Find fun youth ministry games, Christian icebreakers, and team-building activities for church groups, Bible studies, and youth retreats. With Games for Youth Ministry by YM360 you can choose from:
Everyone uses hundreds of metaphors, idioms, and sayings every single day. Can you finish these popular phrases when several words are missing? Find out with this trivia game!
Where did that saying even come from?! Phrase Craze dives into the weird and wild origins of common phrases. Each round will test your students' knowledge (or guessing skills) as they try to figure out which explanation is the real deal. It’s quirky, surprising, and totally fun!
Wands at the ready! In Seen Scene – Harry Potter Edition, your students will put their wizarding knowledge to the test. Each round, a scene description is revealed—but was it in the book, the movie, both… or neither? It's a magical challenge full of twists, deep cuts, and maybe even a little trickery. Only the sharpest fans will survive!
Think you know the extremes of the world? In More or Less, outrageous world records are put to the test as students guess if the real number is higher or lower than the one shown on screen. It's a fast-moving, brain-busting game of instincts and wild stats!
Fast thumbs win in Express Emojis! In this lightning-paced game, students race to recreate a string of emojis exactly as shown on screen. It’s a test of speed, accuracy, and emoji fluency—perfect for the digital generation!
Get ready to piece it all together in Brickology! This game is all about epic LEGO builds and wild guesses. Students will see a real LEGO set and must decide if the actual number of pieces is more or less than the number shown. It’s a brick-tastic battle of instincts and imagination!
“Pre or Post!” is an energetic, fast-paced guessing game that keeps everyone on their toes Each round begins with a year flashing on the screen—say “1987!”—and players must quickly decide if a given event occurred before (“Pre”) or after (“Post”) that year. For example, if the event is “First episode of The Simpsons aired,” the correct answer would be BEFORE!
This game encourages teamwork as students shout out their answers, discuss why they think something came before or after, and eagerly await the reveal. As rounds progress, the group eagerly compares their own knowledge—who knew the iPhone launched post-2000?
“Pre or Post!” is an engaging, interactive way to learn, laugh, and grow together—ideal for sparking interest and conversation at your next youth gathering.
“Pre or Post!” is an energetic, fast-paced guessing game that keeps everyone on their toes Each round begins with a year flashing on the screen—say “1987!”—and players must quickly decide if a given event occurred before (“Pre”) or after (“Post”) that year. For example, if the event is “First episode of The Simpsons aired,” the correct answer would be BEFORE!
This game encourages teamwork as students shout out their answers, discuss why they think something came before or after, and eagerly await the reveal. As rounds progress, the group eagerly compares their own knowledge—who knew the iPhone launched post-2000?
“Pre or Post!” is an engaging, interactive way to learn, laugh, and grow together—ideal for sparking interest and conversation at your next youth gathering.
If you are fluent in English, you might think you'd have no problem keeping up with British vocabulary. In "OVER THE POND", test out if you can name these common foods by their British name!
A little bit of geography, and a whole lot of crazy! Match the bizarre laws the state they belong to in STATE OF CONFUSION: CRAZY LAWS
Can your students remember their favorite Dreamworks films? Even better, can they explain the plot? Look at the A.I. versions of famous characters and see who can name the movie first and then explain the film! Play head-to-head or as an all-room icebreaker!
Is this game just a mixer, or is it the ultimate on-the-spot food challenge?!?! Maybe something in between? It’s up to you - have the whole room stand up (or have students who can’t stand raise a hand), and then having them stay standing if what’s read is true of them. Otherwise, they sit down until the game is over. The catch? The first six slides are all about simple experiences, but the last nine give you the ability to test everyone still in with on-the-spot food challenges! Play however you’d like, and see who is left standing.
Just like the original collection, this game is an incredible icebreaker on perspective. You can use it to have the room competing against each other, or as an intro to your message. Students will have three tries to guess the answer and earn points according to when they get it!
Think you know what’s in your favorite snacks? SECRET INGREDIENTS is the food guessing game that will make you think, rethink, and maybe overthink! From fast food favorites to sweet treats, you’ll be guessing which bizarre ingredients l are secretly hiding in your everyday eats. Simple have players hold up their thumb or flip it upside down to vote!
Who in the room shares everyone else’s musical vibes? Find out by having everyone group up based on three choices each round. They’ll select between favorite genres and nostalgic hits, to favorite habits like singing in the bathroom or creating playlists. Once everyone circles together, you can either keep everyone moving and socializing as a mixer, or randomly announce if the biggest group or smallest group is eliminated, then playing until you get down to the final group. Whether your students are into country classics, TikTok dance challenges, or belting out Disney tunes, there’s a connection waiting to be made!
It’s the ultimate youth group showdown with 3-On-3 Faceoff! This fast-paced, team-based game will test the players’ knowledge, creativity, and quick thinking as they choose one teammate to compete in each round. Every round has a fresh challenge, with categories like music, trivia, sound effects, and identifying a word through one-word clues. Some rounds require an all-group vote, so everyone needs to bring their A-game for the faceoff!
The ultimate youth group showdown is back with "3-On-3 Faceoff: Vol Two!" This sequel brings even more action, excitement, and fresh challenges for your team. Just like before, it’s an energetic game that tests a team form all sides as one teammate from a team of 3 takes on 3 rounds of a topic, be it music, trivia, sound effects, or one-word clue challenges. It’ll all keep everyone on their toes – including your audience who will vote at times on the winners… meaning every player’s efforts can sway the outcome. See which team will come out on top as you make some great memories along the way!
Ready for another round of fun that will engage the whole room? Use all the great rounds in this game that builds connection, creates laughter and gets everyone mixed up into it all. Play it as an all-play or a face-off on stage as players participate in a lively exchange of being the first to respond to a prompt that reveal interesting facts, quirks, and experiences about others in the room!
Forget the classic debate over Hawaiian pizza! It’s time to unite your group against real pizza crimes! Get ready to crank up some energy in your room as everyone votes between two options to share what they think is the worst pizza crime. The host will reveal his/her choice, and if players match It they stay in! (And yes, there is a Hawaiian pizza option to cleanse the palate at the end of the game) Enjoy!
Your students see things everyday that cost money… but how good will they be at guessing if the price of something is higher or lower than what’s proposed? Play it as an all-play with thumbs up or down, or as a stage game. You can also hand out prizes for every round they get right!
Sure, you’ve splattered ketchup, mustard, mayo or chipotle sauce on your food… but how much do you really know about these condiments? Guess which fact belongs to which topping, whether as an all-play where players hold up one, two, three or four fingers, or as a stage game where it’s all on the line!
Get your group into teams for this exciting and hilarious game of challenges! Once you present each round’s task, a player from each group comes up to compete to see who does it best, the longest, or whatever the ask is. Judge who performed it best, and then introduce the next round. With quick rounds and plenty of laughs, "Can You Do This?" is the ultimate test of skill and creativity for players of all ages.
Supplies needed: Pennies, Bubble Gum, Squeezable fruit (i.e. lemon or orange), cup, cinnamon, spoons
Emoji Bible Stories is a fast, high-energy screen game where 4–5 emojis hint at a famous Bible story and students race to figure it out first. It’s simple to run, hilarious to watch, and perfect for getting the whole room shouting guesses, cheering for teammates, and having those “aha!” moments when the story finally clicks.
Think you know everyday items? Alternative Names will put your creativity to the test as your team races to decode hilarious and unexpected names—shout it out first to win!
How to Play:
In Alternative Names, teams will be shown a quirky, offbeat name for a common item (like “nose towel” for a tissue). Teams must quickly figure out the real name of the item and be the first to shout it out. The fastest team scores a point—get ready for clever clues and quick thinking!
This game is loud, chaotic, and absolutely hilarious. Guess What Now? puts one brave contestant on stage with their back to the screen, while the rest of the crowd sees a wild, animated video of a ridiculous scenario—like a leprechaun playing basketball in a haunted library or a vampire roasting marshmallows on the moon. The video highlights three capitalized words that the contestant has to guess, but here’s the catch: the crowd can’t say any of the words—they can only act them out! From zombies to sports to spooky settings, every round is unpredictable, and the energy is off the charts.
How to Play:
Split the group into two teams. For each round, bring one volunteer from each team to the front. The contestant faces the crowd while a video plays behind them with a wacky scene and three capitalized words. The crowd must act out the scene without using any words or sounds. The first contestant to correctly guess all three words wins the round and earns a point for their team. Play as many rounds as you want, and the team with the most points at the end wins!
Some mascots are fierce. Some are… let’s just say, creatively questionable. In High School or No School – Mascot Edition, you’ll see a parade of mascots flash across the screen—complete with a name and an image. But not all of them are real! Some of these wild mascots are totally made up. Each round, you decide: is it an actual high school mascot somewhere in the world… or is it completely fake? From “The Pretzels” to “The Fighting Pickles,” this game will have your students second-guessing everything they thought they knew about school spirit.
How to Play:
Have students stand in the middle of the room. When a mascot appears on screen, students must decide if it’s real or fake. If they think it’s a real high school mascot, they move to the right side of the room. If they think it’s fake, they move to the left. After everyone makes their choice, reveal the answer on the next slide. Students who get it wrong are out! Keep going until one student remains—or reset each round and just play for fun.
As a riddle appears on the screen, students race to think fast— whoever shouts the correct answer first earns a point and earns the title of riddle champion for that round. The friendly competition keeps everyone on their toes and focused, eager for the next brain teaser to be shown. Each riddle brings cheers, laughter, and a boost of confidence to the solver—and a spark of determination to the rest. As the points stack up, the energy builds, transforming a simple activity into a lively highlight of your youth gathering.
Sharpen those pencils and your intuition—it’s time for Follow My Lead – Back to School Edition! In this crowd-based guessing game, one brave leader takes the stage and silently chooses between two classic school-related options. The twist? The rest of the group has to guess what the leader picked by choosing a side of the room. From cafeteria food face-offs to subject showdowns, it’s all about reading the leader’s mind. Pick the right side and you survive. Pick wrong… and you're heading back to class (aka you're out)!
How to Play:
Bring one leader or volunteer on stage. Display a slide with two school-themed choices (like “Math” vs. “English” or “Backpack” vs. “Binder”). The leader silently picks one of the options. Then the crowd chooses what they think the leader picked by moving to the left or right side of the room (based on which side each option is listed on). Reveal the leader’s choice. Students who guessed incorrectly are out. Bring up a new leader each round and keep going until one student remains!
You know their songs, you know their stage names—but do you know their real names? Stage Names will put your celebrity trivia to the test as you try to match famous artists with their true identities. Each round gives you two names to choose from—one real, one fake—and you’ve got to decide which one belongs to the star. It’s a fast-moving, name-dropping challenge where only the sharpest fans survive!
How to Play:
Display the stage name of a well-known musician along with two possible real names—one correct and one fake. Students must guess which is the musician’s real name by moving to the left side of the room for option one, or the right side for option two. Once everyone has chosen a side, reveal the correct answer. Players who guessed incorrectly are out. Continue with new artists each round until only one player remains!
Think you know your pop culture endings? In Famous Last Words, students must decide which quote is the real final line spoken by a famous character. Some are legendary... others are totally made up. Only the most observant fans will survive this dramatic showdown!
How to Play:
Each round, two final quotes from a famous character appear—one on the left side of the screen, one on the right. Students move to the side they believe is the real last line. Choose correctly to stay in the game. Choose wrong, and you're out. Last person standing wins!
Get ready to time-travel through internet history! Going Viral is the ultimate test of your pop culture memory. Each round, you’ll see a viral video, trend, or meme that once took the internet by storm—your job is to remember when it happened. Four years will be on the screen, and you’ll have to race to the corner you think is right. Guess wrong and you’re out. Guess right? You live to meme another round.
How to Play:
Show a viral sensation of a past internet sensation on the screen along with four possible years. Students must choose the year they believe it went viral by running to the corresponding corner of the room. After everyone has chosen, reveal the correct answer. Anyone who chose incorrectly is out. Keep playing with new viral trends and new sets of years until only one student remains!
It’s the most paws-itively ridiculous music game you’ve ever played! In Bark-A-Long!, contestants must rely on their team’s best dog impressions to guess the tune. No singing. No humming. Just barking. It’s loud, it’s hilarious, and it’s a howling good time!
How to Play:
Bring a few contestants on stage and split the crowd into teams—one for each contestant. Show a popular song title on screen (only visible to the crowd). The crowd must bark out the tune while their contestant tries to guess. First correct answer scores a point for their team. Most points at the end wins!
It’s the ultimate summer showdown! Each slide shows four fan-favorite summer things—popsicles, beach trips, fireworks, you name it—but one of them has to go. Students vote for which one they’d kick to the curb by holding up a finger (1, 2, 3, or 4). Then the host reveals their own pick. Everyone who matches the host’s choice scores 1000 points! Get ready for friendly arguments, big laughs, and some hot takes on what summer fun is truly essential. One has to go!
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