Games for Large Groups

It can be difficult running (and controlling!) games for large groups of people. These should help keep everyone happy and entertained.
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Newspaper in shoeNot really a game but a good thought provoking activity that can work well at the end of a devotional or youth service. Collect a... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
One wordForm pairs.  Have pairs sit on the floor and talk to each other by speaking one-word messages back and forth.  Suggest one of the... more>>>4 shiney stars
Paper TelephoneSeparate into groups of 5-7 people each. Have each group sit around a table. Give a blank sheet of paper to each participant. Everyone... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Pass the parcelEveryone's heard of "Pass the Parcel", so you might think this sounds a bit lame as a youth group game, but it can work well if you add a... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Peanut Butter RiverFor this game you need two ropes to represent the banks of a river. The goal is to have the group cross the river. Give the team... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Photo nightSplit into groups of 4-5 (make sure there's one leader in each group), and give each group a camera (or they can use their phones if they... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Random Acts of KindnessThis isn't really a game but more a general... more>>>4 shiney stars
RattlesnakeThe group sits down in a circle. One person is chosen to be "it". Blindfold the youth and spin them in circles. Hand one other... more>>>4 shiney stars


Record breaking nightThe whole concept is to have a series of 'records' and try and break them.  Ideas or examples include: who has... more>>>4 shiney stars
RelaysBasing a night / program around relays can be fun if you're creative.  Basic Relay Race Setup: Team Formation:... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Reverse photo scavenger huntInstead of the usual photo scavenger hunt, this idea involves... more>>>4 shiney stars
Rock Paper Scissors TournamentWe all know the Rock Paper Scissors game.  But can you... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Sardines"Sardines" is a fun and suspenseful variation of hide-and-seek that can be especially enjoyable for youth groups. In this game, one person... more>>>4 shiney stars
Serve the LeadersServe the Leaders is a night we try and run towards the end of each year.  It works best with groups where you have a few older, capable... more>>>4 shiney stars
Shave the balloonDivide into groups of 3 or 4. Each group gets a balloon covered in shaving cream, and a razor.  Their job is to shave the balloon. ... more>>>4 shiney stars
Silent SignsEach person creates their own unique 'sign' - a discrete action such as the peace sign, thumbs up or down, pat on the head, tap on the nose,... more>>>4 shiney stars


SnortSnort is a pretty simple game and loads of fun!Everyone starts in a circle facing inwards.  One player then "snorts" another... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Stack EmHave everyone grab and chair and arrange themselves in a circle and sit in the seats.  The leader will call out "Everyone... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Streets and AlleysA good physical chasing game... more>>>4 shiney stars
Survivor NightA Survivor themed night for your group... more>>>4 shiney stars
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