Games for Tweens and Teens

We have put together this great list of games for tweens and teens…….some are very silly and guaranteed to have your tweens and teens laugh and LOVE them!

The Games:

1. Capture the Flag: Players divide into two teams and each team hides their flag while trying to capture the other team's flag and return it to their base without being tagged. It encourages teamwork, strategy, and physical activity.
2. Scavenger Hunt: Create a list of items or clues for players to find within a designated area. It's a great way to promote problem-solving skills, creativity, and exploration of their surroundings.
3. Board Games: Classic board games like Monopoly, Scrabble, or Clue offer opportunities for friendly competition, critical thinking, and social interaction. They also help develop decision-making skills.
4. Charades: Players act out words or phrases without speaking while their team tries to guess what they're acting. It promotes creativity, communication skills, and is a lot of fun for groups.
5. Pictionary: Similar to charades but with drawing instead of acting. Players draw a word or phrase while their team guesses what it is. It encourages creativity, teamwork, and imagination.
6. Hide and Seek: One person closes their eyes and counts while the others hide. The seeker then tries to find the hidden players. It's a classic game that promotes physical activity and spatial awareness.
7. Outdoor Obstacle Course: Create a course using natural or improvised obstacles like cones, ropes, or logs. Players race against each other or the clock, promoting physical fitness, coordination, and friendly competition.
8. DIY Arts and Crafts: Set up a station with art supplies like paints, markers, and paper, or organize a craft project like making friendship bracelets or decorating picture frames. It encourages creativity, fine motor skills, and personal expression.

These games are great alternatives to screen time, fostering social interaction, creativity, and physical activity among tweens.