Game Library

Need a group game for 30 kindergarteners, indoors, in a pinch? Trying to convince 5th graders 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 inviting for everyone.

Playworks coaches participating in indoor games

11+ Players
All Ages
None
Less Than 10 minutes

I Love My Neighbor… ›

This is a quick paced, rotational game where players work in pairs to send the ball over the river into the other team’s “Square.” Over the River is also known…

Small Group (1-10)
Grades 1-2
Jump Ropes
Less Than 10 minutes

Jump Rope/Double Dutch ›

This is a quick paced, rotational game where players work in pairs to send the ball over the river into the other team’s “Square.” Over the River is also known…

Pre K/K
None

Running Through the Forest ›

This is a quick paced, rotational game where players work in pairs to send the ball over the river into the other team’s “Square.” Over the River is also known…

11+ Players
Grades 6+
Bouncy Balls
10-15 Minutes

Over the River ›

This is a quick paced, rotational game where players work in pairs to send the ball over the river into the other team’s “Square.” Over the River is also known…