Who doesn’t like a good Instagram or Facebook photo? Okay, maybe the selfie is a bit overrated, but why not have some fun with it.
Will The Real Caption Please Stand Up? is an attempt to do just that.
PREP TIME– 20-30 Minutes
ITEMS NEEDED– A Screen to View Pictures & Captions
GAME TIME– 10 Minutes
PARTICIPANTS– Individuals or Groups of Any Size
INSTRUCTIONS
Before you begin, take a few minutes to scroll through Instagram & Facebook to find some fun pics with some great quotes.
While you can use any picture, it’s always a great idea to include some people from your group in the mix as well.
All you need to do is put together a quick PowerPoint with the picture and give three options for your group to guess from. One will be the real caption and the other two will be your creation. If you need some help, here’s a little something to get you started: Will The Real Caption Please Stand Up?. The template is fully editable, making it easy to plug and play.
This is where things can get fun, because the game isn’t just about guessing the right caption, it’s about having a good time and creating some laughs with your group.
BONUS TIPS
1. If possible, get some other leaders to help you create captions as well- you will be surprised what they will come up with! You can even email them the pictures a few days before so they have plenty of time to let the creative juices flow.
2. If you’re struggling to find some pictures, follow some well known celebrities on Instagram.
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Today’s game is fantastic if you are holding any sort of all night New Years Party or a game night where you have extra time to play games. Sockball is a simple, yet exciting game that requires teams to work together.
PREP TIME– 10 Minutes
ITEMS NEEDED– A Pair of Socks for Every Person on the Court/Field, Extra Pairs of Socks, a Large Area (large rooms, basketball courts or a field will work)
GAME TIME– 20-45 Minutes
PARTICIPANTS– 2 Even Teams
INSTRUCTIONS
Before you begin, cone or tape off your field of play. If you’re in a gym, just use the court lines. You will also need to create a “ball” for them to throw around. This is done by placing socks inside a tube sock until it is adequate size and then tie it off (you can use a regular or mini dodge ball or football instead of the sockball if you prefer).
Once you have divided the group into two teams, select 10 players from each team (if you have a smaller group, just split them evenly). They will then need to grab a pair of tube socks and place them over their hands.
Once you’ve decided who gets the sockball first (coin flip), each team will position themselves on their side of the court/field and get ready for play.
The game is simple. Teams must work together to get the sockball all the way across the end line (like the end zone in football). To do so, they must throw the ball to one another, but they are not allowed to take more than two steps while holding the sockball. If they take more steps or the sockball is dropped, the other team takes possession of it where the other team lost it. Interceptions or knockdowns also result in a change of possession.
Other Rules:
1. Teams can pass the sockball forward or backward at any time.
2. Once the sockball has been caught, the opposing team must keep a one-foot radius so the other team can pass the sockball.
3. No hand-offs. Teams must throw the ball to each other.
If you have a large group and plenty of space, play multiple games at once. If you are limited in space, rotate players every 5 minutes. This way, everyone gets to play.
Whoever has the most points at the end of the designated time is the winner.
BONUS TIPS
1. Tube socks work best because they don’t come off very easily.
2. Play with 2 sockballs at one time. This allows for more people to be involved and definitely increases the scoring.
3. Award a “Sock Trophy” to the winning team. Maybe a hideous looking sock you could find.
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This week we’ll be sharing a couple of Christmas games to go along with the others in our archives. Today’s game is Wrap Battle.
PREP TIME– 2-5 Minutes
ITEMS NEEDED– Wrapping Paper (lots of it!), Scotch or Duct Tape, Bows
GAME TIME– 10 Minutes
PARTICIPANTS– Everyone – Teams of 8-12
INSTRUCTIONS
Just about everyone has seen or played the game where you wrap someone up in wrapping paper and slap a bow on their head. Our game is loosely based on that, but as usual, we’ve added a twist.
This week we are putting a twist on an old school game with Shadow Charades.
PREP TIME– 5-10 Minutes
ITEMS NEEDED– White Sheet, Lamp with No Shade (or Floodlight) & Pins/Tacks (or Tape)
GAME TIME– 10-20 Minutes
PARTICIPANTS– 2 Even Teams
INSTRUCTIONS
I’m sure most of you know the basic rules of charades, which is simply acting out clues w/o words any verbal communication.
One year ago, we created a blog that we hoped would be a help to Student Pastors and others by sharing the best up front and group games that we had in our arsenal. We have been blown away by your support and will continue to share even better games in year two. Thank you for stopping by stumingames and continue to spread the word!
Today we introduce to you, Human Slinky.
PREP TIME– 2-3 Minutes
ITEMS NEEDED– One Children’s Pop Up Tunnel Per Team
GAME TIME– 5-10 Minutes
PARTICIPANTS– 4 Teams of 2
INSTRUCTIONS
Before you start the game, you will need to purchase a couple of childrens pop up tunnels. You can find these online for about $20, or at IKEA for a little bit more. If you’re worried about cost, buy one and time participants so they are racing against the clock, instead of four different teams simultaneously.
Every now and again you need a fun and unique game to get people moving. With Plunger Push, you have one of those games!
PREP TIME– 2-5 Minutes
ITEMS NEEDED– Plunger & Skateboard (1 set per team), Large Room (preferably a gym)
GAME TIME– 5-10 Minutes
PARTICIPANTS– Everyone – Teams of 8-12
INSTRUCTIONS
After you select your teams, have them line up in a single file line behind the start line. You will need an end line as well. If you are in a gym, you can opt to go half court or full court. If you are not in a gym, use cones to have players go around. The game is quite simple. Each player will be equipped with a skateboard and a plunger. The game requires that each participant have their feet and hands off the ground at all times, only using their plunger to move them to the line (or cone) and back to the starting line. The first team to have everyone make one successful round trip wins the game.
If you’re not surrounded by candy yet, you will be soon. Today’s game is called Candy Connection, and it’s sure to test your candy knowledge with a fun and FREE downloadable PDF.
PREP TIME– None
ITEMS NEEDED– Candy Connection Game Sheet & Pens
GAME TIME– 5-10 Minutes
PARTICIPANTS– Everyone
INSTRUCTIONS
Simply download our Candy Connection PDF and get ready to play.
Considering Halloween is tomorrow, we want to share a bonus game that is always good for a laugh. We introduce to you, Pumpkin Drop.
PREP TIME– 5 Minutes
ITEMS NEEDED– Every Group Will Need: Pumpkin, 6 Plastic Cups, Tape, Plastic Table Cloth, Straws, Roll of Toilet Paper
GAME TIME– 30 Minutes
PARTICIPANTS– Everyone: 4-6 Per Group
INSTRUCTIONS
Most people will be familiar with an Egg Drop. Just in case you’re not, this is where you take random items, put them together and try to keep your egg from breaking after it is dropped off the ledge of a building or a tall ladder.
With Halloween this Thursday, we thought we’d shift to a simple game that everyone can play with virtually no effort. We introduce you to Candy Pumpkin.
PREP TIME– 10-15 Minutes
ITEMS NEEDED– Medium to Large Pumpkin, Candy, Paper Slips, Pens, Bowl for Guesses
GAME TIME– 2-3 Minutes
PARTICIPANTS– Everyone
INSTRUCTIONS
This is an old game with a bit of a twist. The game itself takes almost no time at all, but you (or someone who really likes you) will have to do a little bit of prep work.
Secret Signals is one of our all-time favorites. It gets your group interacting and keeps everyone laughing.
PREP TIME– None
ITEMS NEEDED– None
GAME TIME– 10-20 Minutes
PARTICIPANTS– Everyone, with 7-9 per Group
INSTRUCTIONS
Once you have group separated, have them all stand in a circle, facing each other. You will then have one person stand on the inside of the group. The outside group are the signalers and the inside person is the guesser.
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