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Would You Rather

Help players get to know each other with this thought provoking and sometimes hilarious game! Players are presented with a dilemma, and they must guess which option the majority will choose. Use this game to introduce Daniel’s dilemma in choosing between praying to the king (thereby disobeying God) or praying to God (and be thrown into a lions’ den)!

BibleGamesCentral
| March 28, 2022

adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, circle, daniel, daniel 6:1-28, daniel in the lion’s den, free printable, games, icebreaker, icebreaker games for church groups, indoor, kids, large group, low energy, low prep, party, quiet youth group games, small group, team building, youths

Crab Soccer

In this unusual variation of soccer, players can only move around like crabs, with hands and feet on the floor and bodies facing upwards. Use this game to teach about running the good race.

BibleGamesCentral
| May 10, 2020

1 corinthians 9:23-27, 1 john 1:8-10, 1 timothy 6:12, 2 timothy 4:7-8, adults, ephesians 1:3-14, galatians 5:13-26, game, hebrews 12:1-2, high energy, indoor, john 3:16, large group, low prep, moderate energy, no prep, no prep games for church groups 2, no prep youth group games 2, noisy, noisy youth group games, outdoor, romans 4:1-3, running the good race, team building, youth

Right Side Up Side Down

In this absolutely chaotic game, one team tries to turn cups right side up, while the opposing team tries to turn them upside down. Use this game to teach about the God’s upside down kingdom.

BibleGamesCentral
| May 4, 2020

active sunday school games, adults, game, high energy, imitating christ’s humility, indoor, jesus washes his disciples’ feet, john 13:1-17, kids, kingdom of god, large group, low prep, luke 18:18-30, mark 10:17-31, matthew 19:16-30, no prep, no prep games for church groups, no prep sunday school games, no prep youth group games, noisy, noisy youth group games, philippians 2:5-8, team building, the rich and the kingdom of god, the upside-down kingdom of god, youth

Where Do You Stand?

Teams must quickly line up according to specific criteria given. For example in order of shoe size, with the smallest shoe size in front and the largest shoe size at the back. A great game to help players get to know each other and to teach about salvation and the kingdom of heaven.

BibleGamesCentral
| May 1, 2020

active sunday school games 2, adults, first will be last, following jesus, game, icebreaker, icebreaker games for church groups, indoor, kids, kingdom of god, large group, low prep, luke 18:18-30, mark 10:17-31, matthew 19:16-30, matthew 19:27-20:16, mixer, moderate energy, no prep, no prep games for church groups, no prep sunday school games, no prep youth group games, noisy, noisy youth group games 2, outdoor, parables, party, salvation, small group, team building, the rich and the kingdom of god, the workers in the vineyard, youth

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.

BibleGamesCentral
| April 15, 2020

adults, game, indoor, isaiah 1:17, jeremiah 22:3, large group, low prep, matthew 25:31-46, matthew 7:12, micah 6:8, moderate energy, proverbs 31:8-9, psalm 82:3, relay, small group, social injustice, team building, youth, youth group games on teen topics, zechariah 7:9-10

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.

BibleGamesCentral
| April 15, 2020

1 peter 2:13-17, 2 timothy 3:2, adults, ephesians 6:1-2, game, indoor, large group, low energy, low prep, moderate energy, no prep, no prep games for church groups 2, no prep youth group games 2, noisy youth group games, outdoor, romans 13:1-2, small group, submitting to authority, team building, youth, youth group games on teen topics

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.

BibleGamesCentral
| April 15, 2020

active sunday school games, adults, following jesus, game, indoor, John 10:1-18, john 14:15-17, john 14:26, large group, low prep, luke 5:15-16, moderate energy, noisy, noisy youth group games 2, psalm 46:10a, silence and solitude, small group, team building, youth, youth group games on teen topics

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.

BibleGamesCentral
| March 5, 2019

1 corinthians 12:12-31, adults, better together, body of christ, ecclesiastes 4:9-12, game, hebrews 10:24-25, indoor, kids, large group, low prep, moderate energy, no prep, no prep games for church groups, no prep sunday school games 2, no prep youth group games, noisy, noisy youth group games, party, small group, team building, youth

Jigsaw Challenge

Use any jigsaw puzzle to teach patience.

BibleGamesCentral
| January 29, 2019

1 corinthians 13:4-8, adults, calm sunday school games 2, colossians 3:1-17, ecclesiastes 3:1, ecclesiastes 3:11, ephesians 4:2, fruit of the spirit, galatians 5:13-26, game, indoor, isaiah 40:30-31, james 1:2-18, jeremiah 29:11, kids, large group, low energy, patience, proverbs 15:18, quiet youth group games 2, small group, team building, youth

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.

BibleGamesCentral
| January 29, 2019

active sunday school games, adults, following jesus, game, indoor, John 10:1-18, john 14:15-17, john 14:26, kids, large group, low prep, moderate energy, no prep, no prep games for church groups, no prep sunday school games, no prep youth group games, noisy, noisy youth group games, outdoor, small group, team building, youth

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.

BibleGamesCentral
| January 23, 2019

1 john 3:17-18, 1 timothy 6:18, adults, ephesians 2:8-10, faith in action, fruit of the spirit, galatians 5:13-26, game, hebrews 13:16, indoor, james 2:14-17, kids, kindness, large group, low energy, luke 3:11, matthew 25:31-46, messy, moderate energy, outdoor, party, small group, team building, youth

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.

BibleGamesCentral
| January 23, 2019

adults, calm sunday school games 2, circle, ephesians 4:15, ephesians 4:29, fruit of the spirit, game, hebrews 10:24-25, indoor, kids, large group, love, low energy, low prep, no prep, no prep sunday school games 2, small group, team building, youth

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.

BibleGamesCentral
| January 23, 2019

1 thessalonians 2:7-8, 2 thessalonians 3:3, 2 timothy 2:24-26, deuteronomy 31:6, fruit of the spirit, galatians 5:13-26, gentleness, god protects us, indoor, isaiah 40:11, james 1:2-18, jeremiah 29:11, large group, matthew 11:29, messy, moderate energy, outdoor, proverbs 15:1, psalm 121:1-8, psalm 91:1-2, science experiment, small group, summer, team building, youth

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.

BibleGamesCentral
| January 23, 2019

1 corinthians 12:12-31, adults, better together, body of christ, ecclesiastes 4:9-12, galatians 5:13-26, game, hebrews 10:24-25, holy spirit, indoor, john 14:15-17, john 14:26, john 16:13, large group, low prep, moderate energy, no prep, no prep games for church groups 2, no prep youth group games 2, outdoor, small group, summer, team building, youth

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.

BibleGamesCentral
| January 17, 2019

adults, game, genesis 1:26-28, genesis 11:1-9, genesis 9:7, indoor, kids, large group, low energy, luke 6:46-49, matthew 7:21-27, moderate energy, outdoor, parables, small group, team building, tower of babel, wise and foolish builders, youth

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.

BibleGamesCentral
| January 10, 2019

adults, birth of jesus, christmas games, colossians 3:1-17, galatians 5:13-26, game, getting along, hebrews 12:14, indoor, isaiah 9:6-7, john 3:16, kids, kids sunday school games to teach bible stories, large group, low energy, low prep, luke 2:1-7, micah 5:2, moderate energy, no prep, no prep games for church groups 2, no prep sunday school games 2, no prep youth group games 2, outdoor, proverbs 12:16, proverbs 19:11, romans 12:18, romans 14:19, small group, team building, youth

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.

BibleGamesCentral
| January 10, 2019

1 john 5:4-5, active sunday school games, adults, exodus 14:21-22, free printable, game, god will help us in times of trouble, icebreaker, icebreaker games for church groups, indoor, isaiah 43:2, jesus walks on water, john 14:15-17, john 16:33, joshua 3:14-17, kids, kids sunday school games to teach bible stories, large group, low energy, low prep, matthew 14:22-33, moderate energy, noisy youth group games, outdoor, peter walks on the water, revelation 21:1-5, small group, team building, youth

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.

BibleGamesCentral
| January 10, 2019

active sunday school games, adults, colossians 3:1-17, galatians 5:13-26, game, getting along, hebrews 12:14, indoor, jesus forgives, jesus heals a paralyzed man, kids, kids sunday school games to teach bible stories, large group, low prep, luke 5:17-26, moderate energy, noisy youth group games, outdoor, proverbs 12:16, proverbs 19:11, romans 12:18, romans 14:19, small group, team building, youth

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