Action-Oriented Games
Wall Ball Summary: Wall Ball is a classic playground game that involves throwing the ball against a wall, catching it without fumbling the ball, and trying to get others out! Many variations exist for this simple group game. Ages: 8 and up. Recommended # of people: At least 4. Messiness Factor: Get ready to break [...]
Thirsty Straws Summary: A funny relay race in which players must quickly drink as much water as they can and then pass it on to the next person. Ages: 10 and up. Recommended # of People: Teams of 4. Messiness Factor: Better have a bathroom available! Materials Required: A liter of water per team, straws [...]
Name of Group Game: Spud Type:Outdoor Number:Small Group (3 – 9 people) to Medium Group (10 – 19 people) Age: Elementary school Time: 15 – 20 minutes Summary: This is the perfect outdoor field game to play with kids. Goal: Don’t get all the letters, “SPUD”! Preparation:A soft ball that you can throw at people [...]
Sardines Game Summary: Sardines is like reverse hide-and-seek; one person hides, and the rest of the players look for the one hidden person. When someone finds the hidden person, they quietly join them in hiding — after a while, the group begins to look like sardines! Ages: 10 and up. Recommended # of People: 15-30. [...]
Pulse Game Summary: An action oriented icebreaker that works especially well with large groups of people. A game of quick reflexes and passing on the pulse! Ages: All. Recommended # of People: At least 40 people. Messiness Factor: Might break a small sweat. Materials Required: A coin, a chair, and any small object like a [...]
How to Play Mother, May I? In this game, players must ask “Mother, may I?” and receive a “yes” before following any instructions from Mother. Instructions Play this game with at least three players. Announce that you will be “Mother.” Line the players up facing you about 10 feet away. Give commands to the players [...]
Ghost in the Graveyard Summary: An action game that is typically played outdoors at night. One person is the “ghost” who hides. The others search for the ghost and when he or she is discovered, he or she yells “Ghost in the Graveyard!” and everyone must try to run back to base before the ghost [...]
Follow the Leader: Summary: A hilarious copycat game in which people try to imitate one leader’s actions, and the person in the center attempts to identify who is the originator of the actions (the leader). Ages: 8 and up. Recommended # of People: A group of 8 to 16 people. Messiness factor: Might break a [...]
Capture the Flag: A Classic Outdoor Game Physical Game Provides Lots of Exercise Introduction If you were ever a Boy Scout, you probably played Capture the Flag. It can be a bit rough and physical. For milder versions, see the variations. It’s a great game for parks or other areas with some trees. You’ll need [...]
Banana Pass Summary: A high-paced, messy relay race in which players pass a banana using their feet and the last person must eat the mushy fruit. Ages: 10 and up. Recommended # of People: Teams of 7-10. Messiness Factor: Quite messy! Materials: Bananas, at least 1 per team. Setting: Outdoor. The Banana Pass Game The [...]