Instead of creating a Bingo board with numbers, create a Bingo board of things anybody could have done or might have in their possession. Give each player one of these Bingo boards and get them to go around asking the other players if they match any of the details...
Quiet
Pegs in a Jar
You will need:– a large jar– number of clothes pegs– Optional: a chair to stand on. Simple game of skill that also works well as a game or competition for fayres and fetes. Put the jar on the floor without its lid. Players, in turn, have to see how...
Pass the Parcel
You will need:– Lots of old wrapping paper, bags, etc.– Prize for the centre– Optional: Selection of small prizes and/or forfeits– Optional: Music you can stop and start Very traditional game in the UK. There are a few variations, but they all follow the same idea. Wrap the small...
Name Thing
Sent in by Jennifer Angilly You will need:– Pencil and paper for each player This game forces you to think beyond what is average and simple and helps develops skills in thinking fast! Across the top of the paper write the alphabet from a – z. Then under the...
Murder in the Dark
This can be played in any open area such as a gymnasium, hall or good-sized room. Start by having everybody look at their feet and then close their eyes with their heads bowed. Let players know that as you go around the room, if you tap them on the...
Jello in a Tube (Jelly in a Tube)
Sent in by Louis DiGiorgio, 24 Seven Youth group of Cumming G.A. at Christ Community Church You will need:– Jello/jelly or similar viscous substance (eg custard)– large bore (3 inch / 7-8cm diameter) short hollow tube.– cloths/towels to clean up! Put the Jell-O in the...
Instant ID
You will need:A large thick piece of cloth, sheet or blanket (something you cannot see through) Divide into two teams. It’s VERY useful if everybody knows each others names (essential even!). But possible as a post-icebreaker when in a group situation and wanting to encourage people to remember names....
In the Manner of the Word
This is a game for when everyone is feeling relaxed after a long lunch, and is best suited to extraverts (especially version 1). Don’t bully shy people into it – let them be the audience. One person leaves the room and those remaining choose an adverb (eg, madly, shyly,...
Imagination
What you need:– Random variety of miscellaneous items… boxes, containers, household items, clothing, sports equipment, etc. you choose 🙂– Some imagination Some might say this is not a game for the unimaginative… but until you play you never know. There are a few ways of playing this. Some variants...
I Spy…
One of those very old traditional games, but very simple and popular, particularly as a travel game, for any number of players of two or more. First player chooses an object/item they can see from where they are. If being played while travelling/moving it is important the person picks...