40 This or That Questions for Kids and Teens

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Often times referred to as “Would you rather?”, this or that questions present an interesting choice that will leave a lot of people thinking, making scenarios in their head, or debating endlessly what would be a better choice depending on tons of different factors.

The fun part is that there’s no in between. You HAVE to choose between one item or the other. And sometimes, the items can be extremely similar yet different enough to present an interesting conundrum. When it comes to teens and kids, there are a lot of questions that will keep them going on and on for hours. Here are a few that our team has thought of.

This or that questions for teens

This or That Questions for Teens

Let’s start with this or that questions that are best-suited for teens. Once we’re done with these, we will be getting to questions that are fitting for children and tweens.

1. Netflix or Youtube?

Since you can’t choose both, then this is a question that has the potential to shatter a teen’s soul. Short, funny, or informative videos versus TV series and full movies. Who would want to be forced to pick one over the other? No one, really.

2. Alone or in a crowd?

Yet another hard question simply because no one wants to be alone all the time, yet nobody likes crowded busses either. You’d be stuck with one of these options forever, so think about it!

3. Big party or small gathering?

Frankly, this isn’t hard to answer at all. It just depends on what type of person you’re talking to. However, it’s a question worth asking because you’ll get to know someone much better. You can continue by asking them what reasons they have for choosing one answer over the other.

4. Curly or straight?

Whether you’re a boy or a girl, this can be used as an icebreaker question for your crush. If his or her reply matches your hair type, then you might just be in luck!

5. Coffee or tea?

While we don’t necessarily condone teens drinking coffee, we’re well aware that many of them have already tried it at least once. With that in mind, which one a person chooses can tell you a lot about their character.

6. Chinese or Japanese food?

We’re talking about vastly different foods here, so the choice might be extremely hard for a lot of foodies. This should keep quite a few people occupied for a while until you can think of another question.

7. iOS or Android?

Oh, boy, this is like a never-ending war. If you’re with a large group of people, you’ll start an outright debate among the participants. However, we advise you to be careful because some people are capable of fighting over this kind of stuff.

8. Card games or board games?

Unlike the previous question, this topic rarely if ever starts any fighting. You can ask people this question in case you’re out of ideas and you want a whole group of people playing a more “interactive” game.

9. Truth or dare?

We all know where this game can lead. To lots of fun, of course. Teens get extremely creative and can turn this question over on its head in ways that older people wouldn’t even think of.

10. Skirt or pants?

A simple question with a lot of possibilities. Both skirts and pants have their own set of advantages, so any girl that will get asked this question will need to figure out how to balance prom dates, going to the mall, or other activities to choose the best permanent option for themselves.

11. 50s or 80s music?

Some people say that you shouldn’t judge others by their taste. While that’s true, that doesn’t mean you can’t ask questions to get to know someone better or find something in common so you can better connect with each other.

12. Classical or modern art?

Yet another topic that’s meant to get people debating. What is art? Is everything art? How do you tell high art from low art? This simple question could literally make two or more people talk until the morning sun.

13. Iced or hot coffee?

This is a bland question compared to a few of the previous ones. However, it’s still a fun little thing to ask just to break the ice a little and get to know someone a little better.

14. Hamburger or taco?

Yet another foodie-related question with two foods that are so vastly different you might as well ask the person to pick between apples and oranges. One thing’s for sure. There are going to be a lot of talks about the pros and cons of both of these.

15. Money or free time?

Not that many teens have a job, so most of them probably don’t know how it is to be occupied for at least 4 hours a day besides school. However, if you were to make them pick between not having any money or not having any free time, then you’re going to have a lot of fun seeing them trying to figure out the puzzle to this conundrum.

16. Sinful or righteous?

This can be a tricky question for many people, especially teenagers. Some of them will say they want to be viewed as righteous, yet their only “righteous actions” consist of virtue-signalling on social media. But, then again, teenhood is a complicated period, so don’t be too harsh on yourselves.

17. Horror or comedy movie?

This one shouldn’t be that difficult. In fact, it’s a great way of seeing how many people prefer one genre over the other so that maybe you could all watch a movie later at that party or somewhere down the line at another meetup.

18. Jogging or hiking?

While both of these involve physical activity, they’re not the same. One focuses more on speed while the other focuses on endurance. Which one do you prefer? Have you ever thought about this before? Well, now’s the time to ask people this question and see if you can organize a hike through the woods later down the line.

19. Cardio or weight lifting?

If someone in the group hits the gym regularly, then they’re bound to have a strong opinion about this. The fact of the matter is, the more someone is dedicated to sports, the more they’ll be willing to teach you about nutrition and other anatomy-related sciences, so you’re going to have an opportunity to get in shape when asking this question.

20. Doctor Who or the Walking Dead?

Two famous shows that couldn’t be more different from one another even if they tried. Again, it’s one of those questions that’s meant to break the ice.

This or That Questions for Kids

This or That Questions for Kids

Now let’s get to the kids’ questions. They’re a little more innocent, obviously. Not that the previous ones weren’t, but some of the subjects wouldn’t be all that comprehensible by children. Anyway, let’s go:

1. Batman or Spider-Man?

Arguably the most famous of all superheroes, these two giants have been battling it out for the top spot on children’s preferences lists for decades. Literally decades. So why stop now? Keep children entertained by asking this specific quesion.

2. Frozen yogurt or ice cream?

Dessert or dessert? Hard choice, really. However, this is still a good question if you’re throwing a children’s party and want to know who wants what dessert, so you’ll have time to order the right amount of everything.

3. Pizza Hut or McDonald’s?

Again, this is one of those questions that are useful for a party. You’ll know exactly how much McD’s and how many products from Pizza Hut to order once everybody’s decided what they want.

4. Cartoon Network or Nickelodeon?

The animated shows on these networks are not the same as they were when millennials were kids. However, the two channels are still different enough to warrant different tastes regardless of your child’s overall preferences.

5. Being an adult or staying a child forever?

Look out, it’s a trap! Kids, don’t grow up! Do you remember how you wanted to grow up when you were little? Well, this generation’s children will most likely want this as well.

6. The forest or the beach?

Both of them are awesome, but only one can prevail in a child’s heart. Now, of course, children who haven’t been to both of these won’t know exactly how to answer, but they’ll surely use their imagination to come up with interesting scenarios.

7. A PlayStation 5 or an Xbox Series X?

The current generation of consoles has brought the console wars to another level thanks to Ray Tracing and other crisp graphical upgrades. However, there are bound to be children who’ll answer “Nintendo Switch” to this question.

8. Cats or dogs?

There’s no denying that both of them are cute. But if your kid had to choose between one or the other, what would they pick? It’s a great question to ask if you finally have built up the courage to get them a pet.

9. Coca-Cola or Pepsi?

While we don’t recommend giving soda to children, if they have already drunk some, it’s almost impossible not to have formed an opinion by now.

10. Coloring book or stories book?

Any kid starts off with a coloring book. However, once they get older, they’ll discover the magic of books like Tom Sawyer or Huckleberry Finn.

11. Pandas or whales?

Both are adorable and fascinating. Which one will your kid choose? The furry little bear or the giant that they’ll probably never get to see in real life?

12. Swim in a pool or in the sea?

Swimming is a fun activity for people of all ages, especially children. However, swimming in a pool and in the sea are two vastly different experiences. See which one your kids prefer so you’ll know where to take them on your next vacation.

13. Ninjas or pirates?

Both are cool in their own way, but kids will always choose one over the other. It’s fun seeing them play as ninjas or pirates in the ultimate fight.

14. Breakfast or dinner?

What’s your favorite meal? That’s basically how you can summarize this question. It gets fun once kids start listing all the reasons that they prefer one over the other.

15. City or countryside?

Again, it’s a matter of taste. But it’s also a matter of how you take care of your children. Teach them the value of hard work and clean air, and they’ll prefer the countryside. Show them the amazing things they can do in an urban environment, and they’ll enjoy the city much more.

16. Hot or cold?

There are many things that can be both hot or cold. You can choose to fill the blanks or leave kids use their imagination.

17. Winter or summer?

Again, an easy question that can be a lot of fun once kids start dissecting the good and bad of both.

18. Bath or shower?

Any kid loves taking a bath with their rubber duckies. However, showers are much more convenient and they teach kids how to better wash all of their body parts.

19. Disney World or Universal Studios?

Again, this is one of those questions that can be quite hard for most kids. But once you get an answer from them, you’ll know exactly where to take them on a memorable vacation.

20. Amusement park or day at the beach?

This could be either a follow-up question or something that you can ask before the previous question so you’ll get a better idea of how to plan a trip.

Final Thoughts

Whether you’re at a party or just want to get to know your kid or teen better, these questions are fitting for numerous occasions. You can use them to plan a trip, plan something for dinner, or simply break the ice when you want to get to know a person better. These questions might also be useful for new teachers who want to get to know their students better. You get the point, they work out well for many occasions. With that said, what other this or that questions for teens and kids have you thought about? Leave us a comment below with your ideas.

17 Questions to Ask About a Friend’s Christian Congregation

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You need to try some icebreakers that will help you get into conversation when you are in church or at some kind of church workshop. You want to keep yourself in the church atmosphere as much as possible because you do not know what people will be comfortable talking about, and that is why you need to take some steps to use Christian icebreakers that people will respond to easily. Try out each of the 15 here to see which one you like, and then you can get a conversation going that could lead to some fun talks.

What Church Do You Go To?

You can start off any conversation like this because it is just an easy way to get the conversation going. You can learn where someone goes to church, but you will also learn a lot about that person because they will probably feel like they need to explain how they got to that church.

This is a question that you will enjoy answering, and then you can easily keep going in that conversation based on just one question. It is always interesting to learn where people are from and where they attend.

Are There Other Churches In Your Area?

Talking about other churches in the area gives people a chance to talk about things and experiences that they have had in the area. You might want to go to those other churches if you can, or you might learn a lot about the way that people go to church in that area.

The person who talks to you about this might explain how they have liked the churches, or you can pick a new one. The explanation can lead to a lot more talk about the church culture where you live.

What Is the Music Like At Your Church?

The music at church could be contemporary or traditional, and you do not really want to lead with one of the other. The best thing about church could be the music, and the music makes the experience more fun. People usually get really excited about the way that they do music at their church, or they might start talking about things that they want to do.

This is a good talk to have because it will explain something about that person’s church culture.

How Long Have You Been At Your Church?

The people who are asking about how long you have been at church want to know what it is like at your church, and it is a good time for you to explain why you are there.

You might have been there a long time, and that could lead to why you are still there. You might be the person who wants to know why they picked their church, or you might want to know why they move around. These are interesting questions to answer.

Do Your Kids Enjoy The Church?

Talking about what kids do in church is a good talk that everyone can have, and it helps people make sure that they can talk about their kids.

Everyone likes to talk about their kids, and you will be able to get into a conversation that allows you both to share. It is a lot more fun to talk about your kids instead of just standing around trying to think about something to talk about. You can share about your own kids, or you might even talk about the youth ministry which is very good for you and the church.

Have You Ever Performed At Church?

You might want to know what people do at church, and even if they do not perform at church, they will probably talk about the people that they know who do that.

They might gush about the things that they have seen at church, and you can talk about your own experiences. It is very interesting to learn about what kind of art goes on in a church because it might get forgotten with the regular worship service.

Are You A Musician?

This is just a good way to start talking about music in general.

You can talk about whether you liked the music in the church, or you can talk about the music that you heard at the conference. You can also find out what it is like for someone else who is a musician. You might meet the choir director, or you might meet someone who enjoys the service but is not a musician. You might meet someone who is learning, and that helps you make sure that you have learned about how music is done in other churches.

Are You Studying Anything Interesting?

Some people are actually in seminary, and it is fun to talk about that because you can learn a lot. You might want to get into a place where you can study yourself, and you might find out a good place to go when you want to learn yourself. It is something that you need to be sure that you talk about because you might get inspired to study something, go back to school or go to a bible group.

Have You Ever Done Any Missions Work?

Missions work is something that people love to talk about, but you also need to be sure that you have asked about how other churches do this. You can learn about what other churches are doing, and you might learn about the kinds of work that you could start doing at your church. You might even come up with a project that you want to do at your church.

Do You Have A Favorite Outreach At Your Church?

Outreach is something that every church does in one way or another, and it is very hard for you to avoid it. You have probably done some things that you will want to share with other people, and you also want to make sure that you have talked about things that the other person does. You might learn about something that you want to do at your church, or the two of you can share stories about your own work. It is very easy to talk about these things, and it might inspire you to do work at your church.

What Is Your Favorite Thing To Do At Church?

This is just a fun thing to talk about because people get passionate about what they love. You will be able to share your own stories, and you get to talk to someone who is bursting with energy that is pretty hard to deny. Remember that you could go back and forth for a long time about this, and it is a very good thing for you to talk about when you are meeting with kids. You can both talk about things you love, and you will not run out of things to talk about most of the time.

Have You Thought About Going Into Ministry?

You might want to learn this because people want to know what you are thinking about doing. You might want to go back to school, or you might meet someone who is very inspired and wants to do certain things in their life. That is something you can learn on your own, or it is something that you might be able to help people with if they are inspired to do a certain thing with their lives.

Does Your Family Have A Church History?

The history that your family has at church could be pretty interesting, and you need to make sure that you have shared it because it will tell a lot about you. You might meet people who did not grow up in church, or you might meet people who are the children of people in ministry. This can be interesting because you might learn something about these people that you would never have known, and they might not even share this if you have not asked them before.

Can I Visit Your Church Sometime?

People usually love to invite others to their church, and you will be able to see a new side of the church life that you have not seen before. Make sure that you have asked in a nice way, and they might even invite you to an event. You can invite people to your church, and then the two of you will be able to get in the habit of visiting other churches.

Is Anything New Coming Up At Your Church?

New events are fun to see because there are so many churches that do not have them. So, you want to make sure that you are asking people to come out to see you, and then you can come out to see their events. These could be festivals for the kids, or they could be big events that include things like Easter and Christmas pageants.

When You Think About God, What Is the First Thing That Comes to Mind?

This is an interesting question that can make people think about any passage from the Bible, or even about many theories of philosophy that have circled among men for centuries or even millennia. The thing is, this question can be answered in seemingly unlimited ways, so you’ll rarely see two people answer this question in the same way. It’s basically an almost unlimited discussion starter, so feel free to use it as often as you can.

Whom Would You Turn to if You Were in Desperate Need of Help?

It could be literally anyone. From there, you can always ask more questions relating to that particular person, so it’s yet again another ice breaker with multiple possibilities.

Trying any of these icebreakers will help you get a talk started, and Christian icebreakers make sure that they are family friendly.

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Best Cornhole Wraps

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11 Best Cornhole Wraps

 

If you already own a cornhole board and are interested in a new look for it, the good news is that there are tons of decals to choose from in all sorts of gorgeous designs. The bad news is that finding just what you want can be tricky, especially if you’re browsing ideas. Decals exist that feature nearly everything, including professions, sports teams, bands, landscapes, animals, and more.

We bring you a list of the best 11 cornhole board wraps so you can find what it is you want for a great price. So if you aren’t sure where to start, we hope this will give you an excellent starting point toward rewrapping your board and making it look brand new, all over again.

 

Wave Cornhole Decal Wrap Set

 

The first decal on our list offers a beautiful photograph of an ocean wave as if you were on a surfboard and enjoying the water yourself. The picture on the decal is vivid and bright, thanks to the use of Eco-Solvent inks. This particular wrap comes with a set of two, so you can switch out both of your cornhole boards at the same time. The decal is weatherproof and laminated, with the company promising that the application will last seven or more years. The wave wrap applies quickly and easily by use of a polyacrylic finish. It also comes with instructions and a squeegee for application.

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Buckeye Nation Buck Cornhole Wrap Set

 

This set of wraps comes from Buckeye Nation and is made entirely in the United States. The wrap itself features a buck deer, along with a forest background and some bright colors to make things pop. The actual wrap is made from a high-quality vinyl and is designed to be easy to apply. Along with the rural decals, you will also receive transfer tape which makes it easy to install. It does not come with instructions. However, many sites explain how to apply them, so it won’t be hard, even if you have never worked with cornhole board wraps before.

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Anne Stokes Pirate Skull Vinyl Wrap

 

Anne Stokes Pirate SkullIf you’re a fan of pirates, this pirate skull vinyl wrap is an excellent choice for your cornhole board. The design was created by Anne Stokes, a fantasy artist known for coming up with lifelike interpretations of fantasy subjects. Clearly, this skull is no exception. As for the wrap itself, the material is high-quality and easy to apply. The only downside is that you will have to cut the hole yourself. As a fun bonus, your package will include an adhesive dry erase scoreboard and one dry erase marker. You can install the scoreboard on the side or front of the game board for easy access.

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Checkered Flag Cornhole Wrap Set

 

Number four on our list is a wrap made for the aspiring auto racer or the many fans of the sport. The wrap offers a checkered flag image, made to fit regulation boards, on high-quality vinyl which is similar to the type used on race cars, themselves. This particular wrap set is made in the USA and is designed to be easy for a beginner to install. It comes with transfer tape, as well, which contributes to this ease. Anyone looking for a new decal can easily install this decal set, whether new to applying vinyl or otherwise.

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2 Piece Trust Me Cornhole Decal Set

 

The two piece trust me cornhole decal set is a bit different from other offerings on our list. This set offers two distinct stickers, one for each cornhole board. One is bright yellow and says “trust me,” with a bearded face around the hole. The other is very similar, but the words read “I have a beard” and the background is a bright green color. These decals are peel and stick decals, which are super easy to install. You peel the backing, put it on, and go to enjoy a game.

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Firefighter Cornhole Wrap Set

 

For those who are firefighters, appreciate firefighters, or are otherwise interested in the profession, this is the board wrap for you. It features a beautiful image of a firefighter symbol over the fire, with a background that draws the whole thing together. It does come with two wraps so that you can use it on both of your boards. It is also made in the United States, for those who prefer that. This product uses UV protected inks that will resist fading from the sun and are printed onto professional vinyl. You also receive transfer tape to apply the wrap more quickly.

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American Flag Distressed Cornhole Decal Wrap Set

 

Our next decal choice offers a graphic of the American flag, which looks as if it’s printed onto distressed wood. It applies directly to your cornhole board and provides a polyacrylic coating finish that helps weatherproof the design and ensures it does not fade over time. The wrap is made to be a bit large so that you can cover the edges. It also comes with instructions to help you apply the decal, as well as a squeegee. You do not need any lacquer or sealant and can immediately use the board after applying.

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Open Fire Game Board Skin Kit

 

This cornhole board wrap set comes with two decals, one for each of your boards. These are designed for the do it yourselfer, the company suggests adding a clear coating after applying. The graphic consists of a fire that is burning out of control and is very bright and vibrant. These wraps are printed with UV protected inks which make the vinyl unlikely to fade for several years. They are made to measure 25 inches by 49 inches, so you have a little bit of a margin for air when applying the decals. Open fire decals are also made in the United States.

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U.S. Army Star Camo Cornhole Wrap Set

 

This decal set is made in the United States and features a graphic with the U.S. Army star logo, along with a camouflage background. The wrap is made out of high-quality vinyl and comes with transfer tape for easy installation. These wraps are made for regulation sets, and the hole is not cut out. This offers you the chance to do proper trimming based on your particular cornhole board. For an individual in the Army or those who have family members in the service, this wrap allows you to show some pride and appreciation while playing your favorite game.

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Beach Palm Tree Cornhole Wrap Decal

 

If you’re dreaming of life on the beach, this decal set may be perfect for you and your cornhole boards. The graphic features a beautifully painted background of the ocean, with palm trees on the sandy beach. Each decal is printed at high resolution for the best design possible and comes laminated, so you don’t have to apply a clear coat or lacquer after applying. The vinyl used is outdoor air release and offers a bubble free installation, as well as seven or more years of weather proofing.

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Skin Decal Vinyl Wrap

 

The final decal offers a vibrant and colorful skin with dozens of colors. It features a colorful skull with many added details to enjoy while you play your next game of cornhole. This particular company offers a skin that doesn’t leave a residue behind, which means it will not void your warranty. The vinyl is high-quality and laminated to prevent scratches. Applying the actual wrap is easy, even if you are a beginner at applying decals. The colors and design are truly unique and will turn heads at your next game.

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Thanks for checking out the best cornhole wraps. Make sure you check out our unfinished cornhole boards post.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Woody” mean in cornhole?

“Woody” refers to any cornhole bag that has been pitched and remains on the cornhole board playing surface at the conclusion of the frame. Each Woody equals one point.

How many bags are used per team in a cornhole match?

There are a total of four bags for each team. Points will only be totaled at the end of each round of 8 tosses. Bags knocked off by other tosses will not be worth any points. Bags that bounce off the ground onto the board or bags touching the ground should be removed before the next toss and will not count. Once a team reaches 21 points, the other team may still finish the round of 4 bags to try to tie or win.

Who invented cornhole?

Matthias Kuepermann is the inventor of cornhole, a fourteenth-century cabinet maker who got the inspiration to create the game after watching children toss rocks into a nearby groundhog’s hole.

How much do professional cornhole players make?

Professional cornhole players make from $5,000 all the way to $25,000 per year. Professional cornhole players make between $5,000 and $25,000 per cornhole season. Cornhole players make money from sponsorships, endorsements, and from tournament purses. Some cornhole players can make more than this range but is very rare.

How far apart is professional cornhole?

From the front of one cornhole board to the front of the other board should be exactly 27 feet. From the front of the hole on one cornhole board to the front of the hole on the other board should be 33 inches.

What happens if you go over 21 in bean bag toss?

If one team exceeds 21 points, then the respective team must fall back down to just 13 points and try again until they get it right.

Trampoline Games

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Trampolines are oodles of fun for all ages. Not only can you jump to your heart’s content, but there are numerous games that one can partake in while on the trampoline. Games are fun to play with small groups of people, but also with large groups, and are a great way to organize play and activities when entertaining a crowd or hosting a party.

There is a huge variety of games that can be played on a trampoline, such as the following:

Dead Man

This is an exciting game that is best played with three or more participants. To really spice things up, try it out at night! (Best played on a trampoline with a net enclosure in order to prevent anyone from falling off.)

For this game, one person is the “dead man” and sits in the middle of the trampoline with their eyes closed and counts to 10. During this time the other participants can jump, crawl, or use any other stealthy moves to steer clear of the dead man. Once the dead man has counted to 10 the other participants all shout, “Dead man rise!”

The dead man then crawls with his or her eyes closed to find and tag the other participants in order to make them the “dead man.” The dead man cannot open his or her eyes, nor can they stand while being the dead man. The other participants are allowed to move as much or as little as they wish, but they are not allowed to jump over the dead man at any point. The round ends when the dead man tags a player.

Crack the Egg

This game can easily be played with as few as two participants, but the more the merrier! It is also best played on a trampoline with a safety net enclosure so that the “egg” does not accidentally fly off the trampoline.

In crack the egg the “egg” sits in the middle of the trampoline with his or her knees pulled up to his or her chest, arms wrapped around the knees, and chin tucked down.  The other participants jump around the “egg” until he or she “cracks” – they let go of their legs. The players trying to crack the egg cannot jump within a foot of where the egg is seated, nor can they touch the egg in any way. Once the egg cracks, it is then a new player turns to be the egg.

Cherry Bomb

A soft, bouncing ball is needed, such as a basketball or volleyball, to play this trampoline game. Two or more people stand in the middle of the trampoline and one person throws the ball up in the air while yelling, “Cherry bomb!” Everyone jumps around to keep the ball hitting them, and to also keep the ball bouncing.

Each person is allotted five lives. Being touched by the ball is a loss of life. If the ball falls off the trampoline (or on a net-enclosed trampoline, if it touches the net), all participants lose one life. You play until only one person has any lives left.

To make this game more challenging, you can have several balls bouncing on the trampoline at once!

Bouncing Balls

In this game, each person acts as the bouncing ball. One person begins by standing in the middle of the trampoline and falling down directly on their bottom and bouncing. They bounce on their bottom on the middle of the trampoline without the use of their hands as many consecutive times as they are able. When they stop bouncing, then it is the next person’s turn. That person tries to surpass the first person in how many times they can bounce on their bottom. This continues until someone can no longer surpass the person before them, at which point that person is out. Each person who cannot surpass the previous person is out, until only one person remains. This game is great for any number of participants, but a minimum of two.

To make things a bit more exciting, you could play this with a sprinkler running underneath the trampoline on a hot, sunny day!

Wild Boar

In the game of Wild Boar, a game best played with a minimum of three people, one person is selected to be the wild boar. This person is blindfolded. Everyone, including the wild boar, is standing on the trampoline at all times. No one is allowed to sit or crawl. The wild boar then must try to catch one of the other players by walking or jumping. If he or she is successful, they then must identify whom they have caught without removing their blindfold. When the wild boar is correct in identifying the person whom they have caught, the person captured is now the wild boar. If they are incorrect, the wild boar must release the person and try to tag someone again, repeating until they are able to properly identify their ensnared person.

Due to the wild boar being blindfolded, this game is best played on a trampoline with a safety net.

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Trampoline Game of TRAMP

The trampoline game of Tramp is reminiscent of “Horse” meets “Copycat” on a trampoline. It can be played with a minimum of two people, but more is certainly enjoyable.

All the participants stay on the outskirts of the trampoline while one person performs a trick in the middle. The trick may be as easy or difficult as the person desires/ Each person must then take a turn repeating the trick. If they are incapable of repeating the trick, they then earn a “T.” Each subsequent inability to mimic a trick warrants them an “R” and then an “A” and then an “M” and then a “P.” As each person earns a “P” they are out. Whoever is left having not earned all the letters after everyone else has gotten out is the winner.

For a longer game, you can spell out all of the word “trampoline.”

Telephone

Akin to the old school game of “telephone” where a whispered sentence goes down a long chain in hopes of it being the same at the end, this is also a long sequence of events that are repeated until they can no longer be remembered in order to be the same.

In this game, all the participants sit on one edge of the trampoline. One person goes first and performs a “trick,” i.e., drop on their bottom, do a pike jump, spin, etc. The next person then performs the first trick, and then adds a trick of his or her own. This sequence continues with each person correctly imitating the tricks performed prior to them and then adding their own. This continues until someone can no longer remember the sequence correctly. Once someone does not perform it in the proper order that person is subsequently out. This continues until everyone forgets the sequence properly. The last person to perform it correctly wins.

This game could be played with as few as two players.

Slithering Snake

For the game of Slithering Snake, a minimum of three people is needed. A jump rope is also needed as the “snake.”

One person, who is in control of the snake, stands on the side of the trampoline and moves the jump rope back and forth over the surface of the trampoline, being sure not to lift it off the surface. The players on the trampoline must jump around, avoiding the moving snake so it does not touch their shoes or ankles, and also can not run into one another. If the snake touches them, they are out. This continues until there is only one person left who has yet to be tagged by the snake.

Stealthy Ninja

And last but not least, another great trampoline game. Who does not dream of being a ninja? Or at least playing the part of one! For this game, you need a minimum of three people. It is best played on a trampoline that has a safety net so that no one accidentally falls off.

All of the participants except for the ninja are blindfolded. The ninja then must cause each of the players to fall down; but the ninja is not allowed to kick, punch, or use any other sort of move that could actually harm the blindfolded participants.

The blindfolded individuals must then do their best to both avoid being tripped or falling down, while also trying their best to trip the ninja. If the ninja knocks down all the blindfolded players without falling down himself, he wins. If the ninja is knocked down by one of the blindfolded participants or falls down on his own, then the blindfolded members win that round. At that time a new person is selected to be the ninja.

Jump the Barrel

For this game, you’ll need two people – and one of them needs to be the barrel. We recommend letting the smaller person be the barrel as to avoid any potential accidents. The barrel has to roll around on the trampoline and try to knock the other player over. Of course, we recommend that the other player not be too heavy as to avoid hurting the barrel. It’s a fun game as long as you take care not to hurt one another.

Poison

You have to roll balls onto the trampoline while someone else jumps. Or, alternatively, have other people throw balls around the trampoline while you jump. The goal is to avoid the balls, as they are “poison”. If you get touched by a ball, you must get off the trampoline. When only one person remains on the trampoline, the game is over and that person is declared the winner. In case you don’t have balls, you can use other replacements, such as creating your own balls from paper, plush toys, etc. Use your imagination.

Knock Down Chicken

One person plays the role of the chicken and must stay in the middle of the trampoline. Others scatter around the trampoline and their goal is to try not to fall. The chicken can use any creative method to make the others fall down. They can do so by jumping, making them laugh, or even throwing balls at them. Once all of the players have fallen, the chicken wins the game.

Piggy in the Middle

You might already be guessing what this game is about from the title alone. One player will stand in the middle of the trampoline, while the two others stand outside of it, at opposing ends, and try to pass a ball from one another. In the meantime, the piggy must bounce and try to catch the ball. The two outside players can slowly move their way around the outskirts of the trampoline to try and confuse the Piggy, but they must always throw it over the trampoline. If the Piggy catches the ball, the person who threw it becomes the new Piggy.

Final Thoughts

With some many trampoline games, it is difficult to ever be bored! Most trampoline games can be spiced up by adding an element of darkness or water. And although most can be played with only two to three people, the more people the more fun and suspense!

Make sure you check out some of our best rectangular trampolines.

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25 Glow In The Dark Party Ideas | All You Need to Know

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When it comes to hosting a party, you want to make things as fun and memorable as you can for your guests. Assembling a playlist of cool tunes, offering up a nice buffet of food, and planning some fun games are a must. But if you really want to up the fun factor, you need to go a step further. And one of the ways you can accomplish this is by going the extra mile. So why not consider a glow in the dark party? Today, we will discuss plenty of glow in the dark party ideas to turn you into the absolute master of event planning and your party into a resounding success!

Whether your party is for kids or for adults, you can incorporate a glow in the dark theme to make your party the best place to be in town. A lot of these ideas are really inexpensive and will mostly require a bit of your time and some creativity. But it’ll all be worth it in the end. Read on for 25 glow in the dark party ideas that’ll certainly turn your event into a crowd-pleasing affair. Before we begin, let’s see what you need to know to organize the best ever glow in the dark party!

Can You Throw a Glow in the Dark Party at Home?

Yes, of course, you can! In fact, you might consider such an event one of the coolest things to do with the children at home, as they will have a blast helping you organize it and enjoying every minute of it! The best thing about a glow in the dark party is that you can throw it on any occasion: a celebration, a housewarming party idea, a birthday, an anniversary, a fun event to share with your friends to shake off the routines, etc.

What Do You Need for a Glow in the Dark Party?

Usually, the materials needed to throw a glow in the dark party include the following materials and supplies:

  • Glow stick decorations;
  • Black lights;
  • Neon decorations;
  • Glow in the dark balloons;
  • Neon/fluorescent paint, tape, paper, and other items from a party store or a stationery shop;
  • Fluorescent makeup, face paint, and clothes;
  • Floating glow balls;
  • Glowing barware, including glow ice cubes and neon accessories;
  • Fog, lasers, etc.

In case you are wondering how many black lights you need for a glow in the dark party, the answer depends on the size of the room. If you throw the party in a living room, a garage, or a patio, one black light kit should be enough. However, if the space is generous (think between 20×20 feet and 50×50 feet), you might need two blacklight kits to make sure you spread the magic in every corner of that space!

Can I Add Glow in the Dark Food as a Party Idea?

Yes, but make sure you use black light if you want your foods and drinks to glow as well. Here are some suggestions:

  • tonic water (it glows blue);
  • eggs;
  • pineapple;
  • honey;
  • energy drinks that contain vitamin B;
  • syrup;
  • vanilla ice cream;
  • clear soda drinks (such as 7Up or Mountain Dew).

What Clothes Are Best to Wear at a Glow in the Dark Party?

If you organize a glow in the dark party with black lights, some of the best clothes to wear are the glow party outfits and fabrics that are either fluorescent or white. As we all know, the more neon colors you wear, the more chances you have to glow in the dark. Your safest bets are fluorescent clothes in pink, yellow, and orange.

Now that we saw a few details on how to organize a glow in the dark party, let’s see the glow in the dark party ideas we prepared for you!

25 Glow in the Dark Party Ideas

Face Paint

With some face paint that glows in the dark, you and the people at your party can really have a wild time. Have everyone get really artistic and paint their faces with different colors. When the lights go off, the face paint on all of those faces will glow with creativity. Kids, in particular, love face painting and you will keep them happy for the entire length of the party! If you also want to engage your teens in a challenge, prompt them to paint each others’ faces or get creative with their younger brothers and sisters! Be sure to use paint that’s skin-friendly, and not paint that contains lead or any other harmful chemicals. While we don’t want to alarm you, we considered it necessary to tell you about this because many people have made this mistake in the past.

Balloon Volleyball

Now, this activity will definitely get the adrenaline rushing! First, you’ll need to string together some necklaces that glow in the dark to make the volleyball net. Then you’ll need to inflate a balloon that glows in the dark. You can either buy such a balloon or put some neon pain on a regular balloon. After that, you’ll need to create teams. Once the teams position themselves on their assigned sides of the net, activate the black light bulbs, and let the games begin! The rules are the same as the ones regarding classic volleyball so you won’t have to worry about learning a new type of game from scratch.

Glow in the Dark Hide and Seek

Ensure that everyone has on some sort of glow in the dark face paint or clothing, have everyone but the seeker hide and then, after the countdown is completed, have the seeker use a flashlight to seek out the hidden party goers. While this activity is most suited to children, adults who are children at heart will dig it as well. Of course, you’ll need a slightly bigger house than what most people have if you want this activity to be truly fun. Or, better yet, play this game outside during the night while using neon paint and a flashlight. We don’t recommend playing this in public areas, however. Play in a huge backyard or near a forest. Just be careful not to get caught by wild animals while you’re at it.

Balloon Truth or Dare

This is one of the better glow in the dark party ideas. You will need to get some glow in the dark balloons to get started. However, before you inflate them, you’ll need to fill each of the balloons with a note containing a silly or fun truth or dare challenge. Here are some hundreds of Truth or Dare questions and challenges that go on any occasion! When you’re ready to get the game underway, play some fun party music, and, while your guests are dancing and keeping one of the balloons airborne, stop the music at some point. Whoever was the last guest to make contact with the balloon after the music stops will need to pop the balloon and do the truth or dare challenge contained in the balloon. After doing this, you’ll start the process again by playing the music while a balloon is being knocked around in the air.

Hoops

For this fun activity, you will need a glow in the dark hoop. You can use either a hula hoop or string together some necklaces that glow in the dark. You will also need a lightweight ball with some glow in the dark paint or tape on it. With the lights off, have your guests take turns trying to get the ball through the hoop. You can have the boys versus the girls and keep score. This will definitely get everyone pumped!

Glow Sticks

A party isn’t a party without glow sticks. When you have a glow in the dark theme, then glow sticks are even more appropriate. Play some energetic techno or electronic music and have your guests dance up a sweat as they wave their glow sticks. Of course, you can use other genres of music if you know that your guests will be more into different music styles. If you ask us, just about any energetic genre works great with neon lights and glow sticks. Just be sure that everyone likes the specific genres you will be choosing for the party.

Wall Graffiti

Go to a craft store and get some black craft paper. Then find a wall in the room where your party will take place and cover the chosen wall or a portion of it with paper. When your guests come, you can shut off the lights and give them the supplies they need to contribute to your wall graffiti. With a wide range of glow in the dark paint and some creativity, you and your guests will have a lot of fun working creating a work of art.

Plates, Cups, and Utensils

If you use black lightbulbs, your neon plates, cups and utensils will glow in the dark. That will be a perfect complement to your glow in the dark party. Add some of the goodies we mentioned in this guide into the mix, and you’ll be sitting pretty. You can get neon plates, cups, and utensils at party supply stores. If you’re really talented, you can get some cardboard and cut it into several shapes and use it to decorate further. Here’s an idea: use cardboard cuttings as stars and planets and hang them from the ceiling. That way, your guests will have the impression that they’re in outer space. Really wicked, huh?

Invitation Cards

You don’t have to save all of your creative energy for the actual party. If you’re up to designing your own invitation cards, then add some originality with a bit of glow in the dark paint. Better yet, ensure that no two invitation cards are the same. The added uniqueness will have your guests anticipating your party.

Good Enough to Eat

Everyone loves cupcakes and other sweets. Add some neon-colored frosting, and your cupcakes, brownies, or other sugary edibles will be the perfect addition to your glow in the dark party. Again, black light bulbs will turn neon into an edible glow in the dark menu. It may look freaky, but you don’t need to worry. As long as the neon-colored frosting is 100% edible, none of your guests should have an allergic reaction or other nasty condition caused by it.

Egg Hunt

Whoever said that an egg hunt was only for Easter? Color some eggs with glow in the dark paint or neon paint, hide them strategically, and have your guests go on an egg hunt around the house! And don’t think that only kids or tweens will enjoy this sort of activity. People of all ages can have some fun and engage in an epic egg hunt. Alternatively, you can also organize this hunt in your backyard, just as you would do with an Easter egg hunt. Just be sure it’s dark enough outside so that the neon paint will be visible using a flashlight.

Glow in the Dark Bubbles

How do you make glow in the dark bubbles, you ask? It’s actually really easy. Head over to a party supplies store or even to a dollar store, and buy some glow sticks and some bubbles solution. When you get home, carefully cut the glow sticks open with a pair of scissors and pour the solution from the glow sticks into the container containing the bubbles solution. Close the bubbles solution, shake it well, open it up and blow from the bubbles-blower end…and you’ll have glow in the dark bubbles!

Gift Bags

If you really want high marks from your guests, you need to hand out gift bags before everyone leaves. Buy some bags from the dollar store and decorate them in a way that includes some glow in the dark paint. You can even adopt a theme such as animals so that every bag showcases a different member of the animal kingdom! The possibilities are limitless! Better yet, if you and your guests consider a Yankee Swap type of gifting game at the party, glow in the dark gift bags make everything even more special and exciting!

Ceiling Fan

You can really wow your guests by taping glow sticks to your ceiling fan. When you turn the fan on and shut off the lights, you and your guests will be in awe. It will look like a multi-colored swirl, which will be the perfect complement to your groovy party.

Strobe Light

When the music is blaring and the guests are dancing, nothing sets the atmosphere better than a multi-colored strobe light. It’ll definitely be a hit at your party.

Twister

You haven’t played twister until you’ve done so out on the lawn. Use neon spray paint to paint the various circles needed to play the popular lawn Twister game, and then have a blast. If you have enough space inside, you can spread a piece of tarp, for instance, and paint the different colored circles on the tarp.

Neon Dance Floor

If you have an area designated for dancing — and why wouldn’t you? — you can use neon duct tape to make the dance floor sparkle. Be sure to use black lightbulbs so that your neon tape will glow in the dark. As for the pattern, you can go with a traditional checkerboard look or simply use your creativity to do something more original. One thing’s for certain, your guests will really get into the vibe when the dance floor is so alive with living color!

Bowling

For this party idea, you’ll need a bit of space like a hallway or a part of a large basement or living room. Use empty water bottles that each have a glow stick inside. Line up the water bottles as though they were bowling pins, and get a small ball like a tennis ball or a soccer ball. Then let the games begin!

Ring Toss

For this fun activity, you will need a glow stick positioned so that it’s standing upright, and you need some glow in the dark bracelets. Whether inside or outside, you and your guests can have loads of fun trying to toss the bracelets in a way that lands right over the glow stick. Have a classing boys-versus-girls challenge and see who comes out on top! A game of Ring Toss is one of those cheap outdoor games you can play in your back yard, so check out this guide here and see what other lawn games you can adapt to become glow in the dark party ideas!

Sunglasses at Night

If you like to wear your sunglasses at night as did songwriter/singer Corey Hart, then glow in the dark sunglasses is just the thing you need for your party. You can get them at party supplies stores. In order to use a sunglasses-at-night theme, you’ll need to hand them out to guests as they arrive. Shut off the nights, and enjoy your sunglasses in the dark.

Tic Tac Toe

Did you enjoy playing tic tac toe as a kid? Well, incorporate this fun game at your party by taping some large sheets of paper to a wall and using UV reflective gaffers tape in order to create a grid. And you can use glow in the dark markers to mark your x’s and o’s.

Ping Pong Toss

Ping Pong Toss is a great party game. To make a Ping Pong Toss board, you’ll need a square or rectangular piece of cardboard, and you’ll need to glue a number of plastic cups on the board. For instance, you can make seven rows positioned horizontally and seven rows positioned vertically. Using neon glow cups will work great. When you’re done, position the board so that it rests on an angle against a wall. Then have your guests stand several feet behind the Ping Pong Toss board and take turns tossing glow in the dark golf balls to see how many balls they can throw into the cups.

Lightsaber Tourney

Chances are many of your guests will be fans of the Star Wars franchise. You can use that to your advantage by having a fun light saber challenge tournament. You can use glow in the dark pool noodles, which won’t cause any injuries. Have timed rounds and designate someone to be the referee. May the force be with you and your guests!

Glowing Ice Cubes

After your guests have worked up a sweat, they’ll want something to quench their thirst. As we said, you can enhance the party experience by using glow in the dark ice cubes. They’re actually quite easy to make. Combine regular water with tonic water, pour the solution into an ice cube tray and place the tray into the freezer until frozen. You can then use the ice cubes like you would any other type of ice cube. Under UV or black light, your ice cubes will be all aglow.

Musical Chairs

Musical chairs can really get the blood pumping. Play the music nice and loud while your guests go around a circle of chairs. When the music stops…well you know the drill. You can use glow in the dark paint to highlight the chairs.

Glow In The Dark Party Ideas: Final Thoughts

So there you have it – 25 glow in the dark party ideas that’ll make your next party a smashing success. Again, you don’t have to break the bank in order to afford any of these ideas, and the return on investment will be astronomical. Try some of them out and be prepared to amaze your guests. Who knows? Your party might be a candidate for the party of the year among your group of friends.

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Yard Dice Games

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Yard dice are large hand sized dice meant for playing a wide variety of diced based games in outdoor settings like a backyard get together, BBQ, birthday party, work party, picnic, and much more. These oversized dice typically come in sets of six, which allows you to play many different games. There are so many options for playing you will never get bored. Lawn dice games are growing in popularity and fun for the whole family. Get your children away from the TV or computer by adding kid friendly rewards to the mix. Keep the adults interested by adding a drinking game to the mix. As you can see yard dice offers something for everyone. We will take a look at some popular and creative games to play with your yard dice.

Items Needed for Yard Dice Games

Any decent sized area works well for playing a wide variety of outdoor games like yard dice. A set of six large dice will allow you to play just about any dice related game you can think of. In addition to the dice, you will need a pen and paper for keeping score and a 3 foot circular ring made of rope depending on what game you choose. Increase the excitement by adding different prizes of your choice.

Go to your local office supply shop and get some papers as large as you can find to keep the illusion of giants playing in your backyard. Trust us, it’ll be more fun like that. Alternatively, you can get some crafting paper and make your own personalized scoreboards and whatnot to your heart’s content. We always encourage creativity here at Fun-Attic.

Snake Eyes Yard Dice Game


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Snake Eyes is definitely one of the most popular and easiest games to play with yard dice. This is a fun and exciting choice for including people of all ages. Children and adults can have fun together when playing Snake Eyes. Set the game up by placing your 3 foot wide target ring about ten feet away from the throwing line. You can divide up into teams or play as singles. Six dice are thrown per turn. You must toss the dice so they land in the circular ring. Count up the value of the dice that land inside of the ring. The objective of the game is to be the first person or team to reach twenty one total points or roll snake eyes. Snake eyes is when you roll all ones in a single turn. You also have the option of making the game last until 11 or 15 points depending on how long you want each round to last. This game is simple and fun. It is the perfect way to get everyone into playing yard dice and away from the TV or computer.

Yard Dice Yahtzee


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Playing outdoor Yahtzee with yard dice really takes this classic game to new levels of fun and excitement. You can play alone or in large groups.  We have all probably played Yahtzee many times in our lives, but we will go over the general rules again. For ease of scoring and following rules, I recommend getting official Yahtzee score cards and rules. The object of the game is to obtain the highest score possible by throwing five dice. The game has thirteen rounds. You roll the dice in each round and choose your score for one of the thirteen different categories.  Choose one score per category depending on what you roll. Up to three rolls per round are allowed and you can keep or re roll as many of the dice as you choose. After three rolls you must choose your score for a given category. There are two different categories for scoring, an upper and lower section. For the upper section, your score is the value of the specified die face for numbers one through six. For example, if you roll 3-4-3-6-2 and choose the three categories, your score would be 2 because you rolled two different dice with three on the face. The lower section of scoring is either a set amount or zero based on whether you meet the requirements.  These categories are three and four of kind. If you roll this you get the total if the dice. The next category is small straight (30 points) or large straight (40 points).  A full house is next and is when you roll a 3 and 2 of a kind together. Full house scores 25 points.  The last category is a 5 of kind or Yahtzee which scores 50 points and 100 for an additional Yahtzee. After filling all categories the high score wins.

Beat That Yard Dice Game


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Beat That is a simple and great game for kids of all ages. It is fun and improves strategic thinking and recognizing different numbers. You can roll anywhere from two to six dice. Using more dice makes the game a little more complicated for older children. The object is to roll the dice and arrange them in the highest number combination possible. For example, if you decide to throw three dice per round and get a 3-6-9, you would add that up to the highest total of 963. Once the child has decided on what they think the highest number combination is they challenge the next player to “beat that” and continue with the game in the same manner. The game is played in rounds and a winner is chosen for each round. You can also add variations to the game like lowest score wins or setting a goal of total points that you add up per round until the number is achieved. Adding prizes for the winner of each round will keep the kids involved and give everyone plenty of chances to win.

Yard Dice Games FAQ

How do you play Yarkle?

Yarkle is basically a giant backyard version of Farkle, hence the play on words and changing of the first letter of the name respectively. You need six dice for a game of Yarkle, and they all need to be pretty big, such as the ones that we have listed above in this article. To play Yarkle, it’s enough to know the rules of Farkle, which you can find here. As for the papers required for playing, you can either write your own by hand or print the ones from here.

What is the Yardzee game?

The object of Yardzee is to obtain the highest score from throwing the 5 dice. The game consists of 13 rounds. In each round, you roll the dice and then score the roll in 1 of 13 categories. You must score once in each category. After rolling you can either score the current roll or re-roll any or all dice. You’ll get the hang of it quite soon if you’ve ever played regular Yahtzee. Even so, new players can learn the game fairly quickly with a little help from their friends.

Final Thoughts

These are all great games for getting started with your yard dice set. There are literally hundreds more out there. You can even get creative and make up your own yard dice games. The options are endless. Looking for some other fun yard games? Try your luck at the popular game cornhole.

Alternatively, you can keep browsing our site for more and more games and suggestions that you probably didn’t even hear of until now. There’s always an idea that can make you and your friends’ day even more fun. Stay tuned for even more fun articles from Fun-Attic!

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Best Improv Games for Kids, Teens & Adults this Year

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Do you remember those Whose Line Is It Anyway improv games? Have you ever been on an improv show? Well, improv games find their roots in theater and actors play them by some rules. We will talk about them a bit later. What we want to discuss today are some of the best improv games for kids, teens, and adults. Besides keeping everyone involved in a deep state of fun, improv games develop wit and communication like no others. They have both an entertaining and educational value, and make excellent choices for group play.

Why Are Improv Games for Kids, Teens, And Adults Useful?

We’ve all experienced the sometimes awkward process of getting to know new people, especially in group settings. More often than not, improv games are a great way to allow people to get to know one another in a fun fashion. Improv games are essentially games that are designed to improve on an individual’s improv acting skills in the theater. These games also make great icebreakers and are just plain fun for anybody to play.

Children love the interactive rules of improv games and are much more likely to have fun because of the unpredictable nature of these games. Since there is a great variety of games, kids are not the only ones who can participate. Corporate outings and company team-building exercises are also implementing improv games to encourage unity and cohesion among employees.

Improv Games for kids and teens are also some of the best activities you can organize indoors as a parent. No matter whether you stay inside the house to play while following the lockdown rules or you moved in the back yard for some cool outdoor challenges, the idea is that improv games benefit the young minds in more ways than one.

Take a look at these next thirteen fun, energetic, and creative improv games for kids, teens, and adults that can be used in a variety of settings.

13 Best Improv Games for Kids, Teens, and Adults

Game #1:

Imitation

This first game is simple and fun for any group, kids, or adults. The game starts with everyone forming a circle. Someone will start by performing some kind of action, small or big, such as snapping or a dance move. The player can also opt to make a sound of some sort like a dog barking or whistling a short tune. The goofier the better. The next person in the circle will then do their best to imitate that sound or action and the next person will imitate that person and so on and so forth. The game is similar to the telephone. You might think it should be simple to imitate a sound or action, but as more people attempt it, the more distorted and amusing it becomes. It is one of the best and funniest things to do indoors on a rainy afternoon with your kids and their friends.

Game #2:

Ten Strikes and You’re Out!

This next game can be played by any age group and in small or large groups. Each individual holds up each of their fingers, representing the number of “strikes” they get before they are out. One at a time, each person will state something that is true about themselves but is hopefully not true about the other group members. Do not mistake this for a “Never Have I Ever Game,” or a “Truth or Dare” game, however. For example, I could state that I own a dog. Whoever can say “I too own a dog” is safe. But whoever does not own a dog has to put a finger down. When someone runs out of fingers, they are out. The last person to have a finger up wins. The goal is to say something that is true of you but NOT true about others, so the more unique you can make it, the better. This game encourages players to pay attention to and learn about the other group members so they can plan their turn strategically.

Game # 3: 

Rocks Ahead!

This game requires some props, really anything that can be placed on the ground as an obstacle such as a shoe, pillow, toys, chairs, etc. One person is picked as the Captain who is at the wheel of the “ship” but cannot see anything due to heavy fog (this member is blindfolded). The rest of the group are the mates who are on the lookout for any obstacles that might sink the ship like rocks, reefs, etc. which are represented by the various obstacles placed on the ground throughout the room. The group, using only their words, will do their best to navigate the blindfolded Captain through the obstacles without touching any of them. If so desired, you may allow the “ship” 1 or 2 brushes against an obstacle to making the game a little easier. However, the game is most fun when the captain is left to tend to their duties and each crewmate can only utter one single piece of advice. This is especially noticeable if the team is pretty big. The more cremates, the better the game becomes.

Game #4:

Back to the Future

This game involves 2-4 players who will take a few minutes to improvise the plot for a short scene but will not act it out. Then the audience will decide if they want to see what preceded that scene or what happens after. This game promotes teamwork among the actors and is just plain amusing for the audience. This game works best for a group of friends or family members on a weekend, where some of the participants want to play a society game while others just want to have some fun without the effort. If you’re especially creative or knowledgeable you can try mixing some real history with made-up facts to make things even more interesting for the audience.

Game #5:

Turn and Trust

This next game is great for building trust and teamwork. It is one of the best team building games and activities to try on any occasion. Have the group form a circle with everyone standing really close together. Then instruct the group to make a quarter-turn to the left. Then ask everyone to move in, standing even closer together. Next, ask the whole group to sit down simultaneously. If done properly, each group member will end up sitting on each other’s knees. If you really want to challenge them, instruct them to walk while sitting by telling them which foot to start with. Do be careful, however, that this particular task could end up with some minor injuries. Be responsible and organize this game in some place where the floor is soft enough to prevent any damage that could occur during such a challenge.

Game #6:

Octopus

This next game is simple and makes one of the best improv games for kids or teens. It works well for adults too. The group starts in either a circle or a line with each player holding hands. The group then moves around with an inevitable tangle of people forming. For added fun, have the group then try and untangle themselves. You’ll surely get lots of laughs when partaking in this fun improv game for most ages.

Game #7:

Jabbering Jargon

This improv game is structured around an individual, with audience participation. The individual starts calling out any words he/she wants with the goal of saying as many words as possible that have no association with the previous word. For example, I could say, “baseball, sky, bed, dog, lamp, light bulb” but at the light bulb, I would stop since there is an association between lamp and light bulb. This game encourages creativity and focuses on the individual and vigilance from the group since they will be the ones stopping the individual when an association is made.

Game #8:

Fast-Forward/Rewind

In this game, you will need to pick a “director” and the rest of the group will serve as actors. The actors will act out a scene and at any point, the director can “rewind” or “fast-forward” the scene at which point the actors will adjust their scene accordingly. This is a great game for improving impromptu skills and also forces the actors to work in unison, especially in the “fast-forward” portions of the game. It’s even more fun if you enact strict rules like “you have to replace the word x with the word y after z rewinds”. The game tests the participants’ memory this way while also staying pretty fun and fresh for the entire duration. Overall, a great game for patient and creative people.

Game #9:

Active Audience

This game is played with 1-3 players as the “storytellers” and the rest of the group provides assistance when the storytellers look to the crowd for creative ideas. For example, a storyteller may say, “I like Italian food but my favorite food of all time is…” At this point the audience could yell out “dirty socks” or “beach towel” and the storyteller would continue, “I like Italian food but my favorite food of all time is dirty socks. Dirty socks just really hit the spot when I’m famished.” The story can go for as long as you like. This is a great improv game that encourages the storytellers to tap into their creative side. It also leads to some great jokes that can be referenced for a long time. In some instances, the game could literally continue for hours on end without any breaks. This is the level of fun that we’re talking about when we have such an interactive game as this one.

Game #10:

The Voice

This next game is great for an improv class or just a fun game for anyone to engage in. It can take place on a stage or anywhere there is ample room. The group, minus one, will come up with a scene to act out. One individual will not be acting but will instead be the voice of an “invisible character” whom the rest of the actors will have to incorporate into their scene. The “voice” is a supposed invisible character whom the actors can see but the audience cannot. It’s a great game especially for children because it forces them to use their imagination and creativity to create a compelling story.

Game #11:

Rumor Has It…

This is a great warm-up game for any group. All players sit in a circle. The first person points at an individual and whispers, “Did you hear…?” to the person next to them. That person affirms and adds to the silly rumor. For example, the game might start with a player pointing to the person across from them and whispering to their neighbor, “Did you hear Joe has a reverse aging disorder and is actually over 200 years old?” The neighbor might then gasp dramatically and whisper to their neighbor, “Did you hear Joe has a reverse aging disorder and is actually over 200 years old and is from Mars?” This would continue until the person sitting next to Joe would tell the audience the collective rumors she/he heard about Joe. This game encourages creativity and emphasizes memory recall and is also sure to lead to some fun inside jokes. You can also make your own rules to attempt making the game even more fun. For example, you might force the players to make the following rumor rhyme with the previous one. That in itself adds even more creativity to an already fun and creative game.

Game #12:

In Sync

For this game, you will need to come up with three things that can be easily mimicked with hand gestures. For example, if you picked a king, the sign could be to use your hands to form a crown above your head. If you picked a chicken, the sign could be to bob your head and cluck. Consider this a game of charades or a part of the Fishbowl Game if you like. The mimicking part is the same across the board. You can pick anything, just make sure all the players know the three things agreed upon and what their signs are. At your signal, each player will pick one of the three things and will make the appropriate sign. The game continues until everyone in the group picks the same thing to act out. It is fun to watch who leads the group in which thing to act out and who is stubborn in following!

Game #13:

Group Mime

This last game involves group coordination to mime a group activity. For example, tug-o-war, rowing a boat, peddling a 10 person bike, etc. This game encourages suggestions from the audience and teamwork from the players. If there is no audience then simply ask any one of the players for a suggestion of what to mime. Again, it can last for hours on end given the fact that you and your teammates are young and full of energy.

There you have it, 13 fun improv games. Do you still need more fun game suggestions? Make sure you check out our extensive list of dice games as well!

Best Improv Games for Kids, Teens & Adults: Rules

As we said at the beginning of this article, improv games also come with rules. It doesn’t matter if you choose to play improv warm-up games for a team building session, improv games for teens to keep them busy this summer, or situation based improv games to put on a play or a show, the rules are mostly the same. Inspired by theater practice, they sound like this:

  • Do not deny anything, denial is the worst practice for improv games. You always have to agree with a statement. Moreover, for good improv, you play the game along the lines of YES, AND…
  • Never ask questions with an open end;
  • Always make a statement;
  • Improv games and exercises’ results do not necessarily have to be funny. There are big differences between improv and stand-up comedy, so you should know which is which. If the material in stand-up should be funny, in improv it is not a rule to make people laugh, although we are all used to the comedic takes of improv shows.
  • Mind the partners you wok with in improv, as if you make them look good, you will look good as well;
  • Always tell a story, no matter how short or absurd;
  • It is alright to make mistakes.

Improv Games: Share Your Story!

Have you ever played improv games for kids with your children at home? How about short improv games with your friends who come over in weekends? Do you prefer improv games for team building sessions with your employees an colleagues? Tell us if you ever engaged in such fun activity and how it worked! We’d love to hear from your experiences and examples of fun improv games anyone can play!

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41 Fun Youth Group Icebreakers

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Do you run a youth group? In need of some youth group icebreakers to get meetings off to the right start? Oftentimes, a youth group brings together young people from different parts of the community who don’t know each other. Many church leaders who work with youth choose to start a service with an “icebreaker.”

These can be questions, get-to-know-you activities, or even just silly games. However, youth group icebreakers should always come with a purpose. Even the most absurd of games can lend to the theme of a message of that day. They also have the added benefit of expelling some of the energy that would later lead to distractions during the service. Enjoy these fun activities with your youth group!

Youth Group Icebreaker Name Games

Sometimes when a lot of new kids have begin attending service, it is good to welcome them to the group with a name game. Getting everyone familiar with each other, and starting with the basics of knowing names, is crucial to good teamwork.

Whomp Em

Whomp Em is a fun circle game. Have everyone stand in a circle. One player is chosen to stand in the middle with a pillow. The player in the middle can only get out by hitting someone in the knees with the pillow. Then they say their name and someone else’s name in the circle. This game is great at relieving excess energy and can go on for a while without getting old. Make sure you set the rule that no one can say the same name twice.

Bumpity Bump Bump Bump

Just like Whomp’ Em, in this game, everyone but one stands in a circle. The person in the middle says the name of someone in the circle followed by “Bumpity bump bump bump.” The person whose name has been called must say the names of the people on either side of them. Pick a random word (spaghetti, ribbit, etc.) that either a facilitator or the person in the middle can shout out at any moment forcing everyone to move elsewhere on the circle and learn new names.

Getting to Know Each Other Youth Group Icebreakers

Even the most close-knit of youth groups will face the drama that comes with being a young person. Playing get-to-know-you games can help the kids in your youth group to identify their similarities and differences. This is critical in teaching them how to work together.

Speed Friending

Speed Friending is much like speed dating, but without the extra awkwardness! Set up several small tables with two chairs at each one. Players get a set amount of time to talk to each other before the facilitator blows the whistle and they must move on. The time should vary with the age group. 7 minutes is perfect for high school students. Be sure to provide some topics for discussion on the table. This avoids situations where the pairs feel under pressure about coming up with original topics.

Question Web

Provide a list of questions (like “Where in the world would you most like to travel?” or “What three books would you want to have on a desert island?”) that everyone can see. There should be at least one question for each player. Have players sit on the floor, with one having a ball of twine or yarn. Have that player answer a question from the list. Then have them look at another player, call their name, and throw the ball of yarn at them while holding on to an end of the yarn. By the end, everyone will know a little more about the others in the group. You will have formed a “friendship web” in the meantime, which makes for great social media picture posts to remember good youth group icebreakers.

If

Provide notecards and pens for everyone in the group, then have them write down one or two “If” questions. Examples could include: “If your house was on fire and you could only save one possession, which would it be?” “If you had to save ten animals for Noah’s Ark, which ones would you save?” Shuffle the notecards while scanning for naughty questions to censor, then set them in a pile in the middle of the circle. Have everyone pick a random question from the pile to answer. One way to keep this more engaging is to have one person pull a question and then ask anyone else in the circle that question.

Name that Person

Divide the group into two teams. Have everyone write down five things that few people know about them, in order of difficulty. Gather the cards, keeping them separated by teams. The other team gets to guess who it is, receiving five points if the first guess is right and one point less for each clue after that. The team with the most points at the end wins. This game can be a great youth ice breaker in talking about how no one really knows a person truly besides themselves and God.

Flags

Provide the group with paper, paints, markers, and other craft supplies. Have each person design a flag that represents them. At the end, have everyone share their flags with the group. Each person should take turns discussing why they chose the symbols on their flags. This is one of several youth group icebreakers on this list that’s better for younger aged groups. While children might not be as educated when it comes to symbolism, symbols, and their meaning, they can indeed find their own definition. And it’s interesting to see how they’re capable of expressing it and what things they associated with certain symbols. That way, you might even determine how a child will end up growing when they become an adult.

Line Up

This game is best with a large group. Tell the group that, without speaking, they have to line up in order of height. Once this is done, try lining up alphabetically by first name, last name, or even birthdate. The group will have fun figuring out how to communicate with gestures. To keep the pace up and the laughs flowing, play some music, and put them on a timer. With the right adult guidance, this game can become plenty of fun and it forces the children to get creative so that they can share their message with others without using any words whatsoever.

Sit Down If

This game is great if you need to keep your audience in a seated formation. Have everyone stand up. Then proceed with statements that start with “Sit down if. . . ” The statements can get pretty silly, such as “Sit down if you’ve ever eaten a bug.” The last person standing gets some sort of prize or designation. You can also make up extra rules such as letting kids sit down and lose only after three things that they have done so that the game can last even longer and the kids can learn even more about each other.

Seven Word Biographies

Explain to the group that they must sum up their entire life in seven words. For example, “Born. Boring career. Found God. Changed Forever.” Many ice breakers ask for opinions, but few ask about a person’s entire life. This is great for the group to get to know each other, but also for the leaders to better understand where the members of their group are coming from. This is also a good opportunity for you to quickly identify any major concerns or problems with your kids.

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Shuffle on Over

Have the group stand in a circle, and then place their shoes in front of them. One pair of shoes is removed, making one less spot than there are players. One player stands in the middle and says, “Shuffle on over if. . .”, ending the statement with something that applies to them. Everyone who agrees with the statement must run to a new spot. It’s important that you tell them they’re not allowed to the next spot over from them. Whoever is left without a spot is the next person to say “shuffle on over. . .”. As a group, come up with a funny catchphrase to say to make everyone run around!

Concentric Circles

This game is great for large groups. Form two circles, one within the other, of equal size. Players across from each other are partners. A leader asks a question such as, “which activities are you involved with at school?” The partners give each other the answer to that question. Then the leader says, “Switch!” The outer circle revolves one spot, giving everyone a new partner. A new question is asked, and the game continues until everyone has spoken to each person in the other circle.

Toaster

The group sits on the floor in a circle. A toaster is in the middle, along with a facilitator, bread, and several toppings. Make the toppings as unique as possible. Start with sweets, but also include random things like really spice sauce. Why not add some marmite too to keep things interesting? Everyone takes turns sharing interesting facts about themselves. The goofier, the better! Whoever is talking when the toast pops up must eat the toast with one of the toppings. With each piece of toast, the toppings will get stranger and players will state facts more quickly to avoid them! Be absolutely sure to check for food allergies before playing this game. Your youth group icebreakers should never end in hospitalizations!

Entertaining Youth Group Icebreakers.

Before a more serious service, it can be good to play something lighthearted. More silly youth group icebreakers can help everyone feel more comfortable around each other and keep them coming back each week.

Chomp

Have everyone sitting or standing in a circle. In the middle of the circle, place three articles of clothing, such as a large sweater, a scarf, and a hat. Also add in some delicious but difficult to chew food, such as marshmallows or chocolate. Taffies are also a great choice. One player receives two dice. When he or she rolls doubles, they will pass the die and run to the middle of the circle. Next they quickly throw on the clothes there and attempt to eat as much food as possible. You can make this game even more difficult by making players pick up the food with a fork or chopsticks. The only goal of the game is to eat some of the food before it is all gone!

Ping Pong Ball Messages

Write the letters to a message on ping pong balls, and place them in a bucket. The bucket can be filled with water or slime, depending on how gross you want to make it. Pudding and green food dye is a good way to keep things marginally gross. To make the process go faster, also include blank ping pong balls for the spaces in between words. If you have a larger group, have the same message in several buckets, and have the team that unscrambles the message the fastest win! This is a great way to introduce the verse of the day.

Octopus Tag

Have everyone form a pair that links elbows. One pair is “it” and has to chase after all the other pairs. When they catch another pair, the pairs link elbows, forming a group of four. They must stay together for a tag to count, and only the people on the end can tag. The winners are the pair of people who are still free! This is a fun youth group icebreaker for keeping everyone active while also building teamwork. As you can imagine, this game is ideal when you’re dealing with a very large number of people. We recommend playing it outdoors for the best possible experience. If you’re going to play it inside, you’re going to have a bad time trying to dodge all indoor obstacles and being constrained by walls.

French Charades

This game is a mix of Telephones and Charades. There are two teams, with each person on each team numbered. The first person on each team goes outside of the room to hear a situation that they must act out without words. Biblical stories are, of course, great to incorporate into this game to keep things relevant. The second person on the team goes outside of the room to see the first person act out the situation. Then the third person watches the second person act, and so on. It goes down the line and the team that is closest to guessing the actual story at the end is the winner.

Best Meme Contest

Bring funny pictures of the youth group leaders along with any submissions from your group members. Have the players look at the picture and then write a clever meme for each one. They can work independently, but this is more fun as a team or pair activity. Establish a point system for first, second, and third funniest memes. Bonus points for humorous and appropriate biblical references. The player or team with the most points at the end wins!

Sock Wars

Everyone takes their shoes off and leaves them to the side. Now players must crawl around, trying to pull off other people’s socks. The last person to still have one or both socks on wins! Ideally, you’d best warn people before partaking in this game to avoid embarrassing moments, such as discovering that one of the youths has dirty or torn up socks. For youngsters, such a moment can feel humiliating and it can ruin their entire mood.

Church Scavenger Hunt

A church scavenger hunt requires a lot of advanced planning, but it’s great for having kids who only come to church on Wednesdays get to know the place better. You can also put secret messages related to biblical stories or prizes in different fixed locations.

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Clothespin Mixer

Each player attaches five clothespins to their sleeves. The goal is to get their clothespins off of their sleeves and onto someone else’s by the end of the time. If this game is played at a lock-in or other more laid-back event, it’s a great way to keep an on-going source of competition. Make sure you color code the clothespins so that you can figure out where each one came from.

Encore

Break everyone out into even groups. The facilitator yells out words that are frequently featured in popular songs. Groups win a round by singing a song with that word in unison. This game is sure to be popular with anyone who has watched Pitch Perfect! If your organization does lots of songs, then this is a great youth group icebreaker for new members not comfortable singing yet.

Act & React

Players pick a scenario from a hat and the player must act out the emotions from that event. For example, someone who picked “about to get married” might act fluttery and nervous. Other players guess what is happening. To make the game even harder, make the rule that the actor can’t talk.

Birdie on a Perch

Everyone pairs up and decides who will be a birdie and who will be a perch. Then form concentric circles, with the birdies on the outside and the perches on the inside. Have the birdies walk clockwise and the perches counter-clockwise to music. When the music stops birdies must run to their perch (their partner’s knee). The last pair to find each other is out. The winners are the pair that find each other first in the last round.

Cinderella’s Shoe

In this game, partners sit next to each other in a circle. One partner is blindfolded. The partner who is not blindfolded must throw their shoe in the middle of the circle. The blindfolded partner must go to the middle of the circle to receive the shoe with only their partner’s voice to guide them. This is a great partner activity to get group members familiar with and trusting of each other.

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Mummy

Have out several rolls of toilet paper and a few people who volunteer to be mummified. Form equal teams around each mummy. The first team to completely wrap their mummies with toilet paper wins! Be sure to take some pictures. You can turn this into a game of tag afterwards to increase the scare factor.

Freeze Dance

An oldie but a goodie. Play some funky music and have everyone dance. When the music stops, the players must too. Anyone caught moving with no music playing is out! If you have a lot of new members, add a rule that the person who it out has to share a story or fact about themselves.

Strange Disease Diagnosis

A player who has volunteered to be a doctor leaves the room while the patients decide what cooky disease they have. Explain that it should be fictitious. Something like thinking they are goats or being allergic to air. Bring the doctor back in and let the insanity ensue!

Weird Talent Show

This is a great game to bring people up to the front. Host a talent show for people with weird talents or attributes. This a chance for youth group members with extremely long fingers or an ability to burp the alphabet to finally be in the spotlight.

Zoom-In Game

Here is a short game to bring attention to the front of the room. Project an image of a zoomed-in object. Have everyone guess what it is and throw prizes to whoever guesses right first.

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Barnyard

Everyone is blindfolded and assigned to an animal. They have to make that animal’s sound and group themselves with other people around them who are the same animal. This is a fun game that is sure to bring laughs. Have people take their shoes off first to avoid injuries. Clear any chairs and desks to the sides of the room so everyone has space to move around.

Screamer

Everyone sits in a circle, looking at the ground. On “Heads Up,” they must look up into someone’s eyes. If two people are staring at each other, they must both scream and get out of the circle. Sure, it sounds stupid on paper, but it gets really fun when you’re with a large group of youths. So don’t be pessimistic and try it out. You’ll most likely have the time of your life.

Killer Wink

In this game, one of the players is selected to be the murderer. Do so in such a way that players cannot tell who is chosen, perhaps by handing out slips of paper, one indicating that the player is a murderer. Players can either form a circle or just mingle about. Any player who is winked at by the murderer must wait five seconds and then die a fantastic theatrical death. A Player who thinks they know the murderer can raise their hand and say, “I accuse.” They ask for someone to second them without either naming who they will accuse. Then both accusers count to three and point to who they would like to accuse. If the two point to different people or both accuse an innocent person, both accusers die. Two accusers must point to the killer for the killing spree to end.

Outdoor Youth Group Icebreakers

If your church has an outdoor space, make the most of it! Outdoor games are great for expelling excess energy, and you will notice the improvement in behavior during the service!

Ultimate Frisbee

Ultimate Frisbee is a great outdoor game, even for kids somewhat intimidated by sports. It’s non-contact sport with pretty simple and straightforward rules. To start, a team is chosen to pass the frisbee to the other side. The holder of the frisbee cannot take a step, although they can pivot. Points are only scored when a player passes a frisbee to a teammate in the end zone. Vary how many points are needed to win by how much time you have.

Big Bad Wolf

Have one player volunteer to be the wolf. The wolf stands apart from the other players (“the sheep”). On go, the wolf runs and tags as many players as possible before they cross an established safe line. Players who are tagged help the wolf tag more sheep in the next round. The winner is the last sheep left whom the wolves haven’t tagged.

Constant Contact

This game is great for smaller groups or for large groups broken up into teams. Have everyone on a team in a line with their feet touching. The goal is to cross a finish line. The catch is they can’t move forward unless everyone’s feet are connected to the group. A third party watches and blows a whistle when anyone has broken contact. At this point, the entire group must go back to the starting line and start over again.

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Ostrich Tag

Choose 1-2 hunters (depending on the size of the group) to try to tag the rest of the group (the ostriches). When an ostrich senses a hunter nearby, he must stick his head into the snow and thus avoid getting captured (or maybe just the top of his snow cap, depending on the weather). Make sure that it is a warmer day and the snow is soft.

Lawn Twister

Play a giant game of twister! All you need are stencils, spray paint, and a lawn. This is a great summer game—just make sure everyone is dressed modestly.

Frozen T-shirt Game

Play this game on a hot summer day! Soak a t-shirt for each contestant in water and freeze it overnight. Each contestant receives a bag with a frozen t-shirt. Whoever can get the shirt on the fastest is the winner. We recommend taking precautions, however, so that the kids don’t get a cold or pneumonia from such a game. Have heaters handy if necessary and ask beforehand if any of the kids are especially sensitive towards cold.

Giants, Wizards, Elves

Essentially a giant game of Rock Paper Scissors, this game is a riot to play. Divide the group into two equal teams. Instead of rock, paper, or scissors, a team can choose to be giants, wizards, or elves. Giants stand on the toes and roar, wizards cast a spell and say “shazam,” and elves cup their hands over their ears and say “EEE!” Giants beat elves by crushing them, elves beat wizards by outsmarting them, and wizards beat giants by casting a spell on them. Before a round, teams huddle and choose a creature. Then the troops gather across from each other. The team that chooses the winning creature runs and tags as many of the other team as they can. Tagged people join the other team. The team that captures everyone is the winner!

Everybody’s It

In this version of Tag, everyone tries to tag everyone else. Everyone who is tagged must sit down, and the last person standing is the winner. It can go by fast, so it can be fun to hold several rounds.

There you have it, 41 Youth Group Icebreakers that are sure to keep everyone moving and having fun. Check out our extensive list of icebreaker questions for more tips on keeping things upbeat. Remember, safety first, but fun in close second. Amend any one of these games to include biblical and other learning references as you wish.

What is your favorite game from this list? Have you had fun with other youth group icebreakers? Please let us know in the comments section!

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17 Great Indoor Team Building Games

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There is nothing more important than a group of people having the ability to work together as a team. That’s why every office should have some fun indoor team building games to help everyone work together and build trust. It’s not always easy to get people working in a collaborative company culture (the three C’s).

Furthermore, most offices don’t have a ton of outdoor green space readily available. That’s why indoor team building games are an essential part of your working environment. And it’s not too late to get started!

Outdoor and indoor team building games really help to promote and foster relationships. This is especially crucial where individuals need to trust one another and work together in a positive and productive manner. There are fun team building games for kids and team building games for adults. The common goal of both is to have fun and promote teamwork.

Indoor team building games help ease tension and promote bonds between employees or children. They can also help develop problem-solving skills, foster creative thinking, improve employee engagement, and build better communication between team members. There are many options for fun team building activities and exercises. Below, we have compiled 17 of the best indoor team building games out there.

You can see the step-by-step instructions for these fun games and group activities below. We’re sure you’ll have a good time playing these team building games. Are any great indoor team building games missing from this list? Please add your ideas to the comments at the bottom. You can always adapt games from our ultimate activities list into indoor fun.

 

1.) 3 Truths and a Lie

The best teams take time to get to know each other. In this fun, getting-to-know-you team building activity, each person gets a chance to present themselves to the rest of the group. They will offer four personal statements to everyone, three of which are true and one which is false. The truths may be as fun and creative as you would like, or as simple as you may choose.

The lie must not be so far-fetched that it is completely unbelievable (i.e., “I swam the English Channel with my arms tied behind my back and a shark chasing me.”). Everyone should discuss what they believe are the truths and which is the lie. After they come to a united decision, the speaker will reveal if they are correct or not. 

This is a great team building game to help everyone become acquainted with one another. It also helps the quieter people of the group who may more easily remain silent, if allowed, to break out and get to be known by others. In addition, it allows the participants to learn a bit about themselves as well as others based on the lies they believed to be true.

To make this indoor team building game challenging, 3 truths and a lie is a great opportunity to present one’s most outlandish truths. This will make guessing the lie all that harder. If you’ve ever eaten a bizarre food or traveled to a remote location no one else in the office knows about, now is your time to share!

Just one thing: try to analyze the people you’re playing with. Know what their limits are. Some people might be disgusted with certain activities that you might’ve partaken in in the past, so be careful what you are willing to confess and what you are willing to make up for your story.

2.) Scavenger Hunt

An oldie but a goodie in the world of indoor team building games, scavenger hunts are gold for creativity and fun. You likely remember doing some sort of scavenger hunt game during your childhood. Small groups should be made to create teams that work together with the common goal of finding the objects or answers needed from their scavenger hunt list.

The answers or items being sought out should all be work or event-related, or at least serve to educate in some way. A time limit should be given for the groups to find as many objects and answers as they possibly can. Some will be quite easy, but others will really require them to work together as they will be a bit more difficult.

This indoor team building game promotes united teamwork. When the game is done, everyone will have been reminded of different work/event procedures and policies. Those policies will have been incorporated in their lists for answers or items to find. If it’s a nice day and you have outdoor space, by all means venture outside.

But, a scavenger hunt can also be a great way for new employees to get to know the office that they’ll be working in. To organize a successful scavenger hunt, you needn’t use any space beyond the working environment on hand. Good treats or prizes for the winning team are certainly encouraged. Check out more ideas for how to make the perfect scavenger hunt here.

 

3.) Hello My Name Is

Write adjectives describing someone’s mood or personality (i.e., happy, grouchy, negative, prankster) on name tag stickers. Be sure there are enough so that each person can have one. Then randomly hand them out or let each person draw one from a hat. Each person must then put the sticker with their assigned adjective on to their shirt and wear it. Then they need to behave as their assigned adjective during all interactions for a certain amount of time.

This is a great activity that shows each person that when we define them by a feeling – “Boy, you’re really grumpy today!” – it can actually lead us to take on that persona, whether we were feeling that way or not. This, of course, can be a good thing or a bad thing. Acting happy can, in fact, make you feel happy! This shows how behavior and actions can actually define our feelings, not the other way around. This is also one of those fun indoor team building games that lets employees showcase their acting and improv skills.

It can be really fun especially if you’re in a theater group. Or, if you think about it, it can be fun with just about anyone who’s willing to get creative for a bit. In any case, be nice to your colleagues and try to get them to act as a positive feeling instead of a negative one. That way you’ll all have fun and no one will be left feeling miserable after a few rounds.

 

4.) Big Foot

This is a fun, albeit tricky game in which everyone must stand up in a single file line. All the players are then blindfolded so that they cannot see. They are then instructed to put themselves in line in order of smallest foot to biggest foot. Caveat: they cannot ask or state anyone’s shoe size.

This is a great team building game that demands teamwork and communication skills in order to get into line properly without the use of sight or verbalizing the most basic and obvious of information: shoe size. As far as the danger level of indoor team building games, Big Foot carries some risk of injury. To reduce shin kicks, consider having everyone play in socks.

You can also rent Big Foot Racing Feet and other accessories that can make the game even more challenging and enjoyable at the same time. As long as you’re careful, you should have loads of fun with this game.

5.) See What I Mean?

In this challenging indoor team building game, one person draws a picture using only basic shapes. A volunteer then describes the picture drawn to everyone else. Without seeing the picture, each person must try to reproduce the picture based solely on what the volunteer is relaying to them. The ultimate goal is for them to be able to create the same picture.

In this game, it is unlikely that anyone in the group will reproduce a carbon copy. Some pictures will be more similar than others. This activity emphasizes how very important verbal communication is, and also how it can be vastly interpreted by different people. To really drive the point home you could do a few rounds of this game. This would exhibit how some people interpret directions and communication differently from others. It also shows how certain methods are more easily understood than others.

It’s a great game to get to know people and start to understand how they think. Humans are very different and knowing how they make connections between things, how they interpret certain sayings, or even their tone of voice when talking about some subject matters can significantly improve your relationship with them. How so? Because once you start understanding your colleague’s thought pattern, you’ll inevitably be able to better communicate your ideas and thus collaborate more efficiently.

6.) Zombie Escape

In this thrilling indoor team building game, everyone will be “locked” in a room with a “zombie.” One person will be the zombie, complete with outstretched arms and zombie noises, and they will be tied to a rope in the corner. Every five minutes, the zombie will be given an extra foot of leeway on the rope, eventually being close enough to “eat” the other players.

Before the zombie gets that far, however, the group will have a series of puzzles, riddles, or clues they must complete in order to find the key and escape the room intact. This game can be made to be very similar to the “Escape the Room” puzzle houses.

This activity fosters collaborative teamwork and creative problem-solving skills under pressure.  Everyone must work together to figure out the clues in a high-stress situation in order to get out. This also helps to show which individuals have a more difficult time in stressful situations, useful for considering future assignments. By contrast, this game will reveal which people rise to the occasion under pressure and helps to bring out real team leaders.

7.) What’s My Name?

Write the name of a famous present or past figures on a name tag. You could also include types of people or jobs such as a nurse, geek, blind, homeless person, etc. Place the name tags on the backs of each person in the room so that they cannot see the name tag, but everyone else in the room can.

The group then may socialize with one another for a set amount of time. Throughout the game, they should be asking questions in order to try and figure out who they are. Others will treat them in stereotypical ways based on who their label says they are. Each person can use the answers to their questions, as well as their treatment, to ascertain who they are. Once they have correctly identified their label, they may leave the game until everyone has finished.

This is a really great ice-breaker amongst our list of indoor team building games. “What’s My Name” allows each person to confront stereotypes in the questions used and the answers are given. Additionally, it raises awareness as to how they treat others and others treat them based solely on their label. It permits each person to get a better idea of how we erroneously perceive people. The game also gives us insights into how it feels to be so narrowly characterized by a simple label.

8.) Get to Know Me!

In this activity, request everyone to pair off into twos with people they were not sitting near and/or do not know well. The pairs will then ask one another three questions: 1.) Name something that you are very proud of in your work and/or personal life. 2.) Tell something about yourself that very few people know about. 3.) The interviewer’s choice: any question can be asked. You can make this interesting by providing icebreaker questions. Afterward, each person will share with the large group what they learned about their partner.

This is a fun and effective way to get to better know your colleagues, especially those with whom you may not interact often. It’s also a great opportunity for new team members to feel included. For a more active indoor team building game variety, have the pairs throw a basketball back and forth throughout questions. Or even a tennis ball works if your teammates and “rivals” are good at catching smaller objects in the air. Just be careful not to hit stuff, especially if your team building activity takes place inside a hotel room. Those things can get quite expensive and your boss won’t be happy about it.

9.) Kid’s Stuff

For this creative challenge, you will all work together to create a board game based on the work of your business or event conducts. Use basic and limited supplies, such as poster boards and markers. Have everyone work together using their imaginations to create a fun and interactive game.

The game may include questions focused on the business that must be answered at certain game spots. Also, incorporate rules that show the ways to earn/lose points or move forward/ backward. Perhaps a dice will move you forward? The sky’s truly the limit with this indoor team building game.

This exercise will force each person to work collaboratively and give their input in order to create a board game that is fun for everyone. And just like any product testing in the office, be sure to play the board game afterward!

10.) Spider Web

In Spider Web, have the group form a large circle. The group may be standing or sitting, it doesn’t necessarily matter. However, if it is a very large group, you may prefer to sit. One person will hold a large ball of twine and then tell the group an embarrassing story about themselves. Afterward, they will then hold onto the end of the twine and throw it to someone else in the circle, extending the twine from themselves to the next person.

That person will then also tell an embarrassing story about himself or herself and throw the twine onward. All the while, each successive thrower has to keep a hold of it as well. This will continue until the twine has been passed to each person. Throughout the game, every person should have the opportunity to humor the group with an embarrassing personal story. The end result will produce a “spider web” out of the twine, connecting everyone to each other.

This indoor team building game is great for team bonding and shows how each person, no matter how different, is connected to one another. It also allows each person to see how everyone may have vastly different experiences. However, they all experience the same emotions and feelings, particularly embarrassment. Though you may be very different people, you are also more alike and connected than you realize.

11.) Group Timeline

Create a large timeline on a whiteboard, bulletin board, or whatever other means you may prefer. Mark the very beginning of the timeline back to when the oldest participant in the group was born. Alternatively, you could start with when the business or event was first founded, whichever occurred first. Then mark off any major milestones for the business or event. For example, you could include “Name Changed”, “Merged”, “Celebrated 50 years,” etc.

Next, allow each person in the group to mark four important moments for them on the timeline. It may be personal, business/event-related, or both. It is completely up to them how much or how little they share. As the team manager or CEO, it is largely up to you or the activity leader to set the standard.

When the timeline is completed, it will show a visual representation of your whole team and their generational experiences. This allows for dialogue on generational and cultural differences and how they affect work and communication. This indoor team building game provides an opportunity for discussion about general differences and similarities. Ideally, this activity will build empathy in your team and make everyone see each other without judgment.

12.) Plane Crash

In this team building activity, you will imagine that your group was in a plane crash and are now stranded on a deserted island. This can be done as one large group or you can break off into smaller groups. The group must then choose 12 items that can be found in the building that they believe to be the most useful for their survival on their deserted island, and rank them in order of most importance to least.

This focuses on team collaboration, as well as creative problem solving and thinking outside of the box. They may very likely have to make do with items they would not pick if not so limited, so creativity is rewarded.

13.) Watch Where You Step

Make a polygonal shape on the floor using masking tape that is at least 12 feet by 6 feet. Make the outline of the shape a tad complicated. For example, select a shape that is stretched out as people will be making their way from one end to the other. Be sure there are starting and stopping points marked. Put a handful of squeaky dog toys inside of the taped shape, and at least double the number of sheets of paper, each with a huge X on them, inside of the shape. The papers are mines.

In groups of two, each person will be blindfolded and must make it from start to finish through the minefield. The only direction is from the verbal instructions coming from those who are outside of the shape and not blindfolded.

The blindfolded participants may not step outside of the shape enclosure, nor may they step on a mine. If they do, they are frozen until someone else steps on a squeaky toy in order to unfreeze them. This occurs until the entire group has had a turn to make it successfully through the minefield.

This team building exercise works on communication and teamwork. It also builds up clear diction and the ability to be vigilant with numerous actions at once.

14.) Use What You Have

In this fun game, split your group into two equal groups. Or if needed, several equal groups. Give them clear instructions for a goal in which they must create something. As to what that something is, that’s completely up to you. It may be that they must create a way to move a marble from point A to point B using only pens. It can really be anything. Each group has the same goal and the same restrictions.

The teams are then given a specific amount of time to work and complete the mission with a particular set of supplies. They are not allowed to use any other materials, but how they use the supplies available is entirely up to them. The big reveal at the end is an exciting event and allows for friendly competition.

This activity requires teamwork in creative problem solving with limited options. It allows for the groups to see how each person thinks and works abstractly and in a time-crunch.

 

15.) Find the Common Thread

Divide everyone into groups of three or more. They will talk and get to know one another long enough to find a common thread amongst them. For example, they might all love zombie movies or they’re huge football fans. They will then write a list of common stereotypes attributed to people who tend to enjoy those sorts of things.

The groups will then come together and proclaim who they are as a group. For the rest of the day, each group will behave as their stereotype. Perhaps the zombie lovers will be overheard making zombie apocalyptic plans or acting like zombies. Football aficionados may randomly cheer for their team. At the end of the day, discuss stereotypes and how they often limit how we view people and their abilities. Also, discuss how each group came about discovering their common thread.

The purpose of this indoor team building game is to help everyone see how silly and limiting stereotypes are. It also shows how if people truly behaved the way we often write them off to act, things would be vastly different. It also shows how a group of seemingly very different people can have great commonalities that bring them together.

16.) Someone You Admire

This indoor team building game is as straightforward as the name. Each person will take a turn stating someone whom they admire. It may be a current person or someone from history. You could also spice it up a bit and make it someone within the group. Each person must also talk about why they admire that person. Specifically, what traits, attributes, and/or accomplishments make that person worthy of admiration should be discussed. 

This exercise really helps everyone get to know one another better in the workplace and have a stronger sense of each other’s values and what attributes they find to be important. It also can help bring people closer together as they realize they respect and admire the same people.

17.) Classify This

Collect at least 20 different items and set them on a table. The broader the category, the better (i.e., jewelry, office supplies, etc.). You want for these items, at first glimpse, to have no obvious connection to each other.

Then break everyone into equal teams, armed with a pen and paper. They must then classify the objects into four groups. They may do this, however, they choose, working together, not allowing other groups to hear. Once all the groups are finished they will each get a turn explaining how they opted to group the items.

Each group may have vastly different conclusions, grouping by size, material, color, etc. This activity encourages teamwork and creative thinking. It forces them to think outside the box and rethink everyday objects and problems and find connections to things that they would typically view as entirely unrelated.

And there you have it, 17 indoor team building games! Make sure you check out our other icebreaker games as well.

21 Fun Campfire Games to Try this Year with Your Adult Friends

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Ah, summer and fall evenings by the campfire – there’s just nothing like it. Gathering around a campfire to play campfire games with friends and family is just one of the simple pleasures to look forward to as an escape to our everyday lives. Those precious times around the campfire where we do not have to think about everyday stress (paying the bills, cleaning the house, and running with kids) are times to treasure with people we care about. It’s an easy way to relax, reflect, and reconnect with the people and world around you.

Aside from an escape from everyday life, times around the campfire are times to be enjoyed. Drinks, food, and fun are always high on the list of things to do as we sit around the campfire. Other than eating or drinking, try some of these fun games for adults we listed below at your next campfire gathering!

When it comes to some of the best campfire games when you are in a group of adults, remember the general rules of having a good time: everybody should be willing to play, the questions you ask during a Get to Know You Game, a Never Have I Ever Game or 20 Questions should be in good taste, and everyone has to have fun. Keep in mind that there are some campfire drinking games for adults to try during a laidback vacation, together with campfire games for kids that adults should try when there is no alcohol present.

In fact, why don’t you check out our ultimate guide of fun things to do with the kids during the 2020 lockdown, maybe you get some inspiration for the next holiday trip with the children!

Fun Adult Activities: Best Campfire Games to Try this Year

Five Daily Facts

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While this sounds simple at first, it can get harder based on how tired or inebriated the players are. All players start by listing five facts of their day (Examples: “Today, I swam,” “I got a new car today,” or “My phone rang today.”), they can be silly or normal – it doesn’t matter.  After everyone has said their five facts, Player 1 would state a different fact than one of the five they had already listed. The goal is to see how many facts about each player can be remembered as you go down the line. This is a very useful game to play for memory but you should expect lots of laughs in case there were a couple of beers per person included in the equation.

Mafia/Werewolf

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Mafia is one of the most fun games for adults that anyone can play around the campfire – even if it is the first time for some members of the group. This game can handle anywhere from 6-16 players, so it’s good for small and large groups. The only equipment needed is a deck of cards. One person must serve as the neutral moderator, but everyone else is split into two teams: The Honest or The Mafia. Check out the complete mafia game rules. Mafia/Werewolf is one of the best icebreaker games for teambuilding and mixed groups where not all members of a group know each other. While it does not reveal personal information about people – like a game of Never Have I Ever or a Get to Know You types of games –  it makes a fun and challenging way of people bonding over the same “cause.”

Truth or Dare

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Next on our list of best campfire games to try this year is Truth or Dare. This is a classic game that can be played by all ages. One player asks another “Truth or Dare?” The asked player chooses whether they want to answer a truth question or complete a dare. If the asked player does not complete their truth or dare, they have to pay some sort of penalty. Perhaps taking another drink, putting a dollar in a jar, and so on. There are many variations of this game to make it as clean or risqué as players would like. For inspiration and amusement, check out our full guide of 300+ Truth or Dare game questions to ask your friends (old and new) around the campfire during this year’s summer holiday.

Twenty Questions

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Another standard game that most people have played at one point or another is 20 Questions. It is one of the best campfire games to play with adults but also teenagers because of its versatility and high level of entertainment. In fact, you will find the 20 Questions game listed on almost all respectable lists of challenges to do with teenagers or indoor team building icebreakers and exercises. Traditionally, one player (considered the “answerer”) selects an object (or a famous person) and does not share who/what that is with the other players. All other players are the “guessers/question-askers.” The guessers must take turns asking yes or no questions of the answerer. If one of the guessers figures out what the answerer is talking about, they will become the answerer next round. If 20 questions pass and no players have figured out what the object is, the answerer gets to choose another object in the next round since they have stumped the other players. The biggest rule: no lying allowed.

Crazy Balloon Popping

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This game requires a little prep, but it’s a fun take on musical chairs. Write down a bunch of crazy actions on small strips of paper (like “thump on your chest like a gorilla” or “yodel”) and put each strip of paper in a different balloon then inflate them all. Turn on some music and pass the balloons from person to person. Once the music stops, all players sit on their balloons and once the balloon pops, the player must do the crazy action from their popped balloon. Keep playing until all the balloons have been popped. You can adapt this activity into one of those campfire games for kids to try in summer camp if you are a teacher or in your back yard if you are a parent. Either way, balloon popping will always be fun at any age, so get your hands on a stock of fun balloons and turn it into an outdoor challenge for kids and teenagers!

Make Me Laugh

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The classic staredown game that you surely played (even if you did not know how it was called) is next on our list of easy campfire games! This one can be trickier to play as it gets darker and darker outside. Players face-off and the first player to laugh is the loser. See how long it takes the most serious people to crack! You can make them laugh by telling them jokes, making faces, asking them the craziest questions, and so on. It doesn’t matter much what method you use as long as you keep the “opponent” laughing.

Name That Tune

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This campfire game has variations, but having each person “sing” their song could be much more fun. One person sings or plays their song and then the rest of the group guesses based on what they’ve heard. You heard about some variation of this group activity when we described the best texting games for people to enjoy from a safe social distance. However, if you go on a trip and campfire is a thing, you have to play this game in person so to speak. Keep in mind that is is also one of those hilarious campfire drinking games that remains memorable for all its members.

I Can Tap This Stick Just Right

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This game doesn’t require a stick! You can use a pencil, a fork, a bat, or any other item that you have around at the campfire. There’s one person who is in the know and they always start with CLEARING THEIR THROAT and saying “I can tap this stick just right,” then the object is passed to the next person to tap just right. It doesn’t really matter how the stick is tapped, the trick is in the clearing of the throat first. Players are watching how the object is tapped, it’s location, how it’s held, and may not necessarily catch the clearing of the throat first. The playing continues until everyone catches on about the throat-clearing as part of the process.

The Winking Assassin / Murder

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This fun campfire game for adults is particularly entertaining, especially for people who use their whole faces to wink! One neutral moderator secretly selects an assassin. After they are selected, everyone mingles around while making sure to look in the eyes of the other players. The assassin’s goal is to wink at the other players to kill them off without being detected. As players are winked at, they must re-enact a horrifying death where they are and they are out for the rest of the round. If a living person thinks they know who the assassin is, they can point and accuse! If they accuse wrong, they are dead for the round. The play continues until only the killer or one player remains. This is another game with many variations that’s great for adults or kids and teens. However, for this game to be as entertaining as it sounds, you need a large group, preferably over 8 people. It doesn’t work that well when four people are looking at each other intensely, waiting for someone to blink.

Hide and Go Scare

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Next on our list of best campfire games to play with your friends this summer vacation is “Hide and Go Scare!” This is exactly what it sounds like! Think of ‘Hide & Go Seek,’ but at night. Use the areas around your campfire to hide out and scare other unsuspecting players. Make sure you do not turn this one into a campfire drinking game, as people can get lost and accidents are not impossible in inebriated states. It is better to be safe.

Charades

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Most people have played this fun game for adults at one point or another, but in the dark around a campfire can bring in some unique interpretations. Charades is by far one of the most popular party games, family games, and group games of all time. You can even theme it, drawing your inspiration from the cinema world, pop culture, famous historical figures, and so on. You can play charades on any occasion, from the lockdown to team buildings, as a backyard summertime activity with the family, or as a newlywed game.

Two Truths and a Lie

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Usually an icebreaker game for team members who need to know each other better, this campfire game is quite versatile. It is also fun to play when you want to know more about the other friends playing the game! Each person says three statements – two truths and one lie. Everyone else has to guess the false statement. This is a great drinking campfire game – just don’t overdo it! The person who doesn’t guess which statement is the lie should drink a shot.

ABC Name Game

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A player begins the game by saying the full name of a celebrity and the next player has thirty seconds to name another celebrity using the first letter of the mentioned celebrity’s last name. Example: The first player says “Tom Selleck” and then the second player says “Scarlett Johansson.” The third player could say “Jennifer Lawrence.” The play continues as such for three rounds. Here is a fun spin on the rules: if a person says a celebrity whose first and last name start with the same letter (like January Jones), switch direction of the play. The winner is the player with the most names after three rounds!

There Once Was a Skunk

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This is a story game that can get pretty silly! The first person begins the story with “There once was a skunk who…” and finishes that sentence however they choose. Then, they randomly choose and point to the next person who starts their sentence with “Fortunately…” When that person finishes their sentence, they randomly choose and point to the next person who must start their sentence with “Unfortunately…” and once they complete their sentence, they pick a person who starts their sentence with “Fortunately…” and alternating for as long as the players can continue the story.

Telephone

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Playing this familiar game always warrants a few good laughs! One person whispers a phrase to the person on their right. That person whispers the phrase to the person on their right, and that sequence goes on down the line or around the circle. The last person to hear the phrase says it aloud – no matter how crazy it sounds! It’s funny to hear how much the phrase changes from person to person. This is a game we all played in childhood and it is always one of those nostalgia games to come back to when you run out of ideas, especially if you have to spend time inside the house. However, as adult campfire games go, it also works great if you run out of ideas on campfire drinking games too. The results are usually hilarious.

Who Am I?

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This is one of my favorite campfire games for adults. Celebrities, historical figures, or superheroes make a great theme for this game! After you’ve chosen a theme, have each player write down the name of a person who belongs to that category. There are many variations on how this game is played. Check out the detailed Who Am I instructions.

Stand Up & Shout!

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This game could get really hard to play as the night comes on, but that might add to the fun! Count up the number of people in your group and remember that! Everyone can sit around the campfire and any player can start. Each player can shout only one number, but they must stand up when they shout it out. Though numbers must be shouted in order, there is no assigned order around the campfire – anyone can shout out a number at any time. The big problem, you can’t call out a number that someone else is also trying to call out. If you do, you’re out of the game. Playing gets more frantic as you go since players don’t want to get caught calling out the last number. As more and more people try to call out numbers, there will be lots of opportunities to be eliminated. You may not even get to the last number!

Glow in the Dark Frisbee

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As long as the frisbee doesn’t land in the fire, this is fun! There are many glow in the dark frisbee’s on the market. You can try playing it as a fun campfire game for kids as well.

Marshmallow Mystery

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This is less of a game, but rather a fun activity to just see just how many times you can roast a crust around a marshmallow until there is nothing left.

Would You Rather…

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Next on our list of fun campfire games for adults is a classic game that gets everyone talking. Take turns asking “Would you rather…?” style questions. Example: Would you rather walk on broken glass or eat a piece of metal? The questions can be ridiculous or serious.

Go Off, Throw Your Shoe

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This game is extremely silly, but fun to try. The goal is to sit and balance a shoe on your toes, then kick it backward over your head (and NOT into the fire). The person whose shoe has gone the farthest wins!

Bonus: Campfire Games For Kids

Chubby Bunny

Get your cameras ready, cause your kids are going to love this! The game is simple: stuff as many marshmallows in your mouth as you can without chewing, swallowing or spitting any of them and try to say “Chubby Bunny” as clearly as you can. Watch the kids’ small cheeks expand to new hilarious dimensions with this fun game!

Numbers

If you have ever wondered how you can make basic maths fun for kids, this game might just do the trick. The basic premise is that there are two or more teams of children, and one kid start out the count by saying “one”. After that, campfire ring yells numbers out going upwards to count as high as they can. However, only one person at a time from each team is allowed to say the next number. If two or more kids from one team try to say the following number, their team loses the game. The ultimate goal is to count as high as possible without failing the task.

Truth or Dare

This classic game is so versatile that just about anyone can play it. Kids are known to love truth or dare, so giving them this idea on a camping trip is a surefire way to start having some fun. If, for some reason, you’ve never played this game in your life, here’s how simple it is to get a grip of it. The game moves in a circle, and each person needs to pick from “truth” or “dare”. If they pick “truth”, the group gets to ask them a question of their choosing and the selected person needs to answer it truthfully. On the other hand, if the person picks “dare”, then the group can make them do a crazy stunt or just about anything they can think of.

Final Thoughts on Campfire Games

Grab your friends and family and head out to your nearest burn pit and test our campfire fun games! Try out some of these other campfire games for adults and enjoy some great company and memorable laughs!

Don’t forget to stay safe, drink responsibly, and adapt all these games so you can also play them with your children and other people as well! After all, summer vacations are the best moments to bond with your kids, get closer to other family members, or make new friends while on holiday.

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