Game Tag: Indoor Game


1-2 Players
All Ages
Balls
5-10 Minutes
Popcorn ›
This is a great game for all ages to practice their throwing and catching skills. In this game, players throw up a ball (or object) and clap as many times as they can before catching the ball.


Large Group (10 and up)
Grades 3-5
Chairs
10 minutes or more
Magic Mind Trick ›
This is a great icebreaker, minute mover, or indoor recess game! In this game, students form a circle with one player taking the role of the “Mind Reader” in the middle. This game has several variations and can be modified to for students of different ages or abilities.


Large Group (10 and up)
Ages 6-10
None
Less Than 10 minutes
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 Scissors in pairs. Whoever is less successful becomes the winner’s number one fan, rooting for them as they find another player to challenge. By the…


Any Size
Ages 6-10
None
Less Than 10 minutes
Level Up ›
It’s a bird . . . It’s a plane . . . It’s a recess hero! In Level Up, players unlock superpowers like strength, speed, and even flight. Students “level up” by winning a round of Rock Paper Scissors. They lose a level when they are the less successful player. For the chance to regain…


Any Size
Ages 6-10
None
Less Than 10 minutes
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 the instructor (or student leader) tells a story, students listen for the secret word. When the secret word is heard, it’s “Gotcha time!” Students try…