Drama Games
14 games in this category, hand chosen by experienced leaders. Every one lists the ages it suits, the group size it needs and what to bring.
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Like Whispers but acted out. A scenario is performed and passed along a chain of volunteers, getting more distorted each time.
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The group creates a physical action for each word of the verse, then says it aloud while performing the actions until it's memorised.
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One person walks down an alley of peers acting as good and bad conscience, advising on a tough decision.
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A Bible passage is read aloud with full dramatic expression, using voices, pace and emotion to bring the text to life.
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One person sits in the hot seat and becomes a mystery character, and the group asks questions trying to guess who they are.
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A participant takes on a character and delivers a solo speech based on a situation that character has experienced.
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Everyone takes on a character within a given situation and discusses a topic from that character's perspective with a partner.
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Like Role Playing, but participants walk around finding new partners each time to discuss the topic in character.
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A detective tries to identify the secret actor who is leading the group's actions while everyone else copies along.
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A detective tries to identify the secret dancer who is subtly changing dance moves while everyone else copies them.
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Teams brainstorm as many jingles on a theme as possible, then take turns performing them. Repeat a song or run out and you're out.
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An improv game where actors are added one at a time, each creating a new scenario based on the frozen pose of the previous actor.
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Teams create a stop motion film using Lego figures, a camera and a story, then screen their films for the group.
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Two players must have an entire conversation using only questions. Answer with a statement and you're out.