4 GAMES FOR YOUTH GROUPS - New Youth Ministry Games to Try!

Summary

In this video, Lyndon from Youth Group Spot introduces four engaging youth group games suitable for various group sizes. 'Body Body' is a suspenseful game of identification in the dark, 'Balloon Stop' involves strategic balloon popping, 'Drip Drop Leader' tests teamwork with a water-filling challenge, and 'Bumper Bods' is a simple, no-prep game of balance and bumping opponents. These games are designed to keep youth group sessions fresh, exciting, and inclusive.

Takeaways

• 🎮 There are four youth group game ideas presented for the next youth event.
• 🏠 The first game, 'Body Body', requires a large, dark room and involves identifying a 'killer' among the group.
• 🕵️‍♂️ In 'Body Body', some participants are designated as 'killers', 'police officers', or 'civilians' by the leader tapping their heads or shoulders.
• 🔦 The game involves a dark room, with 'killers' trying to 'kill' by tapping heads, and 'police officers' trying to arrest the 'killers' based on group accusations.
• 🎈 The second game, 'Balloon Stop', involves balloons tied around participants' ankles, with the goal of being the last one with an unpopped balloon.
• 🏃 'Balloon Stop' is a physical game where participants try to pop each other's balloons while protecting their own, without using hands.
• 🥤 The third game, 'Drip Drop Leader', requires teams to fill a bottle with water using a tablespoon, with the team leader lying down and balancing the bottle on their forehead.
• 💧 'Drip Drop Leader' emphasizes teamwork and coordination, with the challenge of pouring water into a bottle without spilling it.
• 🤸‍♂️ The fourth game, 'Bumper Bods', is a simple, no-prep game where participants squat and try to bump each other over while holding onto their ankles.
• 🏆 The goal of 'Bumper Bods' is to be the last person standing, making it a straightforward and engaging game for all participants.
• 📺 The video is from 'Youth Group Spot', a resource for youth group games and ideas to support youth ministry.

Q & A

What is the purpose of the video?

The purpose of the video is to provide four youth group game ideas for the next youth event, ensuring they are fresh and different.

Who is the presenter of the video?

The presenter of the video is Lyndon from Youth Group Spot.

What types of games are covered in the video?

The video covers a mix of both physical and relaxed games suitable for a wide range of group sizes.

What is the first game introduced in the video called?

The first game introduced is called 'Body Body'.

What is the objective of the game 'Body Body'?

The objective of 'Body Body' is to identify the killer among the group members in a dark room.

How are the roles of 'killer' and 'police officer' determined in 'Body Body'?

Roles are determined by the leader tapping people's heads for 'killer' and shoulders for 'police officers'.

What happens when a person is tapped on the head in 'Body Body'?

When a person is tapped on the head, they become 'dead' and must fall on the ground and freeze.

What is the second game introduced in the video?

The second game introduced is called 'Balloon Stop'.

What is the main goal of the game 'Balloon Stop'?

The main goal of 'Balloon Stop' is to be the last person with an unpopped balloon tied around their ankle.

What are the rules for popping balloons in 'Balloon Stop'?

In 'Balloon Stop', no hands are allowed to be used to pop balloons, and once a person's balloons are popped, they must exit the playing field without popping others' balloons.

What is the third game called and what is its aim?

The third game is called 'Drip Drop Leader', and its aim is to be the first team to fill a bottle with water to a marked line.

How do teams play 'Drip Drop Leader'?

In 'Drip Drop Leader', team members balance water on a tablespoon and pour it into a bottle balanced on their leader's forehead, without using their hands.

What is the fourth game introduced and its objective?

The fourth game is called 'Bumper Bods', and its objective is to be the last person standing by bumping others over while holding onto their ankles.

What are the rules for 'Bumper Bods' regarding holding onto ankles?

In 'Bumper Bods', if a player lets go of their ankles at any point during the game, they are out.

How can viewers access more instructional videos for these games?

Viewers can access more instructional videos by clicking the provided playlist link in the video description.