4 GAMES FOR YOUTH GROUPS - New Youth Ministry Games to Try!
Summary
TLDRIn 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
- š® There are four youth group game ideas presented for the next youth event.
- š The first game, 'Body Body', requires a large, dark room and involves identifying a 'killer' among the group.
- šµļøāāļø In 'Body Body', some participants are designated as 'killers', 'police officers', or 'civilians' by the leader tapping their heads or shoulders.
- š¦ 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.
- š The second game, 'Balloon Stop', involves balloons tied around participants' ankles, with the goal of being the last one with an unpopped balloon.
- š 'Balloon Stop' is a physical game where participants try to pop each other's balloons while protecting their own, without using hands.
- š„¤ 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.
- š§ 'Drip Drop Leader' emphasizes teamwork and coordination, with the challenge of pouring water into a bottle without spilling it.
- š¤øāāļø 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.
- š The goal of 'Bumper Bods' is to be the last person standing, making it a straightforward and engaging game for all participants.
- šŗ 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.
Outlines
š® Introduction to Youth Group Game Ideas
Lyndon from Youth Group Spot introduces four game ideas for youth events, promising a mix of physical and relaxed games suitable for various group sizes. The video aims to provide fresh and engaging activities to keep youth group sessions exciting.
šµļøāāļø 'Body Body' - A Suspenseful Murder Mystery Game
The first game, 'Body Body,' is a murder mystery game requiring a dark room. Participants are either killers, police officers, or civilians, identified by a leader's touch on their heads or shoulders. The objective is for killers to 'kill' others by tapping their heads, while the group must identify the killers by shouting 'Body Body' when encountering 'dead' players. The game ends with accusations, defenses, and a police arrest based on the story told by the leader.
š 'Balloon Stop' - A High-Energy Balloon Popping Game
The second game, 'Balloon Stop,' involves participants tying inflated balloons around their ankles and trying to pop others' balloons while protecting their own, without using their hands. The last person with an intact balloon wins. Additional rules include minimum balloon size and exiting the field after one's balloons are popped.
š§ 'Drip Drop Leader' - A Team-Based Water Filling Challenge
The third game, 'Drip Drop Leader,' is a team-based challenge where youth leaders lie on their backs with a bottle on their forehead, and team members must pour water from a spoon into the bottle without bending their posture. The first team to fill the bottle to a marked line wins, promoting a fun and strategic competition.
šāāļø 'Bumper Bods' - A Last-Man-Standing Physical Game
The final game, 'Bumper Bods,' is a simple, no-prep game where participants squat and hold their ankles, trying to bump others over while maintaining this position. The last person remaining on their feet wins, making it an easy and engaging activity for spontaneous fun.
Mindmap
Keywords
š”Youth Group
š”Game Ideas
š”Physical Games
š”Relaxed Games
š”Group Sizes
š”Body Body
š”Balloon Stop
š”Drip Drop Leader
š”Bumper Bods
š”Accusation
Highlights
Introduction to four youth group game ideas for the next youth event.
The presenter, Lyndon, introduces himself and the purpose of Youth Group Spot.
Description of the first game, 'Body Body', which involves identifying a killer in a dark room.
Instructions for setting up 'Body Body', including making the room dark and assigning roles.
Explanation of the game mechanics in 'Body Body', including the roles of killers, police officers, and civilians.
Details on how to play 'Body Body', with the objective of identifying the killer before being 'killed'.
The second game, 'Balloon Stop', involves keeping balloons from being popped while trying to pop others'.
Materials needed for 'Balloon Stop', including balloons, string, and scissors.
Rules for 'Balloon Stop', such as the size of balloons and behavior after balloons are popped.
Introduction to the third game, 'Drip Drop Leader', which requires teamwork and coordination.
Materials and setup for 'Drip Drop Leader', including bottles, spoons, and water.
Objective and rules of 'Drip Drop Leader', focusing on filling a bottle with water using a spoon.
The fourth game, 'Bumper Bods', is a simple game of balance and strategy.
Instructions for 'Bumper Bods', which involves squatting and bumping others while holding onto ankles.
The importance of no preparation needed for 'Bumper Bods', making it an ideal last-minute game.
Invitation for viewers to share which game their group liked the best in the comments.
Offer for short instructional videos for the presented games and others, with a link to a playlist.
Closing remarks and anticipation for the next video in the series.
Transcripts
when we run youth group week afterĀ week it can be hard to keep itĀ Ā
fresh and different with games and soĀ in this video i'm going to give youĀ Ā
four youth group game ideas for yourĀ next youth event let's get into it
hey i'm lyndon from youth group spot where weĀ provide you with youth group games and ideas andĀ Ā
resources to help you with your youth ministryĀ today's games are a great mix of both physicalĀ Ā
and relaxed games and they're going to work forĀ a wide range of group sizes so let's get into ourĀ Ā
first game now this is a favorite with my youthĀ group this youth group game is called body bodyĀ Ā
for this game you'll need a large room that can beĀ made completely dark now you may want to cover anyĀ Ā
exit lights or windows if you can and the aim ofĀ this game is to identify the killer amongst youĀ Ā
so here's how to play first have everyone inĀ the room close their eyes now the leader isĀ Ā
going to walk through the crowd and tap two toĀ three people's heads and two to three people'sĀ Ā
shoulders now the number is going to depend onĀ your group size so you can work that out for yourĀ Ā
context now if a student has their head touchedĀ they're a killer but if their shoulders areĀ Ā
touched then they're a police officer and thereĀ should be a whole bunch of people who haven't hadĀ Ā
their head or shoulders touched they're civiliansĀ after this everyone needs to open their eyes andĀ Ā
get ready to play so to begin playing turn off allĀ the lights so it's completely dark and tell peopleĀ Ā
not to get killed so while the lights are off theĀ killers need to go around the room and kill asĀ Ā
many people as they can by tapping people on theirĀ head now if a student is tapped on their headĀ Ā
they're dead and they must fall on the ground andĀ freeze when anyone in the group walks into a deadĀ Ā
body they must yell body body the lights thenĀ come on straight away and everyone freezes theĀ Ā
leader then facilitates a time of accusation andĀ so people in the group can accuse anyone of beingĀ Ā
a killer and the person accused can give a defenseĀ after a few minutes everyone closes their eyes andĀ Ā
the police open their eyes and choose a personĀ to arrest based on the accusations once someoneĀ Ā
is chosen the leader tells everyone to open theirĀ eyes and the leader then tells a story which endsĀ Ā
with announcing who was arrested the personĀ arrested must announce their identity and everyoneĀ Ā
resets the game to go again now the killersĀ win if they can kill all the police officersĀ Ā
or if the ratio to killers versus citizens isĀ in the killer's favor everyone else wins if theyĀ Ā
can arrest all the killers now this game is loadsĀ of fun but remember in body body you can't trustĀ Ā
anyone man i love that game we're going to followĀ that game up with another physical game that isĀ Ā
going to have your young people running aroundĀ having loads of fun so let's get into game numberĀ Ā
two this youth group game is called balloonĀ stop so for this game you'll need balloonsĀ Ā
string and a pair of scissors now the aimless gameĀ is to be the last person with an unpopped balloonĀ Ā
so here's how to play first give each person aĀ balloon now it's up to you whether you give themĀ Ā
one or two balloons but each person needs to blowĀ their balloon up and tie it around their anklesĀ Ā
now if they have two balloons they must tieĀ one balloon to each foot on the leader's coreĀ Ā
your job is to protect your balloon while tryingĀ to pop everyone else's no hands are allowedĀ Ā
the winner is the last person with an inflatedĀ balloon around their ankle here's a coupleĀ Ā
extra rules number one each balloon must beĀ blown up to at least the size of a volleyballĀ Ā
number two once your balloons have been poppedĀ you must stop and walk out of the playing fieldĀ Ā
you cannot pop anyone else's balloon after yoursĀ has been popped now this game is also loads of funĀ Ā
it's full of loud noises people are runningĀ around but there is a strategy to be had soĀ Ā
fill up your lungs get into it now that game isĀ going to leave people warmed up for sure but ifĀ Ā
you're looking for a game that's a little bit lessĀ physical then this one's for you let's check outĀ Ā
game number three this youth group game is calledĀ drip drop leader for this game each team will needĀ Ā
a large soft drink bottle like a coca-cola bottleĀ and you'll need to have marked each bottle with aĀ Ā
permanent marker at about three centimetres fromĀ the bottom each team will also need a tablespoonĀ Ā
and a small bowl of water now the aim of the gameĀ is to be the first team to fill your bottle withĀ Ā
water to the three centimeter mark so here'sĀ how to play first split the youth group intoĀ Ā
teams and assign a youth leader to each teamĀ have those youth leaders lie on their backĀ Ā
and balance an empty bottle on their forehead theĀ team must be at least three meters away from theirĀ Ā
leader and on the leaders call the team one at aĀ time need to balance water on their tablespoon andĀ Ā
pour it into the bottle while standing straightĀ the whole time you can have your spoon as lowĀ Ā
to the ground as you like as long as you areĀ standing straight so that means no bad postureĀ Ā
the first team to fill their bottle threeĀ centimeters high wins now this one you'reĀ Ā
going to have a blast and it's also going to helpĀ your leaders practice a bit of servant leadershipĀ Ā
now our last game is perfect if you haven'tĀ had time to prepare and you need an easy noĀ Ā
prep game so here's game number four this youthĀ group game is called bumper bods the aim of thisĀ Ā
game is to be the last person on your feet here'sĀ how to play everyone needs to squat down and holdĀ Ā
on to their ankles now on the leaders call youĀ need to move around and try to bump other peopleĀ Ā
over while holding onto your ankles if you letĀ go of your ankles at any point you're out nowĀ Ā
there can only be one winner so the last personĀ still on their feet wins it's as easy as thatĀ Ā
well those are four youth group game ideasĀ for your youth ministry now my youtube loveĀ Ā
these games and i'm sure yours will too let meĀ know below which game your group likes the bestĀ Ā
hey if you want some short instructionalĀ videos for these games or for other gamesĀ Ā
you can click this playlist thanksĀ for watching i'll see you next time
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