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...
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...
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...
Number Circle
Needs a relatively large group of players. Players spread out into a large circle and can either sit or stand, but it’s important all players do the same. Each player, in turn, is given a number from 1 to 5 and then repeated around the circle. The leader then...
Cod, Fish, Whale
Very similar to Number Circle, but players are named in turn as either Cod, Fish or Whale. Best with a large number of players who spread out into a circle. Players can either all be sat down or remain standing in this circle formation for the game. The leader...
The one with the chocolate…
AKA: The Chocolate Game Equipment: 1 x 6 sided dice. Some items of clothing which can be quickly put on e.g. hat, gloves or oven gloves, scarf, etc. Bar of chocolate on a plate (leave the wrapper on), knife and fork. HINT: If you don’t want to see your...
Captains Coming
Sent in by B Griffin A variation on the game NEWS or Ship, additional commands with a nautical theme. In NEWS the basic game is to tell players the four walls of a hall as being North, South, East and West respective to their compass points (or as close...
Musical Statues
Very old, traditional party game (in the UK) particularly for primary school-age children and almost always played to music. Player move around or dance on the spot if you have limited space, but players have to be moving. To make it a little more fun the leader can be...