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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Ultimate Duck Duck GooseMost people are aware of or have played Duck Duck Goose. If you haven't, a quick summary - everyone sits on the ground in a circle. One person... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Weather ReportThis is a great game for groups where people don't know each other that well.   Form groups of two or three and work through... more>>>4 shiney stars
Dress UpThis isn't strictly a game but a group of ideas to help add a twist to any activity... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Do you love your neighborGet everyone to sit in a circle and have one... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
The Chef's SaladFirstly select someone to be a Chef.  Group everyone else into groups of two.  Each pair should choose a vegetable, but make sure... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Crossword namesA good game for groups that are relatively new, this activity will encourage people to learn each other's names.  Give each person... more>>>4 shiney stars
Give it upThis is a good activity for lock-ins and other longer term periods. First build a large cross using 4x4's. It should be pretty tall. Or, as... more>>>4 shiney stars
Random Acts of KindnessThis isn't really a game but more a general... more>>>4 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
Anyone who?People then have to find someone in the room who fits the criteria, and have them sign or initial their name in the box ... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Underground ChurchThis game has been submitted by Joshua - thanks... more>>>4 shiney stars
DodgeballA classic youth game that needs to be played in a place where balls cannot cause too much damage!... more>>>4 shiney stars
FormalThis page is a collection of ideas to make your Youth Group formal a memorable one.... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Look Up Look DownArrange people in a circle (max 15-20 people per circle) and ask everyone to look down.  When the leader says "Look up"... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
The Moooo gameTake a 3 youths to be out of earshot. Explain to the rest of the youth that when the first youth player(a) comes back in the room that he/she... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Kiss the King's RingEquipment needed: Burger King paper crown Bath robe Pair of shorts 2 large class rings Blindfold a... more>>>4 shiney stars


Tape GrabBefore your students arrive, rip 3-4 inch pieces of colored tape (1 color per team... We usually play with two teams). Fold over about a half... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Water Balloon TossSupplies Needed: Water Balloons Pair everyone up in two's. Have the group form two shoulder to shoulder lines with everyone facing... more>>>4 shiney stars
Musical PeopleA twist on Musical Chairs... minus the chairs you don't need much for this game. Rules: people must walk around the room, spread out,... more>>>4 shiney stars
Molecules  Everyone has to walk around randomly until the leader shouts out "Molecules of ___" and they say a number. If they say 6, then... more>>>4 shiney stars
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