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....
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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...
Sumo Wrestling ‘Playscheme Style’
AKA: Ankle Sumo Preparation: Large circle at least 4 metres in diameter – marked out using string or chalk. Official Sumo arenas are 4.55m in diameter. An ideal game for those feeling active to lose some steam. Girls, as well as boys, like to play this so don’t be...
Cockerel 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 the arena (for information an official Sumo arena is 4.55m in diameter). Players compete, starting off at opposite sides...
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...
Barrel and Stick
“I was using your site looking for games for youth group and I remembered a game we used to play in scouts. It is probably somewhere on your site but I couldn’t find it in my quick browse. It is called “Barrel and Stick”. It is a reasonably violent...
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...
Scavenger Hunt Musical Chairs
A cool version of Musical Chairs for older children and adults, which has been used as entertainment at one wedding reception at least. Play in a similar fashion as Musical Chairs, but before individuals sit down they have to carry out various activities set by the Compère / host...