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.

  • Any Size

  • Ages 6-10

  • None

  • Less Than 10 minutes

  1. Icebreaker
  2. Indoor Game
  3. Readiness Games

Gotcha! ›

Focus is the name of the game! In this game, students will hone their listening skills while developing eye-hand coordination. The class sits in a circle with overlapping hands. As…

students and coach playing indoor game
students and coach playing indoor game
  • 6-10 Players

  • Grades 1-2

  • Cones

  • 5-10 Minutes

  1. Icebreaker
  2. Indoor Game

Head, Shoulders, Knees, Cone ›

This is a great indoor recess game for a group of any size aged first grade and up. In this game, players test their reactions, listening abilities, and conflict resolution…

  • Large Group (10 and up)

  • Ages 6-10

  • None

  • Less Than 10 minutes

  1. Icebreaker
  2. Indoor Game

Hero’s Challenge ›

As any comic book collector knows, being a fan can be even more fun than saving the world. In this game, players get to do both. Players play Rock Paper…

Playworks children playing indoor recess games
Playworks children playing indoor recess games
  • Large Group (10 and up)

  • Grades 1-2

  • Bouncy Balls

  • Less Than 10 minutes

  1. Indoor Game
  2. Readiness Games

Hot Potato ›

  • Any Size

  • Ages 6-10

  • Bean Bags

  • Less Than 10 minutes

  1. Indoor Game

Huckle Buckle Beanstalk ›

Hula Hoop recess games
Hula Hoop recess games
  • Large Group (10 and up)

  • Ages 3-5

  • Hula Hoops

  • Less Than 10 minutes

  1. Cooperative Games
  2. Indoor Game

Hula Hoop Challenge ›

Playworks coaches participating in indoor games
Playworks coaches participating in indoor games
  • 11+ Players

  • All Ages

  • None

  • Less Than 10 minutes

  1. Icebreaker
  2. Indoor Game

I Love My Neighbor… ›

  • Any Size

  • Grades 1-2

  • No equipment needed

  • Less Than 10 minutes

  1. Indoor Game
  2. Readiness Games

Indoor Hopscotch ›