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…
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“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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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….
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