Unique Youth Group Games!

Whether you are at work or leading a church group, games are vital to building relationships.  There are thousands of games that a youth group can engage in that can enhance the experience for your youth group.

1 Peter 4:8 
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

Scatterball:

If you have a youth group with more than 20 individuals than scatterball is the game for you.  The game is similar to what we call dodge ball, but has a twist to it.  How it works is the ball is thrown into the air and whoever has the ball can only take two steps before throwing.  If the ball hits the player than that individual takes a seat, but is still in the game. 

Minute to Win It:

We’ve all heard of the NBC game and the excitement of possible winning a million dollars.  As a youth leader you have a chance to pick from a list of over 50 games.  You can also put your own twists on games.  This builds teamwork and relationships within your youth group. 

Tug of War:

This game is an instant classic and is always one of the most fun games to play.  This game never gets old, but it is important to change it up a bit.  Make sure that this game is outside and has some sort of muddy pile in the middle.  Leader’s verses the youth group is important to show that you are as involved as the youth group itself. 

Seated Basketball:

Seated basketball is a type of game that is divided into two teams.  The game is divided into multiple rounds.  The individual shooting can place there chair in a specific spot, but cannot move it once seated.  You must pass the ball around a certain amount of times before shooting, but need to watch out for the opposing team.  This game requires a ton of teamwork and strategic play. 

Red-Hot Poker:

Last but not least is a game that requires strength and knowledge.  Get the entire group in a circle while holding hands.  Put a trash can in the middle and try to drag and pull one another into the middle.  If your hands break apart or you touch the trash can then you’re out.  Last one standing wins!

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Remember that these are kids that want to have fun.  They don’t just want to come to youth group to sit in a chair and listen to someone talk.  Play these games once a week before service starts and watch your group grow in ways you would have never expected.