Fun Indoor and Outdoor Bible Games for Adults
Published May 3rd, 2019
The bible is an infinite source of godly wisdom but, depending on your creativity, it can be a great source of fun too.
These fun Christian games are sure to liven up any gatherings, prayer meetings, and church camps. It’s a great way to break the ice and make new friends too. Plus they can be played both indoors and outdoors. You’ll have fun and get to dust up on your knowledge of the bible. Sounds like a win-win, eh?
Bible Pictionary
This is great for testing the participant’s knowledge about bible characters and events (and their drawing skills too!).
What You’ll Need:
- board (2 sets)
- chalk/marker (2 sets)
- small pieces of paper
How to Play:
- Write bible characters or events on small pieces of paper.
- Divide the participants into two groups.
- Have one member from each group come up to the front and pick a piece of paper.
- Let them draw the scene or character they’ve picked on the board.
- The other members of the group will try to guess what they’ve drawn.
- The first group to guess correctly wins the point. The group with the most point wins.
Pass the Message – Bible Edition
If you had fun playing the “Telephone Game”, then you’ll have more fun using bible characters for it.
What You Need:
- small pieces of paper
How to Play:
- Write Bible verses on the small pieces of paper. Use unfamiliar ones to make it more challenging. But don’t make it too long or you won’t have any winner.
- Divide the participants into two groups. Make sure that each group has the same number of members.
- Have them line up but must be a meter apart from each other. If you have a small space, you can make it just a few feet.
- Call the member at the front of each line. Let them pick just one piece of paper. They need to memorize the quote written in it before going back to their groups.
- When they’re done memorizing, they can run back to the line and whisper the verse to the person next in line. That participant will, in turn, whisper it to the person next to them until the message reaches the person at the end. That person will then run to the front and whisper the message to you. The first group to whisper you the exact verse written on the paper wins.
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Who Am I?
This game is great for familiarizing bible characters. Children will surely enjoy this too.
What You Need:
- large strips of papers/index card/sticky notes
- sticky tape
How to Play:
- Write the names of Bible characters on a large strip of paper. An index card or large sticky notes will do too. There must at least be one for each participant.
- Group the participants into two teams.
- Give each participant a strip of paper and sticky tape. They must not let the other group see what’s written on it.
- Call one member from each group. Have them stick their paper on the other’s back. They must be careful not to let the other person see what’s taped on their back. Then let them sit facing each other.
- Each participant will take turns asking each other a question to guess what’s taped on their back. They can only answer with a “yes” or “no”.
- The first person to guess correctly gets the point.
- Do this until all the members have played. The group with the most point wins.
Bible Bingo
Can’t get enough of bingo game nights? Liven the mode with this classic bingo game with a biblical twist.
What You Need:
- bingo cards with bible characters
- pens (one for each participant)
How to Play:
- Distribute the bingo cards and pens to the participants. Each must have the same number of bingo cards.
- Call out one biblical character. Participants must cross out that character in their bingo card. Once all the characters are crossed out, they must shout “bingo!”.
- The first one to shout “bingo!” wins.
Paint Me a Picture
Test your acting skills and teamwork with this entertaining game perfect for both children and adults. It can also be played with either large or small groups.
What You Need:
small pieces of paper
How to Play:
- Write biblical scenes on small sheets of paper.
- Divide the group into two teams.
- Call each group to the front but one member must remain on the seat.
- Let them pick one sheet of paper. They will then act out the scene written on it.
- Count to five and say “freeze!”
- The remaining member must try to guess the scene the other members have acted out. Failure to do so will give the other group a chance to steal. Whoever gives the correct answer gets the point.
Scavenger Hunt
The perfect way to brush up on biblical verses and where to find them on the bible.
What You Need:
- bibles
How to Play:
- Divide the group into as many teams as you want as long as each group has the same number of members. Every group must also have their own bible.
- Call out biblical verses and let them find it on the bible. You may also write it on the board if you have one.
- The first group to find it wins a point.
Bible Charades
If your group loves acting or theater, this will suit you well.
What You Need:
- small pieces of paper
How to Play:
- Write biblical scenes or characters on pieces of paper.
- Group them into two teams.
- One team member will come to the front, pick a paper and act out what’s on it.
- Other members of the team will try to guess what their teammate is acting out. Should they fail to do so, the other group gets to “steal”.
- The first group to give the correct answer wins the point.
Apart from games, the bible is a fountain of inspirational messages too! Check out our compilation of inspirational quotes from saints for young Catholics.
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