a discussion starter on "going through the motions" as a Christian. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:05 AM on April 27, 2005 | | Comments (1)
Keywords: Actions, games

Baby Animals

In this Mother's Day game idea, Children or Youth will look at mothers in the animal kingdom as an illustration of the caring relationships between mother and child. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:27 AM on May 04, 2005 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: mother, mother's day

Baby Mixup

In this Mental Puzzle/ Brainteaser teams compete to see who can correctly identify the most babies and their order from the clues given. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:00 AM on August 02, 2006 | | Comments (1)
Keywords: mental puzzle, thinking games, brainteasers

Baby Relays

This group of games are a great introduction for a discussion for growth and maturing in your relationship with Christ. They also make a great introduction for a lesson on Hebrews 5:12-6:3. They could also be used for a baby shower. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:00 AM on August 11, 2006 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Baby Shower, maturity, growth, children, babies, games, relay races, growing in Christ

Backwards

Do we live life looking to what lies ahead or looking back? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 01:30 PM on April 13, 2008 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: past, regret, mistakes, future, opportunities, goals

Balloon Bust

This relay game for youth, children. and adults involves the inflation and popping of rubber balloons. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:00 AM on August 24, 2006 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: relay race, relay games, group games, hot air, commitment, committed, lukewarm, balloon games

Beach Scavenger Hunt

Scavenger hunt for items that can be found on a typical beach (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 04:00 PM on July 18, 2006 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: scavenger hunt, beach, ocean, sea seashore

Bible Scene Scavenger Hunt

This is a great opportunity for the youth to mingle with church members and have some fantastic fun while acting out Bible Stories. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 01:00 AM on February 22, 2006 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Photo Scavenger Hunt, Video Scavenger Hunt, Biblical Events, Congregation Icebreakers

Blind Polygon

The group tries to form a perfect square / triangle with a rope while blindfolded. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:05 AM on July 14, 2006 | | Comments (1)
Keywords: group builders, team games, initiative games, simulations

Blind Snowman

How well can you draw a snowman? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:29 AM on December 21, 2005 | | Comments (1)
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games

Can you pin the missing tailfeather on the turkey?

Can you pin the missing tailfeather on the turkey? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:21 PM on November 19, 2005 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Thanksgiving, Turkey

Candy Cane Christmas

Use Candy Canes, a common Christmas treat, for games and fun filled activities for your next Christmas Party. Then end your party with an object lesson using the Candy Canes to tell about the true meaning of Christmas! (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:29 AM on December 03, 2006 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas Party Games, Christmas Games, Christmas Activities, Christmas lessons, holiday games, advent season, Christmas Object Lessons, Christmas Ideas, Youth Christmas Party, Children's Christmas Party.

Candy Cane Connection

Use this game to break your group up into pairs as a mixer. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:34 PM on December 03, 2005 | | Comments (1)
Keywords: Candy Canes, Icebreakers, Mixers, Crowdbreakers, Christmas Games, Holiday Games

Candy Cane Hockey

Play a game of hocky using candy canes. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:36 PM on December 03, 2005 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games

Candy Cane Horseshoes

Play a game of horseshoes using candy canes. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:49 PM on December 03, 2005 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games, Advent Season, Christmas Party ideas

Candy Cane Pick-Up-Sticks

Played like traditional pick-up-sticks, the objective is to remove one candy cane from the pile without disturbing the remaining candy canes. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:53 PM on December 03, 2005 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games

Candy Cane Relay

Team members pass their canes to the end of the line and back again using toothpicks stuck in their mouths. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on December 04, 2005 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games

Candy Cane Tug

Don't break your Candy Cane! (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on December 04, 2005 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games

Candy Relay

Redeem Halloween by using this "Trick or Treat" Candy game to share the gospel (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on October 28, 2005 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Gospel, Evangelism, Witnessing, Halloween, Trick or Treat, harvest festival, fall festival

Candy Toss

Just for fun. Toss the candy into a Halloween Jack-o-lantern pumpkin and if it lands inside, you get to keep it! (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 02:59 PM on October 26, 2007 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Halloween party game, Carnival games, harvest festival, Halloween alternative, pumpkin games

Capture the Flag

In this game, participants are divided into opposing teams and must "capture their flag" to win. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:00 AM on August 23, 2006 | | Comments (1)
Keywords: outdoor games, wide games, camp games

Chocolate Bar Scramble

Difficult but not impossible. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on July 08, 2005 | | Comments (1)
Keywords:

Christmas Alphabet Game

Can you identify the correct Christmas items? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:17 AM on December 22, 2005 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games

Christmas Back to Back

This game humorously demonstrates the fact that many Christmas traditions have become distorted over time. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on December 06, 2005 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas, Holiday Games, The Meaning of Christmas

Christmas Balloon Bust

Hit the balloons toward your Team's Santa so he can pop them. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:58 PM on December 04, 2005 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games

Christmas Balloon Race

Let the air out of balloons so that they fly across the room in this relay race. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:03 AM on December 05, 2005 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday games

Christmas Bingo

Use this Christmas variation of bingo for some holiday fun! (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:02 AM on December 05, 2005 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday games

Christmas Boggle

How many words can you form from the letters? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 06:49 PM on December 23, 2005 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday games

Christmas Candy Relay

How well can you collect the right color of Christmas candy for your team? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 04:09 PM on December 11, 2005 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas Games, Relay race, Holiday Games

Christmas Card Puzzle Relay

Pop the balloons to get the puzzle pieces and be the first to assemble them correctly. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:30 AM on December 10, 2005 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games

Christmas Card Toss

How good is your aim at tossing Christmas cards? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on December 12, 2005 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games

Christmas Carol Pictionary

How well can you draw the common Christmas Carols in a classic game of pictionary? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:03 AM on December 06, 2005 | | Comments (2)
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games, Christmas Songs

Christmas Carol Soloist

Can you identify the person humming the Christmas Carol? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:53 PM on December 16, 2007 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas carols, songs, caroling, Christmas Party games, holiday activities, Christmas game ideas

Christmas Chocolate Bar Scramble

Santa must try to eat the chocolate candy bar before someone else takes over the role of Santa. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:20 AM on December 06, 2005 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games

Christmas Confusion

Be the first to complete the tasks and get the signatures. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on December 15, 2005 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games

Christmas Elf

Youth work in pairs to wrap a gift with an interesting twist. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:12 AM on December 12, 2005 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games, Gifts

Christmas Gift Exchange #1

There are many different variations of the gift exchange at Christmas. This is the most common one for me. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 07:56 AM on December 08, 2005 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas Gifts, Gift Exchange, Christmas Games, Holiday Games

Christmas Gift Exchange #2

There are many different variations of the gift exchange at Christmas. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:00 AM on December 08, 2005 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas Gifts, Gift Exchange, Christmas Games, Holiday Games

Christmas Gift Unwrap

Can you unwrap the present before someone else takes your place? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on December 13, 2005 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas Gift, Christmas Games, Holiday Games

Christmas Limbo

Playa Christmas version of the classic Limbo game. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:20 PM on December 22, 2005 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games

Christmas Meltdown

How slowly can you melt the ice cube? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:14 AM on December 16, 2005 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games, Ice

Christmas Memory Game

This Christmas Party game can be used with small or large groups. The key objective is to remember a long and growing list of Christmas related items. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:30 PM on December 06, 2007 | | Comments (1)
Keywords: Christmas, Yuletide, Party Game, Holiday

Christmas Pass the Parcel

Will you be the one to get the Christmas Gift? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on December 10, 2005 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas gift, Christmas Games, Holiday Games

Christmas People Bingo

“Can you find someone who…..?” Played with a simple list or laid out in a 5x5 Bingo grid, the object of this Christmas game / Christmas Icebreaker is to get someone at the Christmas Party to sign for each item according to the stated Christmas related criteria. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:00 PM on December 17, 2007 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas Party Games, Holiday game ideas, similarities, differences, building relationships, diversity, relationships, teamwork

Christmas Photo Scavenger Hunt

This is a photo scavenger hunt where participants must take a snapshot of the entire group that satisfies each description in the list. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on December 08, 2005 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games, Scavenger Hunt

Christmas Questions

Youth try to get others to smile by asking crazy questions. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:11 PM on December 10, 2005 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games

Christmas Scavenger Hunt

Christmas scavenger hunt list ideas for your youth group activity. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:24 AM on December 22, 2005 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games, Scavenger Hunt

Christmas Scents

Can you identify the contents of the container by its Christmas scent? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on December 07, 2005 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games, scents, Christmas Smells

Christmas Snowball Fight

Have a classic snowball fight with snowballs that don't melt! Great for a Tropical Christmas! (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:42 PM on December 07, 2005 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games

Christmas Snowflake Race

Use bubbles as an alternative to snowflakes in this relay style Christmas game. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on December 16, 2005 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games

Christmas Stocking 3-Legged Race

A normal three legged race, except a Christmas stocking is used to bind the two legs together (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 01:28 PM on December 07, 2005 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games

Christmas Stocking Scavenger Hunt

Can you find all the hidden Christmas Stockings? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:02 AM on December 23, 2005 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games, Scavenger Hunt

Christmas Symbol Exchange

Use this game based around Christmas symbols to see who is the "Scrooge" and who has the "Christmas" Spirit. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:20 AM on December 07, 2005 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games, Christmas Symbols

Christmas Taboo

Can you get your team to say the chosen words in the time limit without using the taboo words? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:12 AM on December 18, 2005 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games

Christmas Tinsel Relay

A relay race using Christmas Tree Tinsel. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:01 AM on December 19, 2005 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games

Christmas Tree Ornament Relay

Try this Christmas Tree decorating relay for your Christmas party. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:16 PM on December 10, 2005 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games

Christmas Twenty Questions

Can you discover the object within 20 questions? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:43 PM on December 12, 2005 | | Comments (1)
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games, Questions

Christmas Twister

Play a classic game of twister replacing the colored dots with Christmas symbols. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:33 AM on December 13, 2005 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games

Christmas- What Do You Hold?

Can you identify common Christmas objects by touch? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on December 13, 2005 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games

Church History Scavenger Hunt

Teens will search the church facilities to find the information in tis scavenger hunt. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on February 26, 2006 | | Comments (1)
Keywords: Scavenger Hunt, History, Church

Cinderella

Like the classic Cinderella story, in this icebreaker / crowdbreaker, guys must identify the girls by a shoe and could be used as an object lesson to discuss how we often judge people by appearances. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:00 AM on September 05, 2006 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: judging others, favoritism, inclusion, cliques, relationships, appearances

Cinderella's Valentine

Each blind-folded prince must follow the directions of his cinderella to return her shoe to her. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on February 10, 2006 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Valentine's Day Games, Love, Relationships, Heart, Holiday games

Cluck, Cluck, Gobble

Play this updated version of the classic Children's game "duck, duck, goose" as a Thanksgiving Party game. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on November 14, 2006 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Thanksgiving holiday, icrebreaker, game, celebration, party games

Conducting Scavenger Hunts

Use these guidelines for conducting a scavenger hunt with your youth. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on February 22, 2006 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Games, Scavenger Hunt

Do-it-Yourself Snow Man

Give youth a variety of items to build a Christmas Snowman. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:20 AM on December 12, 2005 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games

Easter Back to Back

This game humorously demonstrates the fact that for many people, the meaning of Easter has become distorted over time. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on March 20, 2006 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Easter, Meaning, Holiday Games, Easter Games

Easter Balloon Race

Have a balloon race and then use the colors of the Baloons to tell the Gospel / Easter Story. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on April 07, 2006 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Easter Games, Holiday Games, Balloon games

Easter Bingo

Can you cover all the squares in your Easter Bingo Board? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:00 AM on March 17, 2006 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Holiday Games, Easter, Resurrection, Passover, Good Friday, Crucifixion

Easter Card Puzzle Relay

Pop the balloons to get the puzzle pieces and be the first to assemble them correctly. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on April 03, 2006 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Easter Games, Holiday Games, Scripture Memory

Easter Egg Bowling

How close can you get your egg to the the chocolate rabbit without touching it. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:22 PM on April 07, 2007 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Easter Egg, Chocolate bunny, Easter Party Games

Easter Egg Nose Roll

Roll an easter egg across the finish line using only your nose. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on March 27, 2006 | | Comments (0)
Keywords: Easter Games, Holiday Games, Messy Games, Easter egg ideas

Easter Egg Spoon Relay

Place the egg on the spoon and run to the opposite end of the room and back without dropping it. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on April 02, 2006 | |