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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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
My Secret IdentityGive each person a post-it note and ask them to write on it the name of someone well known to everyone in the group.  It could be a celebrity,... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
All StarsGive each person a piece of paper and have them draw a self-portrait. Ask them to put their name on it (in case it's not obvious who it is!).... more>>>4 shiney stars
Grab the fingerGet everyone to stand in a circle, with their arms out either side.  Tell people to put their left palm up, and right finger pointing... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Get LostForm trios and have kids introduce themselves.  Then tell trio members to alphabetize their first names and make the person with the... more>>>4 shiney stars
Interrogate the leaderA unique way of helping the group get to know their leaders!... more>>>4 shiney stars
Caterpillar RaceForm teams of equal size, with five to seven players on each team (3 also works). Have kids think up one-syllable names for their teams. Then... 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


Comedy HourForm pairs.  Ask each partner to complete any three of the following sentences: The funniest television commercial I've... more>>>4 shiney stars
Gifts for the JourneyForm pairs.  Say: "Imagine that you're going on a long journey and that you'll need lots of supplies. Now introduce... more>>>4 shiney stars
Exciting life awardsThis game is a creative way for people to get to know each other in pairs and then in a wider group... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
I sure haveForm a circle and have a leader stand in the center.  Kids are to race to tag the leader if the statement you read is true of them. ... more>>>4 shiney stars
Marshmallow TowerFor this game, you need packet(s) of marshmallows and packet(s) of spaghetti.Split the group into two or more teams.  Generally... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Musical clothesFor this game, you need a garbage bag full of old clothes (your local op shop is perfect for this).  Sit everyone in a circle,... more>>>4 shiney stars
Name TossFor this game, all you need is a pool noodle or a pillow... something that won't hurt if you got hit with it!Have your group sit in... more>>>4 shiney stars
Distinctly BeautifulA game which helps build up the self esteem of young people... more>>>4 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
Who am IFor this activity you need some stickers (address labels), post-it notes or just some paper and tape.   On each sticker, write... more>>>4 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
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
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