Similar to the game Ladders, but needs a bit (or a lot!) of preparation in advance depending on how good you are at creating stories. The game needs a fair amount of space to play so good for playing in large rooms or halls, and as there is a...
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Ladders
Old favourite at Youth Club. Needs a fair amount of space and as there is a risk (depending on skilful the players are) of accidentally treading on legs of somebody it’s a good idea if those playing don’t wear shoes. Players pair up and sit down facing each other...
Heffalumps
Quite a nice, easy game for any ages, but possibly more for the younger rather than the older. Players get into pairs and form a circle so that one member of the pair stands in front of the other with both facing the centre of the circle. On the...
Scrum
“This game is still favourite in our mixed teen woodcraft folk group. It’s not as tasteless as it sounds but it does involve contact and rough play.” Andrew Watkins, Banbury Woodcraft Folk. Shared Sky Venturers Group (Ages 13..16) You need at least 9...
Gummy Worm Bobbing
A messy game for any time of the year that’s a different take on Apple Bobbing. As it involves getting wet, it could be very useful for when it’s hotter and looking for a game to help cool off 🙂 You’ll need a large clean container such as cooler...
Killer Wombats
Sent in by Ellie Carr A game of ‘tag’ with a twist. One or two players are selected to be killer wombats. All players including the killer wombats move around on all fours, on hands and knees. The objective is for the killer wombat to catch the other players...
Stalking
Also known as “Grandma’s Footsteps”. If you are a Doctor Who fan you could think of this as similar to the Weeping Angels in the episode “Blink”. Traditional game for a few players or more. Great for a good-sized hall or an open space. One player (or the leader)...
Find the Leader
Makes a good party game, especially if you are looking for quieter games to play where you have limited space. Players form a circle either standing up or sitting down, but so that they can all see each other. One player is selected to be the ‘guesser’ and taken...
Face to Face
Credited to Megan (prtyangel2005) For 11 or more players (odd numbers)One player is chosen to stand in the centre, everybody else partners up and stand in a large circle with their partners next to them so they and their partners are face-to-face. The player in the middle calls out...
Empires
Credited to Julie Kemp-Harper, Oxford Vineyard Church Numbers: 10-20 (can go higher if you dare)Time: 15-30 minsTools: Paper and pens Great non-threatening game that includes everyone and is simple to prepare and play. The organiser gives out to every player a slip of paper and something to write with....