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 coaches participating in indoor games](https://www.playworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/I-Love-My-Neighbor-384x255-384x240.jpg)
![Playworks coaches participating in indoor games](https://www.playworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/I-Love-My-Neighbor-384x255-384x240.jpg)
11+ Players
All Ages
None
Less Than 10 minutes
I Love My Neighbor… ›
What makes being stuck in traffic so unbearable? The stop and go of the vehicles, the annoying beeping from angry drivers, and the constant thought, “I wish I was home…
![jumprope graphic](https://www.playworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/jumrope-BG-with-kid-402x240.jpg)
![jumprope graphic](https://www.playworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/jumrope-BG-with-kid-402x240.jpg)
Small Group (1-10)
Grades 1-2
Jump Ropes
Less Than 10 minutes
Jump Rope/Double Dutch ›
What makes being stuck in traffic so unbearable? The stop and go of the vehicles, the annoying beeping from angry drivers, and the constant thought, “I wish I was home…
![Snail's pace graphic](https://www.playworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/41861662_6097497434535_9014463032281006080_n-402x240.png)
![Snail's pace graphic](https://www.playworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/41861662_6097497434535_9014463032281006080_n-402x240.png)
Pre K/K
None
Running Through the Forest ›
What makes being stuck in traffic so unbearable? The stop and go of the vehicles, the annoying beeping from angry drivers, and the constant thought, “I wish I was home…
![](https://www.playworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/GamesCones384.jpg)
![](https://www.playworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/GamesCones384.jpg)
Any Size
Grades 3-5
Cones
10 minutes or more
Traffic Jam ›
What makes being stuck in traffic so unbearable? The stop and go of the vehicles, the annoying beeping from angry drivers, and the constant thought, “I wish I was home…
![students playing game in classroom](https://www.playworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/DSC_2323-X3-402x240.jpg)
![students playing game in classroom](https://www.playworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/DSC_2323-X3-402x240.jpg)
1-2 Players
Grades 1-2
None
5-10 Minutes
Under the Sea ›
This is a great game for large groups of younger students. In this game, players practice their memory and listening skills by following the leader’s commands. Try it as an…
![](https://www.playworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Up-Down-Stop-Go-402x240.jpg)
![](https://www.playworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Up-Down-Stop-Go-402x240.jpg)
Any Size
Grades 1-2
None
Less Than 10 minutes
Up, Down, Stop, Go ›
Take a brain break and challenge your students to a few rounds of Up, Down, Stop, Go. This is a great game to refocus your students’ minds and refresh their…
![wall tag graphic](https://www.playworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-09-at-3.56.59 PM-402x240.png)
![wall tag graphic](https://www.playworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-09-at-3.56.59 PM-402x240.png)
11+ Players
All Ages
None
5-10 Minutes
Wall Tag ›
This is a great game for indoor recess and/or a brain break. In this game, players will need to remember which direction to jump as the caller tries to trick…
![](https://www.playworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/GameMatchMe384-Houston_06936.jpg)
![](https://www.playworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/GameMatchMe384-Houston_06936.jpg)
Any Size
Grades 3-5
None
Less Than 10 minutes
What are you doing? ›
Imagination and creativity are the name of the game here. Allow a student to do whatever they want (appropriately) in front of the other students. As they perform their imaginary…
![](https://www.playworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Game_Circle384DSC_2904.jpg)
![](https://www.playworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Game_Circle384DSC_2904.jpg)
Any Size
Grades 3-5
None
Less Than 10 minutes
Zip, Zap, Pop ›
In this sequencing game, students will develop comfort with their peers and strengthen their concentration skills. To begin, teach the students a hand gesture to go with the words “Zip,”…