Scrum
“This game is still favourite in our mixed teen woodcraft folk group. It’s not as tasteless as it sounds [Editor: it was orignally titled “Grope”] but it does involve contact…
Continue readingGummy 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…
Continue readingKiller 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…
Continue readingStalking
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…
Continue readingFind 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,…
Continue readingFace 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…
Continue readingEmpires
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…
Continue readingNumber 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,…
Continue readingCod, 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….
Continue readingCockerel Fighting
Similar to Sumo Fighting ‘playscheme style’, but it’s rougher and requires good balance, so perhaps not so suitable for younger children. Draw or mark out a large’ish circle to create…
Continue reading