We play these quiz-style games @ msy quite frequently where we pit our 11 small groups against each other. As we go through each question, the groups who got it right get a point, while the ones who struck out get nothing. After all the questions are done, the second place group gets one piece […]
How to Play the “Dump the Kisses” Game It’s basically a game of Capture the Flag with a twist. Instead of grabbing flags, each team has a bucket at the back of their area. Every person then is given a Hershey Kiss. The object of the game is to get as many Hershey Kisses in […]
An NBC “Minute to Win It” Game Materials 2 breath mint boxes ruler Instructions Secure breath mint boxes to the ends of the ruler so they stand lengthwise. Remove piece of the lid so that opening is unobstructed. When the clock starts, player picks up the ruler with their mouth and begins to move their […]
How to Play Shuffle Your Buns One big circle w/ chairs close together. Pull one volunteer out and have them try and sit back in their vacant chair. Although the person next to that empty chair is going to shuffle their buns into that chair and the game is on. For variations you can yell […]
NSEW | Game Setup The room needs to have either four walls, or four square lines (with somewhat equal area on each of the 4 walls or lines) Mark each wall or line with a sign of the 4 points of a compass—North, South, East, and West How to Play NSEW: This is a large […]
Basic Dodgeball Rules Divide the room into two halves with a center dividing line Place the dodgeballs on the center line and start the players on the back line of each side A player is OUT when hit by a ball from an opposing player that does NOT hit the ground, ceiling, wall, or anyone […]
Basic Dodgeball Rules Divide the room into two halves with a center dividing line Place the dodgeballs on the center line and start the players on the back line of each side A player is OUT when hit by a ball from an opposing player that does NOT hit the ground, ceiling, wall, or anyone […]
Basic Dodgeball Rules Divide the room into two halves with a center dividing line Place the dodgeballs on the center line and start the players on the back line of each side A player is OUT when hit by a ball from an opposing player that does NOT hit the ground, ceiling, wall, or anyone […]
Basic Dodgeball Rules Divide the room into two halves with a center dividing line Place the dodgeballs on the center line and start the players on the back line of each side A player is OUT when hit by a ball from an opposing player that does NOT hit the ground, ceiling, wall, or anyone […]
Basic Dodgeball Rules Divide the room into two halves with a center dividing line Place the dodgeballs on the center line and start the players on the back line of each side A player is OUT when hit by a ball from an opposing player that does NOT hit the ground, ceiling, wall, or anyone […]
In Main Street last summer (2011) we ended up playing games every week for about 15 minutes at beginning if the children’s ministry hour. It was fun. The students had a blast being silly and it brought some great playful energy to the large group time. And, it woke the sleepy students up and got […]
“This resource is a super fun video-driven game that encourages lots of crowd interaction. There are 25 short video clips of athletes (skateboarders, bikers, snowboarders…) attempting some pretty cool jumps, flips, and tricks. To play the game, simply play the clips – they’ll pause at the pinnacle of each trick so your students can guess: […]
The Dot Game This is a classic game that we adapted for the stage and a crowd. It went great. The Main Street students especially liked beating me on the last round! source YouTube
How to Play “Bite the Bag” Game: You need a paper bag cut down to about 3-4 inches. The object of the game is to grab the paper bag with your mouth while bending down and balancing on one foot. Your hands or arms cannot touch the ground as well. Some people play this game […]
How to Play the “Man, Gun, Gorilla” Game: This is a life-sized version of the popular game: Paper, Rock, Scissors. Man – embodied by the showing of “muscles” Gun – embodied by, you guessed it, the showing of a “gun” Gorilla – embodied by the “beating of your chest” The contestants stand back-to-back. On the […]
We have played this game in both Main Street and Middle School Youth. How to play Heads or Tails: The only supply you need is a coin, and possibly a prize for the winner. Prior to flipping the coin, the students choose either HEADS or TAILS. They “choose” HEADS by placing their hands on their […]
How to Play the “Ninja Feet” Game: Two participants stand facing each other with their fingers interlaced with their opponent. The object of the game is to be the first to step on one of the opponents feet. before they step on yours. In the process of stomping, the two participants cannot let go of […]
How to Play the Wreath Relay Game: Form teams based on the number of participants who want to play. We broke the group into 5 teams of 5 each. Then you pit two teams against each other with a Christmas wreath for each group. The participants may not use their hands (have them clasp them […]
Notes from: Creative Attention Getters Breakout Session @ CPC 2012 Orlando by John Tasch People make a decision in 8 seconds whether or not they are going to listen to you. If you don’t put on a program for the kids, they will put one on for you! If you’re not exhausted after your ministry, you’re […]
When I was at CPC in 2012, a man named John Tasch did a breakout session titled: “Creative Attention Getters” It was wild! The next week @ msy I stepped into the shoes of John Tasch… it was great! The students really paid attention! source YouTube