Game Library

Need a group game for 30 kindergarteners, indoors, in a pinch? Trying to convince 5th grader boys to stop hogging the ball? We have you covered.

Explore hundreds of games by group size, available space and equipment, appropriate ages, and developmental skills. Our games are designed to keep all kids playing. You will see lots of games where everyone is “it”, ground-rules that keep games manageable for recess supervisors, skill-building variations on students’ favorite sports, and other adaptations that make games fun and inclusive for everyone.

turn_client_track_id = “”;

Recess game call alligator swamp
Recess game call alligator swamp
  • Large Group (10 and up)

  • Grades 3-5

  • No equipment needed

  • 10 minutes or more

  1. Cooperative Games

Alligator Swamp ›

Children balancing in Ants on Log game
Children balancing in Ants on Log game
  • Large Group (10 and up)

  • Ages 3-5

  • None

  • 10 Minutes

  1. Cooperative Games
  2. Indoor Game

Ants on a Log ›

Practice teamwork and communication in this fun game of strategy and balance! Students will work together to change positions without knocking any of their teammates off of the line.

  • Any Size

  • Grades 1-2

  • Tennis Balls

  • Less Than 10 minutes

  1. Cooperative Games
  2. Icebreaker

Ball Toss Race ›

  • Large Group (10 and up)

  • Grades 1-2

  • Bandanas

  • Less Than 10 minutes

  1. Cooperative Games
  2. Indoor Game

Birds of Prey ›

Students will begin this game of cooperation and teamwork by sitting in two lines facing each other. All students are holding hands and have their eyes closed (except the line…

girl turning jumpropes
girl turning jumpropes
  • Any Size

  • Grades 3-5

  • Jump Ropes

  • 10 minutes or more

  1. Cooperative Games

Blindfold Building ›

kid smiling
kid smiling
  • Large Group (10 and up)

  • Grades 1-2

  • Hula Hoops

  • Less Than 10 minutes

  1. Cooperative Games

Blindfold Pickup ›

  • 6-10 Players

  • Ages 6-10

  • Bouncy Balls

  • 5-10 Minutes

  1. Ball Games
  2. Cooperative Games
  3. Indoor Game
  4. Readiness Games

Bridge Ball ›

This is a great game for the entire class! In this game, students form a circle and try to hit a ball through each other’s “bridges.” This game has several…

  • Large Group (10 and up)

  • Grades 1-2

  • None

  • 10 minutes or more

  1. Cooperative Games
  2. Icebreaker
  3. Indoor Game
  4. Readiness Games
  5. Recess Games

C’mon In and Sit Down ›