Synopsis: 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!
Keywords: new year party game, holiday celebrations, creative game ideas, a new beginning, optimism, future, hope, evangelistic message, evangelism ideas
Synopsis: Can you think of a holiday word or phrase that starts with each letter of the alphabet?
Keywords: Christmas alphabet, party game
Synopsis: 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.
Keywords: Relay Games, possessions, materialism, letting go
Synopsis: Play a life-sized game of foosball!
Keywords: High energy games, indoor games
Synopsis: If a person'salkaseltzer tablet dissolves, he's out.
Keywords: Wet and wild, Water games, Wet games
Synopsis: 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.
Keywords: service, servant, encouragement, camp, games, group builders, relationship building
Synopsis: This game can be a fun filled activity for Mother's Day
Keywords: Mother's Day, mom, mother
Synopsis: This game can be simply for fun or be used as a discussion starter on "going through the motions" as a Christian.
Keywords: Actions, games
Synopsis: 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.
Keywords: mother, mother's day
Synopsis: In this Mental Puzzle/ Brainteaser teams compete to see who can correctly identify the most babies and their order from the clues given.
Keywords: mental puzzle, thinking games, brainteasers
Synopsis: 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.
Keywords: Baby Shower, maturity, growth, children, babies, games, relay races, growing in Christ
Synopsis: Do we live life looking to what lies ahead or looking back?
Keywords: past, regret, mistakes, future, opportunities, goals
Synopsis: This relay game for youth, children. and adults involves the inflation and popping of rubber balloons.
Keywords: relay race, relay games, group games, hot air, commitment, committed, lukewarm, balloon games
Synopsis: Scavenger hunt for items that can be found on a typical beach
Keywords: scavenger hunt, beach, ocean, sea seashore
Synopsis: This is a great opportunity for the youth to mingle with church members and have some fantastic fun while acting out Bible Stories.
Keywords: Photo Scavenger Hunt, Video Scavenger Hunt, Biblical Events, Congregation Icebreakers
Synopsis: The group tries to form a perfect square / triangle with a rope while blindfolded.
Keywords: group builders, team games, initiative games, simulations
Synopsis: How well can you draw a snowman?
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: Halloween Party Game: Bobbing for apples is a common Halloween tradition in which youth try to take a bite out of an apple floating in a tub of water.
Keywords: Halloween Party Game, Evangelism
Synopsis: Can you pin the missing tailfeather on the turkey?
Keywords: Thanksgiving, Turkey
Synopsis: 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!
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.
Synopsis: Use this game to break your group up into pairs as a mixer.
Keywords: Candy Canes, Icebreakers, Mixers, Crowdbreakers, Christmas Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: Play a game of hocky using candy canes.
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: Play a game of horseshoes using candy canes.
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games, Advent Season, Christmas Party ideas
Synopsis: Played like traditional pick-up-sticks, the objective is to remove one candy cane from the pile without disturbing the remaining candy canes.
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: Team members pass their canes to the end of the line and back again using toothpicks stuck in their mouths.
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: Don't break your Candy Cane!
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: Redeem Halloween by using this "Trick or Treat" Candy game to share the gospel
Keywords: Gospel, Evangelism, Witnessing, Halloween, Trick or Treat, harvest festival, fall festival
Synopsis: Just for fun. Toss the candy into a Halloween Jack-o-lantern pumpkin and if it lands inside, you get to keep it!
Keywords: Halloween party game, Carnival games, harvest festival, Halloween alternative, pumpkin games
Synopsis: In this game, participants are divided into opposing teams and must "capture their flag" to win.
Keywords: outdoor games, wide games, camp games
Synopsis: Teams of youth move toward the finish line in small hops, connected like a caterpillar with many legs.
Keywords: relay race, game, unity, moving forward, progress, body of Christ
Synopsis: Difficult but not impossible.
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Synopsis: Can you identify the correct Christmas items?
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: This game humorously demonstrates the fact that many Christmas traditions have become distorted over time.
Keywords: Christmas, Holiday Games, The Meaning of Christmas
Synopsis: Hit the balloons toward your Team's Santa so he can pop them.
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: Let the air out of balloons so that they fly across the room in this relay race.
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday games
Synopsis: Use this Christmas variation of bingo for some holiday fun!
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday games
Synopsis: How many words can you form from the letters?
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday games
Synopsis: How well can you collect the right color of Christmas candy for your team?
Keywords: Christmas Games, Relay race, Holiday Games
Synopsis: Pop the balloons to get the puzzle pieces and be the first to assemble them correctly.
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: How good is your aim at tossing Christmas cards?
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: How well can you draw the common Christmas Carols in a classic game of pictionary?
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games, Christmas Songs
Synopsis: Can you identify the person humming the Christmas Carol?
Keywords: Christmas carols, songs, caroling, Christmas Party games, holiday activities, Christmas game ideas
Synopsis: Santa must try to eat the chocolate candy bar before someone else takes over the role of Santa.
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: Be the first to complete the tasks and get the signatures.
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: Youth work in pairs to wrap a gift with an interesting twist.
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games, Gifts
Synopsis: There are many different variations of the gift exchange at Christmas. This is the most common one for me.
Keywords: Christmas Gifts, Gift Exchange, Christmas Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: There are many different variations of the gift exchange at Christmas.
Keywords: Christmas Gifts, Gift Exchange, Christmas Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: In this Christmas Gift exchange, it is affirmations that are exchange and not actual physical gifts. It's a very powerful way to bring your teens closer together and remind them that everyone in the group is a gift and that the greatest present you can give all year round, is to give of yourself as a blessing to others.
Keywords: Christmas Gifts, Christmas present, Giving of yourself, God gave, the greatest gift
Synopsis: Can you unwrap the present before someone else takes your place?
Keywords: Christmas Gift, Christmas Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: Playa Christmas version of the classic Limbo game.
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: How slowly can you melt the ice cube?
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games, Ice
Synopsis: 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.
Keywords: Christmas, Yuletide, Party Game, Holiday
Synopsis: In this icebreaker / crowdbreaker game, youth will have the name of a Christmas Movie pasted to their back and will wonder the room asking yes or no questions to other youth in an attempt to discover the title of the Christmas movie they have on their back.
Keywords: Christmas
Synopsis: Will you be the one to get the Christmas Gift?
Keywords: Christmas gift, Christmas Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: “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.
Keywords: Christmas Party Games, Holiday game ideas, similarities, differences, building relationships, diversity, relationships, teamwork
Synopsis: This is a photo scavenger hunt where participants must take a snapshot of the entire group that satisfies each description in the list.
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games, Scavenger Hunt
Synopsis: Youth try to get others to smile by asking crazy questions.
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: Christmas scavenger hunt list ideas for your youth group activity.
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games, Scavenger Hunt
Synopsis: Can you identify the contents of the container by its Christmas scent?
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games, scents, Christmas Smells
Synopsis: Have a classic snowball fight with snowballs that don't melt! Great for a Tropical Christmas!
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: In this Christmas variation of a game of dodge-ball, you can still play even if you have been eliminated.
Keywords: Christmas Party Games, Holiday Game ideas, dodge-ball, dodgeball, winter games
Synopsis: Use bubbles as an alternative to snowflakes in this relay style Christmas game.
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: A normal three legged race, except a Christmas stocking is used to bind the two legs together
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: Can you find all the hidden Christmas Stockings?
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games, Scavenger Hunt
Synopsis: Use this game based around Christmas symbols to see who is the "Scrooge" and who has the "Christmas" Spirit.
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games, Christmas Symbols
Synopsis: Can you get your team to say the chosen words in the time limit without using the taboo words?
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: A relay race using Christmas Tree Tinsel.
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: Try this Christmas Tree decorating relay for your Christmas party.
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: Can you discover the object within 20 questions?
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games, Questions
Synopsis: Play a classic game of twister replacing the colored dots with Christmas symbols.
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: Can you identify common Christmas objects by touch?
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: Teens will search the church facilities to find the information in tis scavenger hunt.
Keywords: Scavenger Hunt, History, Church
Synopsis: 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.
Keywords: judging others, favoritism, inclusion, cliques, relationships, appearances
Synopsis: Each blind-folded prince must follow the directions of his cinderella to return her shoe to her.
Keywords: Valentine's Day Games, Love, Relationships, Heart, Holiday games
Synopsis: What are some things that we pass on in our Christian Faith? What has been passed on to you?
Keywords: Race, faith journey, giving, passing on to others, discipleship, evangelism
Synopsis: Put it on!
Keywords: put on, clothes, relat games
Synopsis: Play this updated version of the classic Children's game "duck, duck, goose" as a Thanksgiving Party game.
Keywords: Thanksgiving holiday, icrebreaker, game, celebration, party games
Synopsis: Use these guidelines for conducting a scavenger hunt with your youth.
Keywords: Games, Scavenger Hunt
Synopsis: Youth game idea where you must identify the leader who begins an action that everyone else in the youth group imitates
Keywords: leadership qualities, actions of leaders, leaders as an example to follow
Synopsis: Use this Active Game as a discussion starter for youth on the topic of "forgiveness". What does it mean to forgive? It can also be used as an Easter related activity to introduce youth to the resurrection of Christ and the forgiveness we receive as a result of His death on the cross.
Keywords: Easter, forgiveness, covering, blood of Christ, salvation, atonement, resurrection, grave clothes
Synopsis: Give youth a variety of items to build a Christmas Snowman.
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: Can your team collect all the dog biscuits first?
Keywords: dog biscuit, relay race, youth games
Synopsis: This game humorously demonstrates the fact that for many people, the meaning of Easter has become distorted over time.
Keywords: Easter, Meaning, Holiday Games, Easter Games
Synopsis: Have a balloon race and then use the colors of the Baloons to tell the Gospel / Easter Story.
Keywords: Easter Games, Holiday Games, Balloon games
Synopsis: Can you cover all the squares in your Easter Bingo Board?
Keywords: Holiday Games, Easter, Resurrection, Passover, Good Friday, Crucifixion
Synopsis: Pop the balloons to get the puzzle pieces and be the first to assemble them correctly.
Keywords: Easter Games, Holiday Games, Scripture Memory
Synopsis: In this fun Eastre game, Youth must follow a leader while keeping an Easter egg balanced on a spoon the entire time.
Keywords: Easter egg, game
Synopsis: How close can you get your egg to the the chocolate rabbit without touching it.
Keywords: Easter Egg, Chocolate bunny, Easter Party Games
Synopsis: Roll an easter egg across the finish line using only your nose.
Keywords: Easter Games, Holiday Games, Messy Games, Easter egg ideas
Synopsis: Place the egg on the spoon and run to the opposite end of the room and back without dropping it.
Keywords: Easter Games, Messy Games, Holiday games, Easter egg ideas
Synopsis: Can you grab a chair while youth switch places based on Easter symbols?
Keywords: Easter Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: How well can you draw items related to Easter?
Keywords: Holiday Games, Easter Games
Synopsis: How many words can you make from the letters contained in the word "Easter"?
Keywords: Easter, party games, word games, paper and pencil activities
Synopsis: Twister is a very simple game that can become very complicated as the players can easily get tied up in knots. Play a classic game of twister replacing the colored dots with symbols commonly associated with Easter.
Keywords: Easter Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: Will you be the one with a raw egg cracked on your head?
Keywords: Messy Games, Easter games, Holiday Games, Easter egg ideas
Synopsis: In this group builder, youth will learn to trust one another.
Keywords: Trust Game, Group Builder, Team building, unity, trust, support, encouragement
Synopsis: Students will play a game to remind them that family is important.
Keywords: Father, Father's Day, Game ideas, dad, relay race
Synopsis: An icebreaker game for your next family focused youth event.
Keywords: icebreaker, family, youth - parent event
Synopsis: In this variation of "Mother May I?" Children ask Father rather than mother for permission
Keywords: Father, Father's day, dad
Synopsis: In this game, children must remember the business trips of father's going through the alphabet.
Keywords: father's day, father, dad, game ideas
Synopsis: Father's Day Game Ideas
Keywords: Father's Day, Dad
Synopsis: Students must find the tie that has been hidden in the room.
Keywords: Father's Day, father, dad, game ideas
Synopsis: Are you observant enough to find Jesus?
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games, Wisemen, Magi
Synopsis: The object of this Christmas scavenger hunt variation is to travel in the direction indicated by one point of a Christmas star until another star of the same color is found. A series of Christmas stars will eventually lead the youth or children to a Christmas Gift marked by a star. This Christmas game serves as an introduction to the wisemen in the Christmas Story who followed the star to find baby Jesus.
Keywords: Christmas, Scavenger Hunt, Find Jesus, Follow the star, Christmas gift, Christmas Game, Christmas Party Game, Christmas Holiday, Christian Journey
Synopsis: Can you remember who is who and get everyone in your team in the sleigh?
Keywords: Christmas Games, Icebreakers, Holiday Games
Synopsis: Create random Valentine's from youth responses.
Keywords: Valentine's Day Games, Hearts, Holiday Games, Love, relationships
Synopsis: A game of freeze tag serves as a visual illustration of the fact that we are unable to break free from the oppressions in our lives. Jesus must set us free.
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Synopsis: This is the classic fruit basket turnover game modified for a Thanksgiving theme
Keywords: Thanksgiving holiday game idea, thanks
Synopsis: Use this simulation game / structured experience to discuss the use of gifts in the church- the body of Christ.
Keywords: spiritual gifts, church, unity, teamwork, cooperation, talents, Holy Spirit, Romans 12:6-8, simulations, structured experiences
Synopsis: Children will explore Fatherly qualities in God. The goal is to help children learn that God is a father who will never leave and who will always treat them with kindness and love.
Keywords: Father, Father's Day, Dad, game ideas
Synopsis: Can you guess the Jelly Beans in the Easter Jar?
Keywords: Easter Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: Thinking of a youth bowling party? Here's a way to have fun while making it less dependent on skill. Great youth idea for Halloween as well!
Keywords: Halloween Costume Bowling Party
Synopsis: Two games you can use at your next harvest festival or Halloween alternative event.
Keywords: Halloween alternative, fall carnival, harvest festival
Synopsis: Can you guess the number of Valentine Candy Hearts in the bottle?
Keywords: Valentine's Day Party Ideas
Synopsis: Group Size: 10 to 30 Time: 20-60 minutes Applications: Trust, Communication, Frustration, Blame, Focus, Shared Vision, Problem-solving, Commitment/Effort, Compensating for Differences Materials The filled stick (Really, just an ordinary 8 foot long light tent pole.) Summary The stick is very...
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Synopsis: An examination of Truth and doubt.
Keywords: Truth, Doubt, Honesty Integrity, Character, Reputation
Synopsis: Which couple can eat the candy the quickest without using their hands?
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: This messy game has no lesson or meaning and is simply an opportunity for youth to have fun while getting a little messy with their dessert
Keywords: messy games, partner games, couple games
Synopsis: Great way to divide kids into various groups for games or youth camp.
Keywords:
Synopsis: Use your senses to identify the objects
Keywords: senses, smell, touch, objects, items, games, activities
Synopsis: Use your senses to identify the foods
Keywords: senses, taste, touch, food, snacks, games, activities
Synopsis: Can your team remove all of its colored jelly means first? The color of the Jelly Beans can be used as a gospel presentation.
Keywords: Easter Games, Holiday Games, Gospel, Evangelism, Witnessing, Sharing Christ, Jelly Bean Games
Synopsis: Use this group building game to build community, teamwork, and trust within the group.
Keywords: trust, faith, support, encouragement, group builders, community, teamwork
Synopsis: Played like foosball (also known as table soccer) this game is a less strenuous form of soccer that almost anyone can play. The game can also serve as an introduction to responsibility and service in the church.
Keywords: Beach games, outdoor games, football, foosball, group games, team games, responsibility, gifts, serving in the church, goals, objectives
Synopsis: Use candy with a hole in it like lifesavers or mints to play a variety of miniature games
Keywords: candy, games, mini-games, crowdbreakers
Synopsis: You can use this simulation game to lead participants into a discussion about variety of issues:
- How to better listen to God
- Trusting other people
- The effects of various influences in our lives
- Learning how to discern the love of God in a world where people deceive you.
Keywords: Simulation Games, Guidance, Holy Spirit, influences, discernment, listening to God, negative influences, deception
Synopsis: This is a high energy elimination game for Valentine's Day where one couple is eliminated from play each round until there is only one couple left.
Keywords: Valentine's Day, party game, love birds, holiday games, birdie on a perch
Synopsis: This Thanksgiving game tests your memory.
Keywords: Thanksgiving Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: This Mother's Day Game idea makes a great activity to encourage mother-child communication, especially among teens.
Keywords: Mother, Mother's Day, Mom
Synopsis: Use these games for a Mother's Day Activity.
Keywords: Mom, Mother's Day, Mother
Synopsis: In this crowdbreaker, youth will try to guess the identity of a murderer, before they are murdered.
Keywords: Murderer, crowdbreaker, group games, keen observation, party games
Synopsis: Can you name the Christmas tune?
Keywords: Christmas Carols, Christmas Songs, Caroling, Christmas Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: It's a common custom to hold New Year's Parties and distribute party hats and noisemakers to the guests. In this game, the objective is to NOT be the last person wearing the party hat!
Keywords: New Year Party Game, New Year Celebration, New Year's Eve, Midnight
Synopsis: In this classic variation of charades participants must act out phrases or words in order for team members to guess the correct phrase. The essence of Charades is pantomimes: you must act out a word or phrase without speaking or making any sound effects. For a New Year's Party Game, use events from the past year for items. You can still use the typical categories of charades like TV shows, Movies, books etc, but use those that were released in the previous 12 months!
Keywords: Resolutions, New Year Party Games, charades, mime, holiday celebrations, goal setting, planning for the future, dreams, visions, growth, change
Synopsis: How well can you draw items related to the New Year?
Keywords: New Year, Party Games, New Year's Party
Synopsis: Can you guess the resolutions and goals for the new year?
Keywords: New Year, New Year's Party, New Year's Resolutions, Party Games
Synopsis: A traditional New Year's Tradition is to think of something you want to change in the new year and commit yourself to it. Can you identify the guest who wrote each of the New Year's Resolutions?
Keywords: Ice Breakers, New Years Resolution, New Year's Party Games, New year, Holiday Activities
Synopsis: This variation of charades began as a TV show in which participants drew illustrations of the phrases in order for team members to guess the correct phrase. For a New Year's Party Game, use events from the past year for items. You can still use the typical categories of charades like TV shows, Movies, books etc, but use those that were released in the previous 12 months!
Keywords: Resolutions, New Year Party Games, Sketch, charades variation, holiday games, goal setting, planning for the future, dreams, visions, growth, change
Synopsis: Trivia questions of men in the Bible.
Keywords: men of the Bible, Trivia, Father's Day
Synopsis: Youth must photograph the object or creature that makes the corresponding sound.
Keywords: Sound Scavenger Hunt, Sounds, Photo Scavenger Hunt, Games
Synopsis: The group must line themselves up in numeric order without talking or peeking.
Keywords: Bridging Gaps, Communication, Active-Passive roles, group dynamics, initiative games, simulations
Synopsis: Use this Easter game as an introduction to the empty tomb and Christ's resurrection.
Keywords: Easter, tomb, resurrection, Christ has risen, confusion, evangelism, life
Synopsis: Play "pass the parcel" with a pumpkin
Keywords: Halloween Alternative, Searching, Seeking, Finding, Treasures, fall festival, harvest festival
Synopsis: Participants must pass an orange down a line of participants using only their chins.
Keywords: orange, relay game, Christmas, Chinese New Year, party games
Synopsis: Use the game of dodgeball as an object lesson on persecution
Keywords: Persecution
Synopsis: Sometimes called "Communist church", I prefer to call it persecuted church because communist countries are not the only places where the church is persecuted!
Keywords: game, persecution, church, lock-in games, overnight games
Synopsis: Use this game as an introduction to the topic of persecution.
Keywords: Persecution
Synopsis: A Christmas variation of Pin The Tail on the Donkey
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: In this crowdbreaker/icebreaker game, youth try to get someone to smile or laugh by taking on the characteristics of a kitten.
Keywords: crowdbreaker, icebreaker, getting to know you, introductions
Synopsis: In this relay race, participants pass a marshmallow to the end of the line using toothpicks.
Keywords: relay race, marshmallow games, difficulties, evangelism, gospel, sharing Christ, witnessing
Synopsis: Can you predict what will happen in the new year? This little game gives you a chance to give a small party favor (gag gift) to each visitor to your new Year Party and generate a few laughs at the same time and end with a reminder that God's gifts are no joke!
Keywords: New Year's predictions, future, hope, dreams, New year Party Games, gag gifts, prophecy
Synopsis: Everyone knows how Santa Claus looks right? The red hat, the black belt, rosy cheeks... But how well can you draw him?
Keywords: Santa Claus, St. Nick, Christmas Party Game
Synopsis: Use vegetables for a wild bowling variation.
Keywords: Struggles, Halloween, Harvest Festival, Sports, fall festival, thanksgiving
Synopsis: How well can you draw the Halloween Jack-o-Lantern? What roles do a clear vision and clear instructions play in accomplishing our goals and objectives in life?
Keywords: Halloween Alternative, harvest festival, jack-0-lantern, October 31st, fall carnival, fall festival, pumpkin
Synopsis: Youth will cut up pumpkins and then try to put a cut up pumpkin back together again. The game can be used as an object lesson illustrating God's restoration of our lives.
Keywords: Sin, forgiveness, halloween alternatives, pumpkins, evangelism, restoration, the work of Christ, fall festival, harvest festival, thanksgiving
Synopsis: In this classic simulation game, youth learn that not everything has to be an "I win" "you lose" scenario. It can be win-win.
Keywords: Simulation game, greed, Selfishness
Synopsis: This game provides a reflection on the previous year by requiring participants to remember which month key events of that past one year occurred!
Keywords: New Year Celebration, remembrance, reflection, Holiday Party Game, New Year's Party Activity
Synopsis: In this classic simulation game, youth learn what it means to stand up for one's faith and to totally trust God even in situations where they may face incredible adversity.
Keywords: Taking a stand, Belief, Government Authorities, Faithfulness, Persecution
Synopsis: A Christmas version of a common tag game called "Catch the Dragon's Tail"
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games, Christmas Party Ideas
Synopsis: Relay race using cottonballs stuck to the chins of youth.
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games, Relay Race
Synopsis: Who makes the best Santa?
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games, Santa
Synopsis: Don't be the last to remove your hat!
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: Let every have a chance to be Santa at Your Christmas Party this holiday season!
Keywords: Christmas Party Idea, Christmas Party Games, Advent, Holiday, Relay Race, Santa Claus, Saint Nick, St. Nick, Kris Kringle
Synopsis: In this classic variation of hide-and-seek, youth search for the hidden persons and then join them in their hiding place.
Keywords: Game ideas, youth games, hide-and-seek
Synopsis: We are fallen people and onlY God can raise us up. A game of scatterball serves as a visual illustration of the fact that we are unable to break free from the oppressions in our lives by ourselves. Jesus must set us free.
Keywords: fallen nature, sinful nature, God lifts us up, uplifting, raise up
Synopsis: Can you locate all the pieces of the nativity scene?
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games, Christmas Party Ideas, Scavenger Hunt
Synopsis: How many items from the Biblical Easter account can you find around the room?
Keywords: Easter Games, Holiday games, Scavenger Hunt, Easter egg ideas
Synopsis: Add riddles to increase the difficulty of your next scavenger hunt.
Keywords: Scavenger Hunt, Photo Hunt, Video Hunt, riddles, puzzles
Synopsis: Add riddles to increase the difficulty of your next scavenger hunt.
Keywords: Scavenger Hunt, Photo Hunt, Video Hunt, riddles, puzzles
Synopsis: Add riddles to increase the difficulty of your next scavenger hunt.
Keywords: Scavenger Hunt, Photo Hunt, Video Hunt, riddles, puzzles
Synopsis: Scavenger Hunts are not only fun, but they can also be great opportunities for children, youth and adults to learn important life lessons and life-skills.
Keywords: Family Scavenger Hunt, Treasure Hunt
Synopsis: Use this as a Father's Day game or for a father child event
Keywords: Father's Day
Synopsis: Students must describe their Father to others to retrieve a photo of their father.
Keywords: Father, Father's Day, dad
Synopsis: Use this exercize to illustrate the importance of a shared vision.
Keywords: Vision, Goals, Objectives
Synopsis: Your Youth will be "Singing the Blues" with this Scavenger Hunt list.
Keywords: Scavenger Hunt Ideas
Synopsis: While you may not lose your head playing this game, the head to head play is wild and fun!
Keywords: games, hat, Halloween, fall festival
Synopsis: Santa lost his candy canes in the snow and has asked his reindeer to sniff them out.
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: Can you tell who threw it?
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: In this relay race groups must blow and fan soap bubbles to a destination and back.
Keywords: soap bubbles, relay race, relay games, group games, teamwork.
Synopsis: This game for Mother's Day reminds children and youth of the numerous roles that mothers play in our lives
Keywords: Mother, Mom, Mother's Day
Synopsis: See how observant you are!
Keywords: Games, Perception, Awareness
Synopsis: Use a scrabble game to add variation to your next Bible Quiz or Scripture memory game.
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Synopsis: Just as a spider has eight legs, so does this soccer player.
Keywords: Sports Variations
Synopsis: In this variation of soccer or international football, youth are bound together with 3 other persons to play the game.
Keywords: teamwork, sports variations, youth games
Synopsis: Activity Try this one in pairs first, then groups of three, then fours and work up to the entire group. Sit on the ground, back-to-back, knees bent and elbows locked. Try to stand up without falling down. For the large...
Keywords: group game
Synopsis: American Football is a national past-time and it doesn't get any better than the Superbowl. When the Superbowl comes around, why not take the opportunity to tackle a few games with your youth while you score a few goals for the kingdom of God. This is the first, of several ideas to take advantage of all the SuperBowl hype to reach out the youth!
Keywords: SuperBowl, American Football, Superbowl Party Games, Unity, Church, Team, Goals, Opposition, Setbacks
Synopsis: Can you identify all the football teams?
Keywords: Football, superbowl, teams, puzzles, after game fellowship, 5th quarter, half-time game
Synopsis: The Superbowl is a great opportunity to tackle a few games with your youth while you score a few goals for the kingdom of God!
Keywords: SuperBowl, American Football, Superbowl Party Games, Unity, Church, Team, Goals, sports, team, after game fellowship, 5th quarter, half-time game
Synopsis: Can you find your teachers in this scavenger hunt?
Keywords: Scavenger Hunt, Games
Synopsis: How well can you tear a piece of green paper into the form of a Christmas Tree?
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: How well can you tear a piece of paper into the form of the Easter Bunny?
Keywords: Easter Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: How well can you tear out the shape of a turkey behind your back?
Keywords: Thanksgiving Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: Add some Thanksgiving holiday fun with a bingo game.
Keywords: Thanksgiving, Holiday, Fun
Synopsis: How many words can you make from the letters in the word "Thanksgiving"
Keywords: Thanksgiving holiday party games, thanks, gratitude
Synopsis: Collection of Thanksgiving Games
Keywords: Thanksgiving, games, thanks, gratitude
Synopsis: This Thanksgiving Party game can be used with small or large groups. The key objective is to remember a long and growing list of Thanksgiving related items.
Keywords: Thanksgiving, thankfulness, Holiday, Party Game, Dinner Table Activity
Synopsis: Planning a Thanksgiving Party or Thanksgiving Holiday related event or activity for your youth group this year? Having a family get-together or celebration for the Thanksgiving Holiday? If so, here are some fun Thanksgiving games from the "Creative Youth Ideas" archives to add a little wild fun and excitement to any Thanksgiving Celebration!
Keywords: Thanksgiving Party Games, Thanksgiving celebration
Synopsis: Who's the biggest Turkey?
Keywords: Turkey, Thanksgiving Party Game, Thanksgiving events
Synopsis: Play a classic game of twister replacing the colored dots with Thanksgiving symbols.
Keywords: Thanksgiving, Games, Just for fun
Synopsis: How well can you draw famous Thanksgiving pictures?
Keywords: Thanksgiving, Holiday Games
Synopsis: Use this Christmas Party game involving the popular Christmas tune "The Twelve Days of Christmas" to raise the energy level and get everyone involved.
Keywords: Christmas Party Game ideas, birthday of Jesus, Christmas songs
Synopsis: Helpful hints for leading games
Keywords: games, games leader, leading games, Game tip, group building, faciliation
Synopsis: Facial contortions without laughter make this game a fun Christmas game.
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: Facial contortions without laughter make this game a fun Easter game.
Keywords: Easter Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: The objective of this game is not to laugh
Keywords: laugh, Valentine's Day, love, humor, funny
Synopsis: How well can you draw a classic Christmas scene without looking?
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: How well can you draw the crucifixion scene without looking?
Keywords: Easter Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: How well can you draw a turkey?
Keywords: Thanksgiving Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: Next time the youth go on a road trip to summer camp or to any other destination, have a Travel Scavenger Hunt.
Keywords: Games, Scavenger Hunt, Travel, Street Signs, Car Rally Scavenger Hunt, Road Rally Scavenger Hunt
Synopsis: As a Halloween alternative, use this messy game based upon the common Halloween chant :
“Trick-or-treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat" to teach youth about the tricks of the evil one.
Keywords: Halloween alternative, trick-or-treat, deception, sin, fall of man, harvest festical, fall festival
Synopsis: Use this group building game to build community, teamwork, and trust within the group as members rely on the protection of the group to prevent themselves from being injured.
Keywords: Fall, trust, faith, group builder, trust, fear, trusting God, trusting others
Synopsis: Play a classic game of "Hide and Seek," but call it a turkey hunt.
Keywords: Thanksgiving Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: How much corn can you feed the turkey and fatten it up for Thanksgiving.
Keywords: Thanksgiving game idea, holiday games, turkeys
Synopsis: Use this high energy game for Thanksgiving fun!
Keywords: Thanksgiving, Just for fun
Synopsis: Brief descriptions of the more common types of scavenger hunts.
Keywords: Creative Scavenger Hunt, Video Scavenger Hunt, Photo Scavenger Hunt, Sound Scavenger Hunt, Youth Games, party games
Synopsis: Using the air inside the balloons to propel them forward, move the heart shaped balloon to the opposite end of the room and back.
Keywords: Valentine's Day, Heart, Holiday Games, Love, relationships
Synopsis: Shave the cream from the balloon with the razor without popping the balloon.
Keywords: Valentine's Day Games, Holiday Games, Love, Relationships, Heart
Synopsis: In this game for a Valentine Party event, participants will try to stack a box of valentine candy hearts as high as possible. It's not as easy as it may seem!
Keywords: Valentine's Day Party Games
Synopsis: Twister is a very simple game that can become very complicated as the players can easily get tied up in knots. Play a classic game of twister replacing the colored dots with Valentine's Day Hearts and phrases from Candy Conversation Hearts.
Keywords: Valentine's Games, Hearts, Holiday Games, Love, relationships
Synopsis: Use this fun drawing game to remind youth that God showed us "true love" but we have turned our back on God and thus our understanding and standards for true love have degraded.
Keywords: Valentine's Day, Love, Relationships
Synopsis: Can you get someone of the opposite sex to smile?
Keywords: Valentine's Day Games, Holiday Games, love, relationships
Synopsis: Played as a traditional game of Bingo but using items related to Valentine's day.
Keywords: Valentine's Day, Holiday Games, Hearts, relationships, Love
Synopsis: Play a game of charades using candy conversation hearts as the messages.
Keywords: Valentine's Day Games, Holiday Games, Hearts, Relationships, Love
Synopsis: Youth must pop balloons with cupid's arrows and correctly piece together a love poem or scripture verse.
Keywords: Valentine's Games, Hearts, Holiday Games, Love, relationships
Synopsis: In this scavenger hunt / icebreaker, participants must find the hearts hidden around the building and match the couples together which are written upon the hearts.
Keywords: Valentine's Day, Hearts, Love, Valentine's Games, Holiday Games, Scavenger Hunt, crowdbreakers
Synopsis: In this Icebreaker game for your Valentine's Day Party, youth will move forward or backwards when they meet the Valentine's day criteria that is called out.
Keywords: Valentine's Day, love, dating, relationships
Synopsis: Youth Create a wacky love letter, one word at a time.
Keywords: Valentine's Day Games, Holiday Games, relationships, love
Synopsis: The Valentine's Day scavenger hunt consists of a list of the Valentine's Day related objects and some rules.
Keywords: Valentine's Day Games, Holiday Games, Scavenger Hunt
Synopsis: In this Valentine's Day Scavenger Hunt, youth must find a series of valentine's by following a set of clues. When they reach the final Valentine the youth will also find a very special Valentine Gift.
Keywords: Valentine's Day game, Valentine's Cards
Synopsis: Can you catch the guy? girl?
Keywords: Valentine's day, games, fun
Synopsis: The team that catches the most water balloons within the specified boundaries wins!
Keywords: Water games, Wet and wild, Wet Games
Synopsis: In this outdoor water game, youth must perform a task while precariously balancing a bucket of water over their heads.
Keywords: water games, get wet, support, teamwork, summer games, beach games, responsibility, goals and objectives
Synopsis: Can you identify common Christmas objects by touch?
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: The person who correctly guesses the most objects inside the Easter eggs is the winner.
Keywords: Easter Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: This is merely a photo scavenger hunt with a special title and a couple of items related to the popular "Where's Waldo" books.
Keywords: Photo Scavenger Hunt, games, activities
Synopsis: Creative game Idea for Father's Day or a Father-Child event.
Keywords: Father's Day
Synopsis: Use this group building game to build community, teamwork, and trust within the group as members rely on the support of the group to prevent themselves from falling.
Keywords: trust, support, reliance, encouragement, fear, trusting God, trusting others
Synopsis: A Christmas variation of the classic Children's game "Duck, Duck, Goose"
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games
Synopsis: Use this as an introduction to the wisemen who looked for the star in order to find Jesus.
Keywords: Christmas Games, Holiday Games