Games Zone

A relay game where each team member plays the part of Jacob as they run with a pillow, lie down and run back to their team.

The classic tug-a-war game - a contest of strength and working together.

Everyone loves to play bingo! You play this game just like normal bingo, but make up bingo cards that have JESUS across the top instead of BINGO.

Here's an easy-to-do science experiment using only a balloon and a hex nut to illustrate the abundant life Jesus can give us.

Look out Donny Osmond! Give your kids a chance to play the part of Joseph. They will run against each other in a relay by using a large coat.

Using bean bags, sidewalk chalk (or masking tape) and some manual dexterity, your students will have to answer a quiz question about the different judges by landing their bean bag in the correct answer square.

Teamwork is a must in this small group circle time game. Let the games begin!

Batter's Up! A version of baseball that can be played anywhere. The bases are the answers to questions about the Kings in the Old Testament and the kids have to get to the correct base before they're tagged.

You "can only imagine" how much fun this game is. Try it! You'll like it!

This game demonstrates the power of sin. Sin tangles our lives and makes a big mess. The only way to be free is to tell God you are sorry and ask Him to forgive you.

This game can be used to talk about the ingredients of a good Christian life. Prayer, Bible reading, and church attendance stirred together by the Holy Spirit will produce a "sweet" Christian life.

This game can be used to teach kids that if they know Jesus, they have the answer that a dark world needs. They need to let their light shine and share the truth of Jesus with a world in need.

A fun way for kids to burn off some energy and introduce the class to Daniel and the Lion's Den.

Developing good listening skills is a must if we are to teach our children to listen to God! Requires about 50 sheets of 8 1/2" x 11" paper and blindfold

You will need plastic cups, lemon wedges, sugar, water, and a table for this 2-team game. This is hilarious to watch; you really need a video camera for this game!

You need jars of baby food for this wild and wacky game. Works well at large group events. The kids "eat it up!" Could also be used as a boys against girls competition.

Involve the parents with your next Easter egg hunt!

A guessing game for any age. Each student has the name of an Old Testament character taped to their back. They get to ask the others questions about the character and try and guess the name.

Paper needed for airplanes in this game of skill to "hit the mark."

Blindfold needed. Missionaries must trust each other to succeed.

A WET Twist to Musical Chairs. Great for outdoor events and camps!

Using grapes and a few teams, you can incorporate snack time and a game together. A great way to introduce the story or Naboth's Vineyard.

This game will add a bundle of excitement to your program. When a child answers the question correctly, he comes forward.

This game works best with upper elementary kids. They need to be kids that can read. It is a good way for the kids to learn more about each other.

Here is a relay and matching game all in one. The students race to find turn over each card with the correct animal that matches yours.

Use this fun interactive animal matching game to teach about Noah's Ark. 

This is a milk bottle throw - Bowling kidna thing. The kids try to knock over paper sacks with the names of the kings of the northern kingdoms on them.

Students will have to work together as they guide each other, blindfolded, through an obstacle course.

Exciting game for Preteens based on a popular iPhone App

A simple, but fun and effective treasure hunt-type game in which the kids are searching for the letters to spell "Old Testament."  

Quickness of the memory and hands will help each team as they try to be the first team to complete a word search together.

A Treasure hunt game in which each team must find every book of the Old Testament that have been scattered around the room or church.

A great relay to help kids learn how the different books of the Old Testament are divided up (Law, History, Poetry, etc). Kids run and pick up a card with the name of a book on it and must place it in the correct category.

You'll get your students to remember the various categories and Old Testament books in each category (Law, History, Poetry, etc) by hopping through a hopscotch grid and saying each book in order.

Spice up your kidmin this summer with these fun games!

A fun game for the foodie in all of us ...

A fun and simple game for teaching a verse to children.

Get your class in a circle and see if they can quote just part of the verse before passing it on to the next person. The next person picks up where the last left off.

Passing multiple objects makes for an interesting game as children are eliminated but their objects remain.

Friendly competition for group activities and all you need are toothpicks and marshmallows!

This is fun with older children. Some will pick it up quicker than others. Get ready for some laughs. You will need a pair of scissors.

For this game, you will need three different boxes with lids. These boxes need to be different colors. Have a number of "cool" prizes that the kids will like and a number of "silly" prizes that no one will want!

Take pillow fighting to a whole new level with these fun rules!

The object is to pass the ball from the first person in the group, around the circle, to the last person in your group, using only your armpits!

Remember the Pictionary game? This game has a new twist! You are going to use play dough with the kids this time.

A exciting ball-toss game that teaches kids the importance of practice.

This is a great ice breaker. It is also a good way to teach the importance of caring for one another and praying for each other.

If you have a budget in your ministry, you need to invest in a good set of quiz lights. Quiz lights allow for children to break into several teams of four (normally) and answer Bible questions.

10 Fun Water Games to Play when it's HOT outside!

This is a variation of Red Light, Green Light.