Books of the Bible Games
These Books of the Bible Games are designed to help players become more familiar with the various books and sections of the Bible. These games are easy to prepare and many of them come with beautiful printables.
Bible Catch It Say It
Players stand in a circle and toss a ball among themselves. Whoever catches the ball must say the name of the next book of the Bible before tossing it to another player. Play this quick game to see if players can recall the names of all 66 books in the correct order.
Bible Keep It Up
Teams try to recall the 66 Books of the Bible in the correct order while keeping their balloon up in the air.
Bible Pass the Basket
With players sitting in a circle, 3 baskets containing Books of the Bible Cards are passed around. When the music stops, players holding the baskets must randomly take a card from their basket and arrange them according to their order in the Bible. Download the beautiful, printable Books of the Bible Cards here.
Bible Look It Up
Players must quickly locate various verses in a hardcopy Bible and write down their respective page numbers. The first team to find all 66 Bible verses wins. You can use this game to introduce the different books and sections of the Bible.
Bible Clothesline
In this relay, players must rearrange Books of the Bible Cards which are randomly pegged to a clothesline. The first team to arrange all 66 cards in the correct order wins. Download the beautiful, printable Books of the Bible Cards here.
Bible Slot and Sort
Use this cooperative game to help players collectively recall the order of the 66 books of the Bible. Download the beautiful, printable cards here.
Bible Swaparoo
Interesting game play makes this a really fun card game! Players must try to match Mission Cards with the appropriate Game Cards. With each turn, they have to decide which cards to keep, swap or pass to the next player. Use this game to help players become more familiar with the names and sections of the 66 books of the Bible.
Bible Train
This is an adaptation of the Mexican Train game. Instead of domino pieces, players connect Bible Train Cards to a Bible Train Hub. This game helps players become more familiar with the order of the 66 books of the Bible as well as the sections they fall under.
Sections of the Bible Memory Game
In this memory game, players must match Sections of the Bible Cards with the correct Books of the Bible Card. Use this game to introduce and familiarize players with the various sections of the Bible. Download the beautiful, printable cards here.
Books of the Bible Memory Game
This memory game with beautifully illustrated Books of the Bible Cards helps players become more familiar with the various books of the Bible. You can also use this game to introduce the different sections of the Bible.
Bible Bingo
This Bible Bingo game is uniquely designed to help players become more familiar with the various books and sections of the Bible. Each Bible Bingo Card is divided into sections that correspond to the sections of the Bible. Download 12 unique Bible Bingo Cards and 66 Bible Bingo Calling Cards here.
Resurrection Eggs
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.
Easter Word Search
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.
Easter Games and Activities for Kids
Whether you are looking for sit-down Easter games for kids or high-energy activities to burn off their excess energy (from eating all that Easter candy?), we’re sure you will find something suitable here!
Easter Games for Adults
Adults love to have fun too! Here are some Easter themed games that you can play with your adult guests during your Easter party, family gathering, small group meeting or church event!
Easter Indoor Party Games
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.
Easter Games and Activities
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.
Easter Carnival Games
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.
Easter Egg Games
Here are some fun and exciting games you can play with Easter eggs! These games are perfect for introducing a Bible lesson on Easter.
Easter Minute To Win It Games
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!
Easter Scavenger Hunts
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.
Adult Easter Egg Hunts
Easter egg hunts are not only fun for kids; they can be great for adults too! Whether you are planning an adult Easter egg hunt for movie buffs, fans of word games, Instagrammers or a just a fun-loving bunch of friends, you will find an idea that works for you here!
Easter Bingo
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.
10 Fun and Creative Easter Egg Hunt Ideas
Here are 10 creative ideas to make your Easter Egg Hunt extra fun. Beautifully designed free printables are included to make preparations a breeze.
Bible Pictionary for Kids
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.
Bible Charades for Kids
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.
Christmas Left Right Game
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.
Blanket Name Game
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.
Elf Challenge
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.
Christmas Scavenger Hunt
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.
Marshmallow Stack
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.
Oven Mitt Unwrap
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.
Who has the Ornament?
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.
Christmas Tree Dress Up
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.
Christmas Bingo
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.
Christmas Games
Here is our collection of delightfully fun Christmas games for kids and adults. In the mix are lively Christmas party games as well as more relaxed (read quieter) Christmas game ideas. Whether you are planning a holiday party, Christmas family gathering, Sunday School lesson or church event, these Christmas games will add a healthy dose of festive cheer to the occasion. And preparations will be a breeze with the beautiful free printables provided.
Christmas Word Search
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.
Christmas Pictionary
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.
Christmas Charades
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.
Bible Word Search
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.
Bible Board Games
Bible board games are not only great for bringing people together, they have the added benefit of introducing elements of biblical teaching or simply opening conversations about spiritual matters.
Here are some Christian board games that caught our attention.
Pasta Pick-Up
In this intentionally unfair relay, teams are given uncooked pasta of differing thicknesses to complete the same task. They must move empty soda cans, held by pasta in players’ mouths, from one end of the room to another. Use this game to teach about injustice.
Come On Up, Moses!
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.
Ping Near Pong
Players toss or roll ping-pong balls into a marked circle. The team with 2 ping-pong balls closest together wins. Use this game to introduce a lesson on singleness, dating and marriage.
Plagues Dominoes
Play a game of dominoes to introduce a lesson on the 10 plagues of Egypt.
Cooperative Board Games
Here are some family-friendly cooperative board games that are great for bringing people together to create shared experiences and memories. All without the unnecessary tension that competitive games sometimes produce.
Youth Group Games
Our favorite youth group games that are not only fun to play, but also deal with various issues our young people are facing. These Bible games for youths can help you better engage your audience, making your lessons more meaningful, more memorable and more actionable.
Emoji Story
Players exercise their creativity by crafting stories based on random emojis they are assigned. Use this game to teach about dealing with pain and sadness.
Do You Prefer…
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.
Simon Says Extreme
Play an advanced version of Simon Says, where pairs of players have to hold a balloon between their backs. Use this game to teach about submitting to authority.
Rowdy Retrieve
Blindfolded players try to ignore noisy distractions to stay focused on their teammates’ instructions to retrieve crushed papers balls. Use this game to teach about silence and solitude.
What’s in the Box?
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.
Liking Them Balloons
In this game, players race to collect balloons with as many “Likes” as possible. Use this game to teach about self-worth and to address the issue of social media “Likes” addiction.
Box of Lies
Volunteers open boxes containing bizarre items and choose to either describe it truthfully or lie about what’s in the box. The audience votes on whether he’s telling the truth or not. Use this adaptation of a popular talk show game to teach about doubting faith.
Face the Cookie
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.
Cloudy With a Chance of Cornflakes
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.
Can You See?
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.
Bible Games for Kids to Teach Bible Stories
Our favorite Bible games for kids to introduce popular bible stories. These Bible games for children will bring an added dimension of fun and energy to your Sunday School lesson.
Freeze Tag
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.
Yellow Fuzzies on the Move
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.
Stepping Stones
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.
No More Room
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.
Big Gulp of Jonah
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.
Defeat the Giant
Make paper cup slingshots to shoot marshmallows or crushed paper balls at “Goliath”. Use this game to introduce the story of David and Goliath.
Windy Demolition
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.
Fan a-Way
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.
Collect the Coats
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!
Animals Who Am I?
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.
Bible Pictionary
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.
Two Truths and a Lie
Players take turns to share three statements about themselves and everyone else tries to guess which two statements are true and which is a lie. This no-prep ice-breaker game is ideal for adults and youths. You can also use this game to teach about false teachings or about honesty.
Bible Who Am I?
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.
Best Bible Games for Adults
Our top collection of fun and meaningful Bible games for adults. Great for parties, family get-togethers, church ministry meetings, small group gatherings or any Christian event.
Balloon Juggling
Keep as many balloons in the air for as long as possible and learn about Jesus’ perspective on busyness.
Jenga
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.
Picture Perfect Bible Scavenger Hunt
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.
Where in the Bible?
In this Bible search game, teams race each another to find Bible verses that contain a given word. The team that finds the most verses wins.
Replication
Players are challenged to memorize 15 playing cards and their positions. A great game to learn about imitating Jesus.
Bible Drop a Hint
Providing only one-word hints, clue givers try to get their teammate to guess a given word or phrase. An exciting, fast paced game that’s extremely fun for adults and youths.
Easter Egg Plate Relay
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.
Favorites
Here are our favorite collections of Bible games!
Guess the Price
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.
Up in the Air
Try to keep 3 balloons in the air for as long as possible and learn about being part of a Christian community.
Baa Baa Lost Sheep
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.
Animal Match-up
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.
2 by 2 Memory Game
This Bible memory game can be played as an introduction to a lesson on being part of a Christian community or Noah’s Ark.
Battleship
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.
Simon Says
Use this follow-the-leader game to teach about peer pressure.
Statues Don’t Laugh
A fun musical game that can be played at parties or as part of a lesson on peer pressure.
Dog and Bone
In this fast-paced, active game, 2 teams of “dogs” compete to bring home the “bone”. An energetic introduction to a lesson on faithfulness.
Domino Effect
Set up standing dominoes in creative arrangements to achieve the best domino toppling effect. A great activity for lessons on perseverance and patience.
Wait Your Turn
Play a game that requires taking turns to teach patience.
Jigsaw Challenge
Use any jigsaw puzzle to teach patience.
Water Pistol Shootout
Kids love getting wet and messy! Have fun shooting water at one another while learning about God’s view on fighting and peace.
Rock Paper Scissors Conga
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.
Shepherd’s Voice
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.
Go Fish
This popular card game can be used in lessons on evangelism and missions as well as to teach kindness.
Toilet Paper Dress Up
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.
Pick Up Sticks
Carefully pick up one stick at a time without moving any other sticks. Use this game to teach about gentleness.
Say Something Nice
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.
Rainy Riddle
Figure out the solutions to these river crossing puzzles and learn about kindness.
Keep It Up!
Have fun keeping balloons in the air and learn about how love always protects.
Blow It Pop!
Blow up balloons until they pop! Use this game to teach about self-control and anger.
Egg Drop
Teams design and build protective structures that will prevent a raw egg from breaking after a 10-foot drop. This team building activity can also be used to introduce lessons on God’s protection and gentleness.
What’s Wrong?
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.
Describe It
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.
Trust Walk
Blindfolded participants are led through an obstacle course by a sighted partner. An excellent team building game with a lesson on being part of a Christian community. You can also use this game to teach about the Holy Spirit.
Twelve Disciples Blow Wind Blow
Use this variation of “Blow Wind Blow” to introduce the first Twelve Disciples of Jesus or in a lesson on discipleship.
Animals Blow Wind Blow
Use this variation of “Blow Wind Blow” to introduce the creation story or any other Bible story with animals.
Forbidden Words (Bible Taboo)
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.
Pass the Gift
Play a game of Pass the Parcel before sharing the Gospel. Especially great for Christmas celebrations and other parties.
Pass it On
Play a game of Pass the Parcel before teaching about the importance of evangelism and missions.
Pile Up the Presents
Stack the presents as high as possible. A great evangelism game to introduce the greatest gift of all – Jesus.
Blow Around the World
Play this international edition of “Blow Wind Blow” to introduce a lesson on evangelism and missions or the Tower of Babel.
Tallest Tower
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.
Bible Charades
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.
Fruit Harvest
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!
Pass the Parcel
A great traditional party game for kids.
Fruit of the Spirit Memory Game
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.
Left or Right
This simple game teaches kids the differences between fruit of the Spirit and sinful nature.
Good Fruit Bad Fruit Relay
This relay race helps everyone differentiate between fruit of the Spirit and sinful nature.
Fruit of the Spirit Blow Wind Blow
This lively variation of Blow Wind Blow helps everyone remember the fruit of the Spirit.
Blow Wind Blow
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.