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.

Playworks recess games
Playworks recess games
  • Any Size

  • Ages 3-5

  • Bandanas

  • 10 Minutes

Dog Chases It’s Tail ›

  • Large Group (10 and up)

  • Grades 1-2

  • Bouncy Balls

  • Less Than 10 minutes

  1. Tag Games

Don’t Get Caught with the Cookie ›

  • Any Size

  • Ages 3-5

  • None

  • 10 minutes or more

Dragon Tail ›

  • Large Group (10 and up)

  • Ages 3-5

  • No equipment needed

  • 10 Minutes

Dress Me ›

  • Pre K/K

  • Bouncy Balls

Drop and Hit 2-Square ›

  • Large Group (10 and up)

  • Ages 3-5

  • Cones

  • 10 Minutes

  1. Tag Games

Drop the Cookie! ›

  • Large Group (10 and up)

  • Grades 1-2

  • None

  • Less Than 10 minutes

  1. Indoor Game
  2. Tag Games

Duck, Duck, Goose ›

  • Large Group (10 and up)

  • Ages 3-5

  • No equipment needed

  • 10 Minutes

Ducks Fly ›

  • Large Group (10 and up)

  • Ages 3-5

  • None

  • 10 minutes or more

Eagle and Mouse ›