Fun Games

Large group games are whole-of-group activities that are fully inclusive, highly-interactive & 100% fun.

Sometimes, the activity involves everyone doing the same thing at the same time, or perhaps only a small group enjoying an experience while the rest of their group watch on. No matter the context, the best fun large group games are often simple, highly-interactive and extremely positive experiences which the whole group can enjoy.

Ideally, community-building games should generate lots of laughter, and help you build and reinforce a strong sense of comfort and connection between members of your group.

Essential Characteristics of Fun Large Group Games

One of the primary objectives of playing large group games which seek to develop community spirit is to help people feel comfortable to participate just for fun. Accordingly, these sorts of experiences often feature:

  • Ample opportunities for group members to interact, play and share;
  • Fun and laughter as a major component;
  • Emphasis on whole group participation / interaction;
  • Rules are normally kept to a minimum; and
  • Success-oriented activity, with few (if any) eliminations.

Fun Large Group Activity Ideas

The images below provide links to a sample of fun, large group, community-building games which are drawn from playmeo’s extensive activity database.

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Two and a Crayon illustration thumbnail non-verbal communication activity

Two & A Crayon

Non-verbal communication activity that sparks connection & shared leadership.

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Musical notes with talkee bubble for musical guessing game Name That Tune

Name That Tune

Musical guessing game to energise groups & test song knowledge.

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Two people playing Chopsticks finger counting game

Chopsticks

Finger counting game that builds strategy & quick thinking.

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Line of people playing quick energiser game Texas Big Foot

Texas Big Foot

Quick energiser game creating instant laughter & connection.

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Man sitting on seat playing lateral thinking puzzle One Up One Down

One Up One Down

Lateral thinking puzzle to develop observation skills & creative thinking.

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Bird's eye view of group playing fast-paced group game Tweener

Tweener

Fast-paced group game with defensive skills & elimination fun.

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Talkee bubbles from storytelling icebreaker game with positive negative symbols inside

Positive-Negative

Storytelling icebreaker game to spark creativity & connection.

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Fun outdoor group game Flungee activity

Flungee

Fun outdoor group game to test team skills & create laughter.

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Two people standing in circle playing Zhwoop hilarious circle game

Zhwoop

Hilarious circle game that creates laughter & connection.

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Woman playing energetic strategy game Nerves of Steel about to leave her seat while man is not watching

Nerves of Steel

Energetic strategy game to challenge quick thinking & decision-making.

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Set of hands squiggling as played in Up Nelson team-based guessing game

Up Nelson

Team-based guessing game with strategy & exciting competition.

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Hand tossing dice for On Par interactive dice game

On Par

Interactive dice game to develop mental math skills & friendly competition.

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Two people passing an object as part of the circle passing game called A What?

A What?

Circle passing game involving an engaging challenge & hilarious confusion.

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Four people playing funny group game Mrs O'Grady

Mrs O’Grady

Funny group game to create laughter & physical comedy.

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People playing interactive guessing game FFEACH

FFEACH

Interactive guessing game to enhance non-verbal communication.

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Small group playing large group team-building game BlueStarOpoly

BlueStarOpoly

Large group team-building game sparks energy & connection.

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Man waving arms to his side playing group energiser game Count To Six

Count To Six

Group energiser game to boost coordination & shared laughter.

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Three people playing a medley of balloon group games called Balloonarama

Balloonarama

Balloon group games medley to promote team spirit & laughter

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Man chasing woman as part of Water World fun team-based game

Water World

Fun team-based game that builds cooperation & strategy.

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Man speaking in code as The Psychiatrist fun lateral thinking game

The Psychiatrist

Fun lateral thinking game to develop listening & deduction.

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Four talkee bubbles with words as played in word association game Rhyme or Reason

Rhyme or Reason

Word association game to build vocabulary & quick thinking.

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Girl running from group playing fun scavenger hunt game Need A Shoelace

Need A Shoelace

Fun scavenger hunt game to energise teams & promote quick thinking.

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Man bending down playing Paper Bag Pick-Up fun challenge game.

Paper Bag Pick Up

Fun challenge game to test balance, flexibility & determination skills.

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Variety of items to be found in Team Scavenger Hunt game

Scavenger Hunt

Team scavenger hunt to build collaboration & problem-solving.

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