by BibleGamesCentral | Dec 22, 2019 | ages 10 to 14, ages 6 to 10, easter, games, indoor, john 12:12-13, john 13:4-20:18, kids, large group, low energy, luke 19:35-38, luke 22:3-24:12, mark 11:7-10, mark 14:10-16:11, matthew 21:7-9, matthew 26:14-28:10, moderate energy, resurrection of jesus, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Resurrection Eggs are a great way to tell the story of Easter. Here’s how you can make your own set of resurrection eggs using items that are really easy to find. Alternatively, you can use our printable Resurrection Eggs Cards which feature images of these items. Also included here is a printable script for telling the story of Easter and several fun games you can play with Resurrection Eggs.
by BibleGamesCentral | Dec 13, 2019 | Acts 1:1-12, ages 10 to 14, ages 6 to 10, easter, games, indoor, John 12:1-8, John 13:1-17, John 18:1-20:29, kids, large group, low energy, low prep, Luke 22:47-62, Luke 23:26-56, Mark 14:12-15:47, Matthew 21:1-11, Matthew 26:47-56, Matthew 27:27-28:8, small group, word game | Uncategorized
This collection of printable Easter word search puzzles are based on Biblical accounts of events leading to Jesus death and resurrection. Solutions to each Easter word search are provided.
by BibleGamesCentral | Dec 3, 2019 | 1 corinthians 15:3-8, ages 10 to 14, ages 6 to 10, easter, games, high energy, indoor, john 20:1-18, kids, large group, luke 24:1-12, mark 16:1-11, matthew 28:1-10, moderate energy, outdoor, resurrection of jesus, small group, youths | Uncategorized
These Easter party games for kids and adults are super easy to prepare and ideal for indoor gatherings. Most of the games here only require Easter eggs, jellybeans, candy and some common household items.
by BibleGamesCentral | Dec 3, 2019 | 1 corinthians 15:3-8, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, easter, games, high energy, indoor, john 20:1-18, kids, large group, low energy, luke 24:1-12, mark 16:1-11, matthew 28:1-10, moderate energy, outdoor, resurrection of jesus, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Planning an Easter celebration at home or in church? These Easter games and activities are perfect to liven up your event. Here you will find games for adults and children; indoor as well as outdoor games. Whether you are preparing for an Easter party, family gathering, Sunday School lesson or church event, these Easter games and activities will surely add an energetic buzz to the occasion.
by BibleGamesCentral | Nov 30, 2019 | 1 corinthians 15:3-8, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, carnival, easter, games, high energy, john 20:1-18, kids, large group, luke 24:1-12, mark 16:1-11, matthew 28:1-10, moderate energy, outdoor, resurrection of jesus, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Carnivals are great fun for both kids and adults. Why not put together an Easter themed carnival? Or you can incorporate several of the games here into your Easter party, family gathering, Sunday School lesson or church event. These games equally well indoors or outdoors and will add an energetic buzz to your Easter celebration.
by BibleGamesCentral | Nov 28, 2019 | 1 corinthians 15:3-8, ages 10 to 14, ages 6 to 10, easter, games, high energy, indoor, john 20:1-18, kids, large group, luke 24:1-12, mark 16:1-11, matthew 28:1-10, moderate energy, outdoor, resurrection of jesus, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Here are some fun and exciting games you can play with Easter eggs! These games are perfect for introducing a Bible lesson on Easter.
by BibleGamesCentral | Nov 26, 2019 | 1 corinthians 15:3-8, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, easter, easter eggs, games, high energy, indoor, john 20:1-18, kids, large group, luke 24:1-12, mark 16:1-11, matthew 28:1-10, minute-to-win-it, moderate energy, resurrection of jesus, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Spice up your Easter party with this collection of Easter Minute to Win It games for both kids and adults. Using only Easter eggs, candy and common household items, these indoor games are easy to prepare, fun to play and entertaining to watch!
by BibleGamesCentral | Nov 25, 2019 | 1 corinthians 15:3-8, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 6 to 10, easter, easter egg hunt, games, high energy, indoor, john 20:1-18, kids, large group, luke 24:1-12, mark 16:1-11, matthew 28:1-10, moderate energy, outdoor, resurrection of jesus, scavenger hunt, small group, treasure hunt, youths | Uncategorized
In these Easter scavenger hunts, players must look for Easter eggs that contain specific items. Beautifully designed free printables are included to make preparations a breeze.
by BibleGamesCentral | Nov 22, 2019 | 1 corinthians 15:3-8, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, easter, evangelism, games, indoor, john 20:1-18, kids, large group, low energy, luke 24:1-12, mark 16:1-11, matthew 28:1-10, missions, outreach, party, resurrection of jesus, share the gospel, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Planning an Easter party at home or in church? This Easter Bingo game featuring Easter eggs, bunnies, candy and other festive illustrations is perfect to liven up your celebration! Download 24 unique Easter Bingo Cards and 40 Easter Bingo Calling Cards here.
by BibleGamesCentral | Nov 21, 2019 | 1 corinthians 15:3-8, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 6 to 10, easter, easter egg hunt, games, high energy, indoor, john 20:1-18, kids, large group, luke 24:1-12, mark 16:1-11, matthew 28:1-10, moderate energy, outdoor, resurrection of jesus, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Here are 10 creative ideas to make your Easter Egg Hunt extra fun. Beautifully designed free printables are included to make preparations a breeze.
by BibleGamesCentral | Oct 23, 2019 | ages 6 to 10, games, guessing game, indoor, kids, large group, low energy, moderate energy, small group, word game | Uncategorized
Our free printable Bible Pictionary for Kids Cards contain easier words and phrases from popular children’s Bible stories. Younger kids may also prefer our suggested cooperative rules where all players work as a team to achieve a common goal.
by BibleGamesCentral | Oct 23, 2019 | ages 6 to 10, games, guessing game, indoor, kids, large group, low energy, moderate energy, small group, word game | Uncategorized
Our free printable Bible Charades for Kids Cards feature easier charades phrases as well as helpful hints for children. Younger kids may also prefer our suggested cooperative rules where all players work as a team to achieve a common goal.
by BibleGamesCentral | Oct 18, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, christmas, evangelism, games, gift-exchange, gifts, indoor, john 3:16, kids, large group, low energy, luke 1:26-33, luke 2:1-21, matthew 2:1-12, missions, moderate energy, outreach, party, presents, share the gospel, youths | Uncategorized
Gift-wrapped presents are passed around as a story is read out loud. (2 printable stories are provided.) When the word “left” comes up in the story, the gifts are passed to the left. When the word “right” comes up in the story, the gifts are passed to the right. This variation of “Pass the Parcel” is a great Christmas game for giving out party gifts and a fun way to conduct a Christmas gift-exchange.
by BibleGamesCentral | Oct 17, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, charades, christmas, evangelism, games, guessing game, indoor, john 3:16, kids, large group, luke 1:26-33, luke 2:1-21, matthew 2:1-12, missions, moderate energy, outreach, party, share the gospel, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Hold up a large blanket between two teams, with one player from each team standing on either side of the blanket. When the blanket goes down, players must quickly identify and shout their opponent’s name! This ice-breaker game can be used to introduce the Christmas story about the angel appearing to young Mary and the shepherds to tell them about the birth of Jesus.
by BibleGamesCentral | Oct 17, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, christmas, evangelism, games, gifts, indoor, john 3:16, kids, large group, low energy, luke 1:26-33, luke 2:1-21, matthew 2:1-12, missions, outreach, party, share the gospel, small group, youths | Uncategorized
If you are preparing gifts for all your party guests, why not play this game before giving them out? Whoever carries the most gifts across the room gets the first pick! You can also play this game with a bunch of gift-wrapped empty boxes.
by BibleGamesCentral | Oct 17, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, christmas, evangelism, games, high energy, indoor, jesus, john 3:16, kids, large group, magi, matthew 2:1-12, missions, moderate energy, outdoor, outreach, party, scavenger hunt, share the gospel, small group, treasure hunt, youths | Uncategorized
Scavenger Hunts are great fun for groups of all ages. In this collection of Christmas Scavenger Hunts, you will be looking for items unique to the holiday season. The ideas here include options for playing indoors as well as a Christmas Scavenger Hunt around the neighborhood. Christmas themed printables are provided to add a touch of celebratory cheer to the occasion.
by BibleGamesCentral | Oct 14, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, christmas, evangelism, games, indoor, john 3:16, kids, large group, low energy, luke 1:26-33, luke 2:1-21, marshmallows, matthew 2:1-12, missions, outreach, party, share the gospel, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Make a marshmallow mountain! Players take turns stacking one marshmallow at a time on a paper plate. The player who causes a marshmallow avalanche loses.
by BibleGamesCentral | Oct 14, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, christmas, evangelism, games, gifts, indoor, john 3:16, kids, large group, low energy, luke 1:26-33, luke 2:1-21, matthew 2:1-12, missions, outreach, party, share the gospel, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Try your hand at unwrapping a Christmas present while wearing a pair of oven mitts. A hilarious twist on the traditional “Pass the Parcel” game.
by BibleGamesCentral | Oct 14, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, christmas, evangelism, games, indoor, john 3:16, kids, large group, low energy, luke 1:26-33, luke 2:1-21, matthew 2:1-12, missions, moderate energy, outreach, party, share the gospel, youths | Uncategorized
Don’t get caught with the ornament in your hands! Players sit in a circle and pass a Christmas ornament around behind their backs while someone standing in the center of the circle tries to guess where the ornament is.
by BibleGamesCentral | Oct 14, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, christmas, evangelism, games, indoor, john 3:16, kids, large group, luke 1:26-33, luke 2:1-21, matthew 2:1-12, missions, moderate energy, outreach, party, share the gospel, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Use paper and other materials to transform a teammate into a Christmas tree! This is a quick and easy game that you can play at any Christmas party! Simply provide the materials and leave the rest to the creativity of your guests.
by BibleGamesCentral | Oct 12, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, bingo, christmas, evangelism, games, indoor, john 3:16, kids, large group, low energy, luke 1:26-33, luke 2:1-21, matthew 2:1-12, missions, outreach, party, share the gospel, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Planning a Christmas party at home or in church? A game of Christmas Bingo is perfect to liven up your celebration! Our Christmas Bingo Cards feature colorful festive illustrations of the nativity scene, baby Jesus, the wise men, Christmas trees, gingerbread houses and more! Download 24 unique Christmas Bingo Cards and 40 Christmas Bingo Calling Cards here.
by BibleGamesCentral | Oct 4, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, christmas, games, indoor, john 6:1-13, kids, large group, low energy, low prep, luke 1:26-38, luke 15:11-32, luke 2:1-7, luke 2:8-20, matthew 2:1-12, small group, word game, youths | Uncategorized
Have fun trying to solve these 10 Christmas word search puzzles. This collection includes easier puzzles for younger children. Several of the Christmas word searches here are based on the biblical accounts of Jesus’ birth recorded for us in the Gospels while others feature hidden words related to holiday festivities. Solutions to each Christmas word search are provided.
by BibleGamesCentral | Oct 2, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, christmas, evangelism, games, guessing game, indoor, john 3:16, kids, large group, luke 1:26-33, luke 2:1-21, matthew 2:1-12, missions, moderate energy, outreach, party, pictionary, share the gospel, small group, word game, youths | Uncategorized
Download your free printable Christmas Pictionary cards here. Play this Christmas version of Pictionary at home, in church, or at any Christmas party! You can also use this game to introduce a lesson on the true meaning of Christmas.
by BibleGamesCentral | Oct 1, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, charades, christmas, evangelism, games, guessing game, indoor, john 3:16, kids, large group, luke 1:26-33, luke 2:1-21, matthew 2:1-12, missions, moderate energy, outreach, party, share the gospel, small group, word game, youths | Uncategorized
Download your free printable Christmas Charades cards here. Christmas Charades is a great party game for all types of gatherings. You can also use this game to introduce a lesson on the true meaning of Christmas.
by BibleGamesCentral | Aug 21, 2019 | 1 Samuel 17:4-50, acts 12:1-19, ages 10 to 14, ages 6 to 10, baby moses, creation, daniel 6:1-28, daniel in the lion’s den, david, exodus 14:10, exodus 14:13-31, exodus 16, exodus 2:1-10, games, genesis 1:1-2:3, genesis 6:5-9:17, goliath, indoor, jesus calms the storm, jesus feeds 5000, jesus feeds multitude, john 6:1-13, joshua 6:1-20, kids, large group, low energy, low prep, luke 10:25-37, luke 15:11-32, luke 9:10-17, manna, mark 4:35-41, mark 6:32-44, matthew 14:13-21, moses, noah’s ark, parable of the good samaritan, parable of the prodigal son, parting of the red sea, peter's escape from prison, quail, small group, wall of jericho, word game | Uncategorized
This collection of Bible word search puzzles are based on various popular Bible stories. The hidden words in these puzzles have been intentionally chosen to help children remember the Bible story. Solutions to each Bible word search are provided.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jun 15, 2019 | ages 6 to 10, exodus 19:5-6, exodus 20:1-17, games, indoor, kids, large group, low prep, moderate energy, small group, ten commandments | Uncategorized
In this relay race, players climb up “Mount Sinai” to collect the Ten Commandments. Use this game to introduce and review your lesson on the Ten Commandments.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jun 15, 2019 | 10 plagues of Egypt, ages 6 to 10, exodus 7-12, games, indoor, kids, low energy, small group | Uncategorized
Play a game of dominoes to introduce a lesson on the 10 plagues of Egypt.
by BibleGamesCentral | May 24, 2019 | acts 5:29, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, daniel 1:1-21, galatians 1:10, games, indoor, john 12:26, kids, large group, low energy, low prep, moderate energy, peer pressure, psalm 1:1-6, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Do you prefer chocolate or vanilla? Summer or winter? Players choose their preferences by moving to either side of the room. Use this game to teach about peer pressure.
by BibleGamesCentral | May 24, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, anxiety, fear, games, hebrews 4:14-16, indoor, kids, large group, low energy, matthew 6:25-34, matthew 8:23-27, philippians 4:6-7, small group, test, worry, youths | Uncategorized
Volunteers must overcome their fear and stick their hands inside a carton box to identify the mystery item it contains. Use this game to teach about fear, worry and anxiety.
by BibleGamesCentral | May 22, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, cookie, daniel 6:1-28, daniel in the lion’s den, food, games, indoor, john 16:33, kids, large group, low energy, low prep, minute-to-win-it, revelation 21:1-5, small group, youths | Uncategorized
In this minute-to-win-it game, players try to move cookies from their foreheads into their mouths using only their facial muscles; no hands allowed. Use this game to introduce the Bible story of Daniel in the Lions’ Den.
by BibleGamesCentral | May 6, 2019 | ages 10 to 14, ages 6 to 10, exodus 16:1-4, exodus 16:31, exodus 16:9-18, exodus 3:8, games, indoor, jesus feeds 5000, jesus feeds multitude, john 6:1-13, kids, large group, low prep, luke 9:10-17, manna and quail, mark 6:32-44, matthew 14:13-21, matthew 15:32-38, moderate energy, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Play a game of “raining” cornflakes into cups to introduce the Bible story about Jesus feeding the five thousand or about God “raining” down manna from heaven.
by BibleGamesCentral | May 6, 2019 | acts 9:1-21, ages 10 to 14, ages 6 to 10, food, games, indoor, kids, large group, luke 19:1-10, moderate energy, outdoor, paul’s conversion, relay, road to damascus, saul’s conversion, youths, zacchaeus the tax collector | Uncategorized
In this fun relay, teams eat their way to clues that reveal a Bible verse. Use this game to introduce the Bible story about Zacchaeus climbing a sycamore tree to see Jesus, or about Saul’s conversion.
by BibleGamesCentral | May 4, 2019 | 1 corinthians 15:3-8, ages 10 to 14, ages 6 to 10, games, genesis 18:16-19:29, high energy, indoor, jesus’ return, john 20:1-18, judgment, kids, large group, lot’s wife, luke 17:26-33, luke 24:1-12, mark 16:1-11, matthew 28:1-10, no prep, outdoor, pillar of salt, resurrection of jesus, small group, sodom and gomorrah, teambuilding, youths | Uncategorized
This highly energetic game is popular with kids and younger youths. Play this game before introducing the Bible story about the resurrection of Jesus, or about Sodom and Gomorrah where Lot’s wife was turned into a pillar of salt.
by BibleGamesCentral | May 3, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, colossians 3:15, colossians 3:8-10, fighting, galatians 5:15-26, games, getting along, hebrews 12:14, indoor, jesus forgives, jesus heals paralyzed man, kids, large group, luke 5:17-26, moderate energy, no prep, outdoor, peace, proverbs 19:11, quarrelling, romans 12:18, romans 14:19, small group, teambuilding, youths | Uncategorized
Work as a team to move tennis balls using strings tied to a rubber band. Use this game to introduce the Bible story of Jesus healing a paralyzed man, to teach that God wants us to get along with each other or as a teambuilding game.
by BibleGamesCentral | May 3, 2019 | 1 john 5:4-5, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, exodus 14:21-22, games, god will help us in times of trouble, indoor, isaiah 43:2, jesus walks on water, john 14:16, john 16:33, joshua 3:14-17, kids, large group, low prep, matthew 14:22-33, moderate energy, outdoor, peter walks on water, revelation 21:1-5, small group, teambuilding, youths | Uncategorized
Cross a pretend river using pieces of paper as stepping stones. Use this game to introduce the Bible story of Jesus and Peter walking on water, to teach that God will help us in times of trouble, or as a teambuilding game.
by BibleGamesCentral | May 3, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, birth of jesus, christmas, colossians 3:15, colossians 3:8-10, fighting, galatians 5:15-26, games, getting along, hebrews 12:14, indoor, isaiah 9:6-7, john 3:16, kids, large group, luke 2:1-7, micah 5:2, moderate energy, no prep, outdoor, peace, proverbs 12:16, proverbs 19:11, quarrelling, romans 12:18, romans 14:19, small group, teambuilding, youths | Uncategorized
Find creative ways to squeeze as many people as possible on a piece of newspaper that gets smaller with each round. Use this game to introduce the story of Jesus’ birth, to teach about getting along with difficult people or as a teambuilding game.
by BibleGamesCentral | May 3, 2019 | ages 6 to 10, compassion, craft, forgiveness, games, god is everywhere, indoor, jonah, jonah 1-3, kids, large group, low energy, obedience, outdoor, repentance, small group, youths | Uncategorized
In this cup-and-ball game, players try to get Jonah into the mouth of a whale. Use this game to introduce the story of Jonah.
by BibleGamesCentral | May 3, 2019 | 1 Samuel 17:4-50, ages 10 to 14, ages 6 to 10, craft, david, games, goliath, honor god, indoor, kids, large group, low energy, moderate energy, outdoor, overcome obstacles, small group, trust god, youths | Uncategorized
Make paper cup slingshots to shoot marshmallows or crushed paper balls at “Goliath”. Use this game to introduce the story of David and Goliath.
by BibleGamesCentral | May 3, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, games, indoor, joshua, joshua 6:1-20, kids, large group, low energy, low prep, moderate energy, small group, wall of jericho, youths | Uncategorized
Blow up balloons and release the air to demolish walls made of paper cups. Use this game to introduce the story of Joshua and the battle of Jericho.
by BibleGamesCentral | May 3, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, exodus 14:10, exodus 14:13-31, games, icebreakers, indoor, kids, large group, low prep, moderate energy, moses, parting of the red sea, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Separate ping pong balls of 2 different colors using only paper plates as fans. Use this game to introduce the story of Moses and the parting of the Red Sea.
by BibleGamesCentral | May 3, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, colorful coat, forgiveness, games, genesis 37 and 39-50, genesis 37:23 and 28, genesis 37:3-4, genesis 45:3-5, god’s sovereignty, indoor, joseph, kids, large group, low energy, low prep, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Play this fun and exciting variation of the Spoons card game to introduce a lesson about Joseph. The goal is to be the first to collect 4 of the same Single-colored Coat cards. And as soon as any player succeeds in doing this, don’t be the last to grab a Multi-colored Coat card from the center of the table!
by BibleGamesCentral | May 3, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, creation, games, genesis 1:1-2:3, genesis 6:5-9:17, icebreakers, kids, large group, low energy, low prep, moderate energy, noah’s ark, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Players try to identify the animal they have been assigned by asking yes or no questions. Great for all ages and for both small and large groups. This game can be used to introduce a lesson on Creation or Noah’s Ark.
by BibleGamesCentral | Apr 15, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, games, guessing game, indoor, kids, large group, low energy, low prep, moderate energy, small group, word game, youths | Uncategorized
Use our mobile friendly Bible Pictionary Cards or download your free printable cards here. Bible Pictionary is a classic game where your goal is to get your teammates to correctly identify what you have drawn. A timeless favorite.
by BibleGamesCentral | Apr 9, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99 small group, ages 6 to 10, ephesians 1:3-14, games, genesis 1:26-27, icebreakers, identity in jesus christ, indoor, john 1:12, john 3:16, kids, large group, low energy, low prep, mixers, moderate energy, outdoor, youths | Uncategorized
Players try to identify the Bible character they have been assigned by asking yes or no questions. Great for all ages and for both small and large groups. This game can also be used to introduce a lesson on our identity in Jesus Christ.
by BibleGamesCentral | Apr 8, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, games, house on rock, house on sand, indoor, kids, low energy, low prep, matthew 7:21-23; luke 6:46-49; genesis 11:1-9, matthew 7:24-27, parable, small group, tower of babel, wise and foolish builders, youths | Uncategorized
Try to keep the tower from crashing down as you take turns removing a block from the tower and placing it back at the top. Use this game to introduce or reinforce a Bible lesson on the Wise and Foolish Builders or the Tower of Babel.
by BibleGamesCentral | Apr 8, 2019 | 2 timothy 3:16-17, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, games, high energy, indoor, kids, large group, luke 15:1-7, matthew 13:44-46, moderate energy, outdoor, parable of hidden treasure, parable of pearl, parable of the lost sheep, scavenger hunt, small group, what is the bible, youths | Uncategorized
In this scavenger hunt, teams must use the Bible to solve 66 simple puzzles. (One from each book of the Bible.) The answers to these puzzles are the items they must hunt for. A great activity for family or ministry events. You can also use this game to teach about the Bible, the Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl or the Parable of the Lost Sheep.
by BibleGamesCentral | Apr 3, 2019 | 1 corinthians 15:3-8, ages 10 to 14, ages 6 to 10, easter, empty tomb, games, indoor, john 20:1-18, kids, large group, luke 24:1-12, mark 16:1-11, matthew 28:1-10, moderate energy, outdoor, resurrection, youths | Uncategorized
Standing in a line, teams race to pass Easter eggs from one player to another using only paper plates. The first team to transfer all the eggs wins. This game can be used to introduce a lesson on Easter.
by BibleGamesCentral | Mar 5, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, games, indoor, kids, kingdom of god, kingdom of heaven, large group, low energy, low prep, luke 15:1-7, matthew 13:44-46, moderate energy, parable of hidden treasure, parable of pearl, parable of the lost sheep, small group, value systems, youths | Uncategorized
Similar to the popular TV game show “The Price is Right”, players try to guess the price of various items. A great game to teach about what’s really valuable in this world.
by BibleGamesCentral | Mar 5, 2019 | 1 corinthians 12:12-27, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, church, community, ecclesiastes 4:9-12, fellowship, games, hebrews 10:24-25, indoor, kids, large group, low prep, moderate energy, small group, team building, teamwork, youths | Uncategorized
Try to keep 3 balloons in the air for as long as possible and learn about being part of a Christian community.
by BibleGamesCentral | Mar 5, 2019 | ages 6 to 10, games, indoor, kids, large group, low prep, luke 15:1-7, moderate energy, parable of lost sheep, small group | Uncategorized
Players hunt for ten sheep that have been hidden. (With one sheep especially difficult to find.) Use this game to introduce the Parable of the Lost Sheep.
by BibleGamesCentral | Mar 5, 2019 | ages 10 to 14, ages 6 to 10, creation, games, genesis 1:1-2:3, genesis 6:5-9:17, icebreakers, indoor, kids, large group, low prep, moderate energy, noah’s ark, outdoor, youths | Uncategorized
Have fun mimicking your assigned animal to find your counterpart! Use this game to introduce a lesson on Creation or Noah’s Ark. You can also use this game as a general ice-breaker game or to break a large group into pairs.
by BibleGamesCentral | Mar 5, 2019 | 1 corinthians 12:12-27, adults, ages 6 to 10, church, community, ecclesiastes 4:9-12, fellowship, games, genesis 6:5-9:17, hebrews 10:24-25, indoor, kids, low energy, low prep, memory game, moderate energy, noah’s ark, small group, team building, teamwork, youths | Uncategorized
This Bible memory game can be played as an introduction to a lesson on being part of a Christian community or Noah’s Ark.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 29, 2019 | 1 john 4:4, 2 kings 6:8-17, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, armor of God, colossians 1:15-18, ephesians 6:10-18, games, indoor, john 14:15-17, kids, large group, low energy, low prep, small group, spiritual warfare, youths | Uncategorized
Race to sink all your opponent’s ships before your own ships get sunk in this guessing game.
Played between 2 players or 2 teams, you can use this game in lessons on spiritual warfare or the armor of God.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 29, 2019 | acts 5:29, ages 10 to 14, ages 6 to 10, daniel 1:3-10, galatians 1:10, games, indoor, john 12:26, kids, large group, moderate energy, no prep, outdoor, peer pressure, psalm 1, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Use this follow-the-leader game to teach about peer pressure.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 29, 2019 | acts 5:29, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, daniel 1:3-10, galatians 1:10, games, indoor, john 12:26, kids, large group, low energy, low prep, moderate energy, outdoor, peer pressure, psalm 1, small group, youths | Uncategorized
A fun musical game that can be played at parties or as part of a lesson on peer pressure.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 29, 2019 | 2 timothy 2:13, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, deuteronomy 7:8-12, exodus 6:7, faithfulness, fruit of the spirit, galatians 5:16, galatians 5:22-23, games, high energy, indoor, john 10:1-6, john 10:14-15, kids, large group, low prep, outdoor, youths | Uncategorized
In this fast-paced, active game, 2 teams of “dogs” compete to bring home the “bone”. An energetic introduction to a lesson on faithfulness.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 29, 2019 | 1 corinthians 13:4, 2 thessalonians 3:13, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, colossians 3:12, dominoes, ecclesiastes 3:1, ecclesiastes 3:11, ephesians 4:2, fruit of the spirit, galatians 5:16, galatians 5:22-23, galatians 6:9, games, indoor, isaiah 40:30-31, james 1:2-4, jeremiah 29:11, kids, large group, low energy, low prep, patience, perseverance, proverbs 15:18, proverbs 3:5-6, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Set up standing dominoes in creative arrangements to achieve the best domino toppling effect. A great activity for lessons on perseverance and patience.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 29, 2019 | 1 corinthians 13:4, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, colossians 3:12, ecclesiastes 3:1, ecclesiastes 3:11, ephesians 4:2, fruit of the spirit, galatians 5:16, galatians 5:22-23, games, indoor, isaiah 40:30-31, james 1:2-4, jeremiah 29:11, kids, large group, low energy, low prep, patience, proverbs 15:18, small group, taking turns, youths | Uncategorized
Play a game that requires taking turns to teach patience.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 29, 2019 | 1 corinthians 13:4, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, colossians 3:12, ecclesiastes 3:1, ecclesiastes 3:11, ephesians 4:2, fruit of the spirit, galatians 5:16, galatians 5:22-23, games, indoor, isaiah 40:30-31, james 1:2-4, jeremiah 29:11, kids, large group, low energy, low prep, patience, proverbs 15:18, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Use any jigsaw puzzle to teach patience.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 29, 2019 | acts 13:30-31, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, colossians 3:15, colossians 3:8-10, fighting, fruit of the spirit, galatians 5:15-26, games, hebrews 12:14, high energy, isaiah 59:2, isaiah 9:6, kids, large group, messy, outdoor, peace, philippians 4:6-7, quarreling, romans 12:18, romans 5:1, romans 5:8, romans 6:23, sinful nature, wet, youths | Uncategorized
Kids love getting wet and messy! Have fun shooting water at one another while learning about God’s view on fighting and peace.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 29, 2019 | 1 corinthians 1:10, 1 corinthians 12:12-14, 1 corinthians 12:27, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, colossians 1:18, colossians 3:12-14, fruit of the spirit, galatians 5:16, galatians 5:22-23, games, hebrews 12:14, icebreakers, indoor, john 13:3-5, kids, large group, leadership, luke 22:25-26, mark 9:35, moderate energy, no prep, outdoor, peace, romans 12:18, unity, youths | Uncategorized
This large group Rock-Paper-Scissors battle is a fun (and slightly chaotic) Christian icebreaker game for church that can also be used to teach unity and servant leadership.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 29, 2019 | 1 john 1:9, acts 13:30-31, ages 10 to 14, ages 6 to 10, experiments, fruit of the spirit, galatians 5:22-23, isaiah 59:2, john 1:12, john 14:15-17, john 3:16, joy, kids, large group, low energy, low prep, luke 15:1-32, messy, outdoor, rejoicing in heaven, revelation 21:4, romans 15:13, romans 3:23, romans 5:8, romans 6:23, small group, youths | Uncategorized
This Bible science experiment using Mentos and soda creates a messy eruption that can teach us about joy in our lives and rejoicing in heaven.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 29, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, discipleship, following jesus, fruit of the spirit, games, indoor, john 10:11-15, john 10:2-5, john 14:15-17, john 14:26, kids, large group, low prep, moderate energy, obedience, outdoor, sheep, shepherd, youths | Uncategorized
Be prepared for noise and chaos, with half of the group shouting and the other half trying to listen out for the correct voice to follow! A great way to introduce the topic of discipleship and following the Good Shepherd.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 23, 2019 | 1 john 3:17, 1 timothy 6:18, acts 1:8, ages 6 to 10, evangelism, fruit of the spirit, galatians 5:22-23, games, hebrews 13:16, indoor, kids, kindness, love, low energy, low prep, luke 3:11, matthew 28:19-20, matthew 4:18-22, missions, small group | Uncategorized
This popular card game can be used in lessons on evangelism and missions as well as to teach kindness.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 23, 2019 | 1 john 3:17, 1 timothy 6:18, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, ephesians 2:8-10, faith in action, fruit of the spirit, galatians 5:22-23, games, hebrews 13:16, indoor, james 2:14-17, kids, kindness, large group, love, low energy, low prep, luke 3:11, matthew 25:31-46, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Fashion the most creative outfits with just toilet paper and masking tape. Use this game to teach about practical ways we can show kindness to others.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 23, 2019 | 1 thessalonians 2:7-8, 2 timothy 2:24-26, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, fruit of the spirit, galatians 5:16-17, galatians 5:22-23, games, gentleness, indoor, isaiah 40:11, kids, large group, low energy, low prep, matthew 11:29, proverbs 15:1, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Carefully pick up one stick at a time without moving any other sticks. Use this game to teach about gentleness.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 23, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, ephesians 4:15, ephesians 4:29, fruit of the spirit, games, hebrews 10:24-25, indoor, kids, large group, love, low energy, no prep, outdoor, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Sitting in a circle, each person says something nice to his/her neighbor. This simple activity provides an opportunity to practice using our speech to build others up.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 23, 2019 | 1 john 3:17, 1 timothy 6:18, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, fruit of the spirit, galatians 5:22-23, games, hebrews 13:16, indoor, kids, kindness, large group, love, low energy, luke 3:11, no prep, no supplies, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Figure out the solutions to these river crossing puzzles and learn about kindness.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 23, 2019 | 1 corinthians 13:4-8, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, games, indoor, kids, large group, love, love protects, low prep, moderate energy, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Have fun keeping balloons in the air and learn about how love always protects.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 23, 2019 | 1 corinthians 13:4-7, 1 john 1:8-10, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, ephesians 4:32, forgiveness, games, indoor, kids, large group, love, low energy, low prep, matthew 18:21-35, matthew 22:36-39, parable of the unmerciful servant, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Challenge everyone to identify and erase wrong statements from a given list. This activity can be used in lessons on forgiveness and to teach that love keeps no record of wrongs.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 23, 2019 | 1 corinthians 13:4-8, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, fruit of the spirit, games, indoor, kids, large group, love, low energy, low prep, matthew 22:36-39, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Challenge one another to describe a given item in as many ways as possible. Just as an object can be described in so many different ways, 1 Corinthians 13 shows us that there are different aspects to love as well.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 23, 2019 | active, ages 10 to 14, ages 6 to 10, blow wind blow, disciples, discipleship, following jesus, games, icebreakers, indoor, john 13:34-35, kids, large group, low prep, luke 6:13-16, mark 12:28-31, matthew 10:2-4, matthew 22:36-39, mixers, moderate energy, movement, no prep, outdoor, youths | Uncategorized
Use this variation of “Blow Wind Blow” to introduce the first Twelve Disciples of Jesus or in a lesson on discipleship.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 23, 2019 | active, ages 10 to 14, ages 6 to 10, animals, blow wind blow, creation, games, genesis 1:1-31, icebreakers, indoor, kids, large group, low prep, mixers, moderate energy, movement, no prep, outdoor, youths | Uncategorized
Use this variation of “Blow Wind Blow” to introduce the creation story or any other Bible story with animals.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 17, 2019 | 1 john 3:18, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, ephesians 4:29, games, guessing game, indoor, james 1:19, james 3:2-8, kids, large group, love, love in action, low prep, luke 10:25-37, moderate energy, parable of the good samaritan, power of the tongue, small group, word game, youths | Uncategorized
In Forbidden Words, also known as Bible Taboo, players use verbal clues to get teammates to guess a word. The word itself or any of the forbidden words listed cannot be used. Play this exciting game to learn about the power of the tongue or love in action.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 17, 2019 | 1 john 1:9, acts 13:30-31, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, christmas, evangelism, games, gifts, indoor, isaiah 59:2, john 1:12, john 3:16, kids, large group, low energy, missions, music, outreach, party, romans 3:23, romans 5:8, romans 6:23, share the gospel, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Play a game of Pass the Parcel before sharing the Gospel. Especially great for Christmas celebrations and other parties.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 17, 2019 | acts 1:8, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, evangelism, games, gifts, indoor, john 3:16, kids, large group, low energy, matthew 28:19-20, missions, music, outreach, party, share the gospel, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Play a game of Pass the Parcel before teaching about the importance of evangelism and missions.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 17, 2019 | 1 john 1:9, acts 13:30-31, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, christmas, evangelism, games, gifts, indoor, isaiah 59:2, john 1:12, john 3:16, kids, large group, low energy, missions, moderate energy, outreach, party, romans 3:23, romans 5:8, romans 6:23, share the gospel, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Stack the presents as high as possible. A great evangelism game to introduce the greatest gift of all – Jesus.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 17, 2019 | active, acts 1:8, ages 10 to 14, ages 6 to 10, blow wind blow, evangelism, games, genesis 1:28, genesis 11:1-9, genesis 9:7, icebreakers, indoor, john 3:16, kids, large group, low prep, matthew 28:19-20, missions, mixers, moderate energy, movement, no prep, outdoor, romans 10:9-15, tower of babel, youths | Uncategorized
Play this international edition of “Blow Wind Blow” to introduce a lesson on evangelism and missions or the Tower of Babel.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 17, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, fruit of the spirit, galatians 5:22-23, indoor, john 14:16, john 16:33, john 3:16, joy, kids, large group, low energy, low prep, peace, revelation 21:1-5, small group, summer, youths | Uncategorized
What’s better than an ice-cold lemonade on a hot summer day? Make lemonades and learn about the biblical perspective of “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade”.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 17, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, games, genesis 1:28, genesis 11:1-9, genesis 9:7, house on rock, house on sand, indoor, kids, large group, low energy, luke 6:46-49, matthew 7:24-27, moderate energy, no prep, outdoor, parable, small group, team building, teamwork, tower of babel, wise and foolish builders, youths | Uncategorized
Teams compete to construct the tallest tower using newspapers and tape. Use this game to introduce or reinforce a Bible lesson on the Wise and Foolish Builders, Tower of Babel or the importance of being part of a church community.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 16, 2019 | 1 john 3:18, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, ephesians 2:8-10, faith in action, games, indoor, james 2:14-17, kids, large group, love, love in action, low prep, luke 10:25-37, matthew 25:31-46, moderate energy, small group, word game, youths | Uncategorized
Use our mobile friendly Bible Charades Cards or download your free printable cards here. Bible Charades is a great party game that you can also use to teach about love and faith in action.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 16, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, faithfulness, fruit of the spirit, galatians 5:22-23, games, gentleness, goodness, indoor, joy, kids, kindness, large group, love, low energy, low prep, patience, peace, self-control, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Play this variation of Battleship to help everyone remember the Fruit of the Spirit. Played between 2 players or 2 teams, the first to harvest all nine fruit wins!
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 6, 2019 | ages 6 to 10, games, gifts, indoor, kids, large group, low energy, music, party, small group | Uncategorized
A great traditional party game for kids.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 6, 2019 | ages 6 to 10, faithfulness, fruit of the spirit, galatians 5:22-23, games, gentleness, goodness, indoor, joy, kids, kindness, large group, love, low energy, low prep, memory game, patience, peace, self-control, small group | Uncategorized
This fruit of the Spirit game is an activity that challenges your memory and helps you remember all 9 attributes of the fruit of the Spirit.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 5, 2019 | active, ages 6 to 10, faithfulness, fruit of the spirit, galatians 5:16-25, games, gentleness, goodness, indoor, joy, kids, kindness, large group, love, low prep, moderate energy, movement, patience, peace, self-control, sin, sinful nature | Uncategorized
This simple game teaches kids the differences between fruit of the Spirit and sinful nature.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 5, 2019 | active, ages 6 to 10, faithfulness, fruit of the spirit, galatians 5:16-25, games, gentleness, goodness, indoor, joy, kids, kindness, large group, love, low prep, moderate energy, movement, patience, peace, self-control, sin, sinful nature | Uncategorized
This relay race helps everyone differentiate between fruit of the Spirit and sinful nature.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 4, 2019 | active, ages 10 to 14, ages 6 to 10, blow wind blow, faithfulness, fruit of the spirit, galatians 5:22-23, games, gentleness, goodness, icebreakers, indoor, joy, kids, kindness, large group, love, low prep, mixers, moderate energy, movement, no prep, outdoor, patience, peace, self-control, youths | Uncategorized
This lively variation of Blow Wind Blow helps everyone remember the fruit of the Spirit.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 4, 2019 | active, ages 10 to 14, ages 6 to 10, blow wind blow, games, icebreakers, indoor, kids, large group, low prep, mixers, moderate energy, movement, no prep, outdoor, youths | Uncategorized
A great icebreaker game that helps break up cliques by injecting movement and excitement. It can also be played to help players get to know one another or to wake up the class in the middle of a heavy day.
