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… ›

This is a quick paced, counting game, ideal for any group size.

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 ›

This is a quick paced, counting game, ideal for any group size.

Snail's pace graphic
Snail's pace graphic

  • Pre K/K

  • None

Running Through the Forest ›

This is a quick paced, counting game, ideal for any group size.

  • 11+ Players

  • All Ages

  • None

  • 10-15 Minutes

  1. Autonomous/Self-access Games
  2. Cooperative Games
  3. Icebreaker
  4. Indoor Game
  5. Readiness Games
  6. Recess Games

Under Pressure ›

This is a quick paced, counting game, ideal for any group size.

girl playing with dodgeball
girl playing with dodgeball

  • Small Group (1-10)

  • Grades 1-5

  • Balls

  • Less Than 10 minutes

  1. Ball Games
  2. Recess Games

Wall Ball ›

  • Large Group (10 and up)

  • Grades 1-2

  • None

  1. Recess Games
  2. Tag Games

Watch Your Back Tag ›

  • Any Size

  • Grades 1-2

  • Jump Ropes

  • Less Than 10 minutes

  1. Autonomous/Self-access Games
  2. Readiness Games
  3. Recess Games
  4. Rotational Games

Zero 1, 2, 3 ›