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
Playworks coaches participating in indoor games

  • 11+ Players

  • All Ages

  • None

  • Less Than 10 minutes

  1. Icebreaker
  2. Indoor Game

I Love My Neighbor… ›

jumprope graphic
jumprope graphic

  • Small Group (1-10)

  • Grades 1-2

  • Jump Ropes

  • Less Than 10 minutes

  1. Autonomous/Self-access Games
  2. Recess Games

Jump Rope/Double Dutch ›

Snail's pace graphic
Snail's pace graphic

  • Pre K/K

  • None

Running Through the Forest ›

Children playing recess game called Sneak
Children playing recess game called Sneak

  • Large Group (10 and up)

  • Ages 6-10

  • Balls

  1. Ball Games
  2. Cooperative Games
  3. Tag Games

Sneak ›

  • Pre K/K

  • None

  1. Tag Games

Statue Tag ›

  • Large Group (10 and up)

  • Grades 3-5

  • Bean Bags

  • 10 minutes or more

  1. Tag Games

Toe Touch Tag ›

  • Small Group (1-10)

  • Grades 1-2

  • None

  • Less Than 10 minutes

  1. Tag Games

Triangle Tag ›

  • Large Group (10 and up)

  • Grades 1-2

  • None

  1. Recess Games
  2. Tag Games

Watch Your Back Tag ›

  • Grades 1-2

  • No equipment needed

  1. Tag Games

Where Did It Go? ›

  • Large Group (10 and up)

  • Grades 1-2

  • None

  • Less Than 10 minutes

  1. Tag Games

Where the Wild Things Are ›

  • Large Group (10 and up)

  • Grades 3-5

  • Dodgeballs

  • 10 minutes or more

  1. Tag Games

Wolves and Bunnies ›