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The Dating Game

July 22, 2013

MAIN POINT: This is a fun game designed to start a discussion about healthy relationships and safe dating habits. Preparation: To get ready for this game, you are going to need a few different supplies. We recommend using pipe and drape so that you can divide the bachelor/bachelorette from the other contestants. You'll need at least 4 chairs (one for each contestant), a plastic spoon,...

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The Dating Game

July 22, 2013 1 Comments

MAIN POINT: This is a fun game designed to start a discussion about healthy relationships and safe dating habits. Preparation:...

Dirty Words

November 29, 2010 0 Comments

MAIN POINT: The words we use can have an impact on others, and we want to use language that builds...

Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

March 5, 2010 1 Comments

MAIN POINT: This game shows how we as humans can be different every day of the week, but Jesus...

Spin the Compliment

January 23, 2009 0 Comments

MAIN POINT: This game is designed to get students into the habit of encouraging one another with their words.“Spin...

The Maze of Life

October 24, 2008 0 Comments

MAIN POINT: You can use John 10:1-5 as a starting point to discuss how important it is to know the...

The Blind Leading the Blind

October 11, 2007 2 Comments

MAIN POINT: This game takes its name from Matthew 15:14 and is a visual/physical presentation of how following "the...

Recognize!

November 8, 2006 0 Comments

MAIN POINT: This game starts as a good intro to a discussion about hearing/recognizing God's voice when He speaks.Preparation:...

Twisteropardy

May 22, 2006 0 Comments

MAIN POINT: This is a fun game that challenges and encourages students to know and enjoy God's Word.Jeopardy was getting...

Sundae Feed

April 18, 2006 0 Comments

MAIN POINT: In life, we have to work together to accomplish a goal.Preparation: Get enough ice cream for your group to...

Curly, Moe, and Larry

February 4, 2006 2 Comments

MAIN POINT: Remembering the names of people in your group.Groups of 20-30 people sit or stand in a circle. One...

Board Walk

December 7, 2005 1 Comments

MAIN POINT: It is difficult to walk steadily and be focused on the tasks at hand if we allow...

Gross Domestic Product

November 3, 2005 0 Comments

MAIN POINT: There are many choices when it comes to living your life and what gods to follow, but...

River Crossing (Pool)

August 26, 2005 0 Comments

MAIN POINT: Use this activity prior to a discussion with the guys about being gentlemen.ONLY DO THIS if you...

A Walk in the Dark

June 27, 2005 4 Comments

MAIN POINT: This game can be a discussion starter if talking about friendship or the Ecclesiastes principle of, “Two...

Getting to Know It

March 5, 2005 0 Comments

MAIN POINT: This game helps students get to know one another and work on communication.Split the group into girls and guys....

Box or Bucket

February 19, 2005 0 Comments

MAIN POINT: Team building!This is a silly outdoor or indoor retreat, camp, or group game. You need several (10-20)...

Blinded by Money

February 19, 2005 0 Comments

MAIN POINT: This game is a kickstarter for a discussion on money, greed, priorities, friends, or hearing God’s voice. Point out...

Name Game 2

February 17, 2005 1 Comments

MAIN POINT: Getting students to know one another.Preparation: Index cards, tape, and pensThis is a small group game. As each...

A-maze-ing!

February 17, 2005 4 Comments

MAIN POINT: You can use this game as a kickstarter for a discussion about friends leading you down the...

Mingle for Money

January 28, 2005 0 Comments

MAIN POINT: This is a getting to know you game. Relationships don't go anywhere if you can't even remember what...

Closer To God With Balloons

November 30, 2004 2 Comments

MAIN POINT: Use this game with a discussion about things that can bring you closer to God vs. things...

Balloon Pass Smash

November 27, 2004 2 Comments

MAIN POINT For A Small Group: it's a good way to get people to sit differently than they would....

TP Tell All

July 7, 2004 1 Comments

MAIN POINT: Getting to know you.Large Group: Divide into groups of about 15. (Could do this by way of...

Questions Under Fire!

June 17, 2004 1 Comments

MAIN POINT: It’s hard to focus on what matters when we surround ourselves with distractions.Loud, fast, funny game w/a...

Bible Smugglers

March 12, 2004 2 Comments

MAIN POINT: Gets kids to solidify what they've learned concerning the salvation message.This game works well if all of your...

Soap Shrink

February 17, 2004 1 Comments

MAIN POINT: Sin, though forgiven, almost always has consequences that aren't usually "shrunk" easily.This is a good camp game....

Getting To Know You Better

February 17, 2004 3 Comments

MAIN POINT: Great game for getting to know students after a summer break, an influx of new students, or...

Banana Surgery

February 16, 2004 7 Comments

MAIN POINT: Things when taken apart (relationships, reputations, etc.) aren't as easily put back together as it may seem.This...

Rain Maker

February 10, 2004 1 Comments

MAIN POINT(S): Things aren't always what they seem (see related trivia below). Gets their attention before you speak.This game...

Bucket Balance

January 23, 2004 1 Comments

MAIN POINT: Teamwork.Choose two teams of four. Have the teams lie on their backs in a circle with their...

Guy’s Best Pick-up Line

January 20, 2004 0 Comments

MAIN POINT: This is a great game to precede a talk on dating or sex.Tell a quick disaster date story...

Garbage War

January 13, 2004 0 Comments

MAIN POINT: This might be a goofy opener for a talk on how to get "garbage" (sin, bad influences)...

Alphabet Pockets

January 13, 2004 0 Comments

MAIN POINT: Teamwork, cooperation, and creativity.Divide into teams of 4 or 5. Everyone on the team searches through their...

One Body

December 29, 2003 0 Comments

MAIN IDEA: Ask what they learned about the Church being "One Body" through this game.Depending on # of players...for...

Give Yourself A Hand!

December 29, 2003 2 Comments

MAIN POINT: Motivator for positive self-esteem.Items Needed: Paper, markers or ink pens, and you can either use clothespins, tape...

Questionnaire Game

December 29, 2003 1 Comments

MAIN POINT: Getting to know youFor this game, you'll need as many pens as students and a pre-typed/copied questionnaire.Have...

Name Toss

December 22, 2003 1 Comments

MAIN POINT: A great get-to-know-you game.Small Group game. Have your group sit in a circle with no open spots...

Sentence Game

December 17, 2003 0 Comments

MAIN POINT: It really shows that everyone thinks differently and uniquely.Great game for Jr. Highers, travel, or creative kids....

One-Footed, Blindfolded, Peanut Butter…

November 21, 2003 0 Comments

MAIN POINT: This was specifically designed for a class on encouragement.You gotta try this game out!One volunteer hops around...

River Crossing

November 18, 2003 0 Comments

MAIN POINT: Team building; a good game for a leadership event.The goal of this game is to help teach...

Fall Of Faith

November 18, 2003 1 Comments

MAIN POINT: Team building; a good game for a leadership event.A youth ministry classic. Get a person to stand...

Blindfolded Obstacle Course

November 18, 2003 0 Comments

MAIN POINT: Team building; a good game for a leadership event.Create an obstacle course (a playground works GREAT) and...

Human Knots

November 12, 2003 0 Comments

MAIN POINt: It's a group effort and if one isn't working together, it doesn't work out.Great Small Group game....

Cake Head

November 12, 2003 3 Comments

MAIN POINT: This can also be used as an illustration for a talk about faith and deeds. Without Christ...

Invention Convention

November 12, 2003 0 Comments

MAIN POINT: God can make something out of the junk in your life. It may look a little funny,...

Human Snowball

November 12, 2003 0 Comments

MAIN POINT: The snowball effect of bad choices.Shred a bunch of paper and spread it on the floor in...

String Toss Game

November 12, 2003 1 Comments

MAIN POINT: Getting to know youGet a spool of string or yarn. Have each person answer a question of...

Play Doh Pictionary

November 12, 2003 1 Comments

MAIN POINT: You can use words from your topic or lesson to introduce the subject.Just like it sounds! Pictionary,...

Land Mines

November 12, 2003 0 Comments

MAIN POINT: Just like we need to listen to God's voice instead of all the voices that the world...

Gossip Tellers (aka Telephone)

November 12, 2003 0 Comments

MAIN POINT: To show how easily gossip goes around!This game works best in small groups (less than 30). Have everyone...

Who Is It?

November 12, 2003 1 Comments

MAIN POINT: Getting to know youGood small group game. The object is to get individuals to share unknown things...

Two Truths and A Lie

November 12, 2003 4 Comments

MAIN POINT: Getting to know you.The object of this small group game is to reveal unknown things about yourself...

Trust Circle

November 12, 2003 0 Comments

MAIN POINT: To hold up the person in the middle and keep him safe from falling.If you have lots...

Yelling Match

November 12, 2003 0 Comments

MAIN POINT: Listening through the "loud" messages all around you.Group is divided into two equal teams. Each team sits...

Guess the Leader

November 12, 2003 2 Comments

MAIN POINT: Either peer pressure or leadership and influence.Everyone gets in a big circle. Pick a volunteer to leave...

Getting to Know You

November 12, 2003 0 Comments

MAIN POINT: Great for getting a new group of students to know each other's names.(You need a wide blanket...

Grocery Bag Yoga

November 12, 2003 0 Comments

MAIN POINT: This could tie into a discussion using the point, "Don't bite off more than you can chew...

Guess the Task

November 12, 2003 0 Comments

MAIN POINT: Either peer pressure or leadership and influence.Everyone gets in a big circle. Pick a volunteer to leave...

Trust Lift

November 12, 2003 0 Comments

MAIN POINT: TrustMore of a learning exercise than a game, the object of the game is for a small...

Hot Seat – Discussion Wrap-Up

November 12, 2003 0 Comments

MAIN POINT: Helps students retain the information they just learned.Have everyone sit in a big circle with one person...

Back to Back

November 11, 2003 0 Comments

MAIN POINT: This is a great game for showing students what teamwork can do. It would be nearly impossible...

Communist Church

November 11, 2003 1 Comments

MAIN POINT: It also is a great set up for a discussion starter.This game is PERFECT for that All-Night...

Mute Organization

November 11, 2003 1 Comments

MAIN POINT: CommunicationSimply announce that you want everyone lined up across the room by birth date. The only catch:...

Organized Mingling Mixer

November 11, 2003 0 Comments

MAIN POINT: Getting to know youGet an even amount of students and staff in the room. You can add...

The Big Squeeze

November 11, 2003 0 Comments

MAIN POINT: Teamwork, cooperationEasy game for a big group (minimum 20). Quickly divide into 2-4 teams (more people, more...

Brother and Sister

November 11, 2003 4 Comments

MAIN POINT: Just because you're related to someone doesn't mean you know them. Relationships take effort no matter if...

King Bo-Bo

November 11, 2003 0 Comments

MAIN POINT: Things aren't always what they seem!For this up-front game, you need a "King", 3 volunteers, a blindfold,...

Board Lift

November 11, 2003 1 Comments

MAIN POINT: Trust and/or Things aren't always what they seem.For this up-front game, you need a blindfold and a...

Lengths of String Mixer

November 11, 2003 2 Comments

MAIN POINT: Discussion starter. Once matched, you can ask a pre-typed question for the partners to discuss.You will need...

Gag a Napkin

November 11, 2003 2 Comments

MAIN POINT: You can use this as an opener for a discussion on greed.A quick, just for fun game...