Game Tag: Indoor Game
6-10 Players
All Ages
None
10-15 Minutes
Detective Frog ›
This is a great game for indoor play! In this game, players get the chance to try on different skills, like being a part of a team and watching others’ body language.
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 icebreaker, movement break, or grouping exercise!
11+ Players
All Ages
No equipment needed
10-15 Minutes
Giant ›
This is a great game for indoor play! Students practice self-control in their bodies and voices while also practicing safe tagging.
11+ Players
Grades 1-2
None
5-10 Minutes
Beans on Toast ›
This is a great game for younger students to get lots of movement in. In this game, players listen to the leader and complete the movement associated with that type of bean.
11+ Players
All Ages
None
10-15 Minutes
The Big Cheese ›
This is a great game for players of all ages. In this game, players choose a cheese and try to pick one that they think the “Big Cheese” will not choose. Big Cheese can be played anywhere and modified to be a completely silent 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…