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Lawn and ball games

There are as many games as there are fish in the sea. It is always an advantage to have some good games which are feasible and easy in the bag of tricks. These games can always be used for a variety evening. The games which are listed here are a good mixture. In water, indoors, outdoors, team or individual games or even as a variety of games for a parent’s evening.

Lawn and ball games
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Betting games are equally popular among young and old. They make a lot of fun and require skill and team spirit. Football offers plenty of varied options. Many games can be made up with elements from football. Dribbling through an obstacle course, juggling in a small group of players or a simple football match with small teams awaken personal ambition and motivate to peak performance. Even if we are dealing with games that have a lot of fighting spirit: The fun factor is of the highest importance. With those lawn and ball games I am presenting here, fun always takes the forefront. To increase this fun, you can come up with cheerleaders that additionally cheer the players up.

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Why are betting games so popular?

Who does not like to bet? Whether young or old – just about everyone bets, in part, for a lot of money, but also just for fun. Children and youth are usually excited about those games, whether they are played at a summer camp or at a game night at the centre. Therefore, they betting games can’t be missing here either. The beauty of it: betting games do not require significant preparation, and the necessary materials are quite manageable as well. Nevertheless, betting games can inspire for hours and without any boredom. On what you can bet? Basically, you can bet on everything – even on your life. Example, you could put a glass full of coins on the table. The participants have to guess how much money is in the glass. Or how much coins are in the jar. The one closest to the correct number wins.

You can also bet on people. For example, you can divide the group into two parts. Both teams get distinguished tasks. The other team has to guess which kid finishes which job first. Always consider weaker team members so that they do not feel marginalized or disadvantaged.

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Ball games | Games with a ball

  1. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: ballHunter Ball

    The hunter tries to shoot the other players.

  2. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: ball or FrisbeeRugby or Frisbee rugby

    Rugby games are fast and rough. Frisbee rugby is an alternative.

  3. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: Push ball or earth ballPush ball games

    Different games with a push ball (earth ball).

  4. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: ball, conesBall games: 2 front ball

    In this ball game the players in the middle of the game field are hit by players on in the outer fields with the ball.

  5. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: ball, conesBall game: Throwing and scoring

    In this ball game 2 throwers try to hit the players in the middle with a ball.

  6. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: ball, conesThrowing - running - scoring

    A thrower throws the ball into the field and the group tries to run around the field without being hit.

  7. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: ball, conesRabbit and hunter

    A player (the rabbit) is in the middle of a circle. The hunter on the outside of the circle tries to hit the rabbit with a ball.

  8. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: ball, conesBall spying

    Two teams stand in two playing fields opposite each other. One spy from each of the opposing teams is also in the opponent's field and tries to catch the ball from his own team.

  9. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: ball, 2 x circle markings or 2 x baskets (clothes basket).Circle or basket throwing

    A ball is aimed into a circle or a basket.

  10. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: ball, playing field, 2 goals (tables)Roller ball

    Similar to football but the ball can only be rolled with the hand.

  11. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: ballBreaking the ring

    A player stands in the middle and tries to shoot a ball out of the circle.

  12. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: ballBanned

    The ball is thrown up in the air and is caught by a player whose name is called out.

  13. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: balls, marked fieldHunt fever

    On a 50m long course runners must run away from the hunters who must hit them from the edge of the course.

  14. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: a ball for each teamTunnel ball

    The team makes a tunnel with their legs spread out. A ball must be rolled through the tunnel. The last player collects the ball and runs to the front.

  15. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: ball, marked fieldDodge ball

    Dodge ball - a ball throwing and catching game for teams - for 12-30 players.

  16. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: ball, marked field (cones), basket or bowlBurning ball

    Burning ball - a running, catching and throwing game for teams - for 12-30 players.

  17. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: ballBodyguard

    A player protects the others from being hit.

  18. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: ballThrowing – catching – sitting

    Catch the ball, throw it on and sit down.

  19. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: ballCapture the fort

    A ball must be thrown into the centre of the circle. The opposing team tries to stop this.

  20. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: ballClimbing up and down

    Catching the ball is OK. A drop of the ball means sitting down.

  21. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: rugby ballFootball-rugby

    Instead of playing football with a football, a rugby ball is used.

  22. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: ballHand (roll) ball

    Instead of playing the ball with the foot, the ball is only allowed to be rolled with the hand.

  23. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: ballAlaska

    The game is similar to 'hot potatoes'.

  24. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: ball and a wallBasketball without a basket

    A basketball variation without a basket

  25. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: ballBall circle games

    Ball circle games with different rules.

  26. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: volleyball, volleyball net Team change

    The aim of the game is to swap all members of the team over to the other side.

  27. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: ballTo catch or not

    The player in the middle shouts 'catch' and the player is not allowed to catch the ball. If he shouts 'don’t catch', they must catch it.

  28. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: ballBreaking the ring

    A player in the middle tries to throw a ball through a player’s legs.

  29. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: ball, 10 plastic bottles with waterGuard ball

    Open plastic bottles filled with water are placed in a playing area. 2-3 guards must guard the water bottles.

  30. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: ballBeach ball keep-up record

    Keep a beach ball up in the air as long as possible.

  31. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: ballBall tricks

    A ball is balanced on the foot or other variations.

  32. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: many rugby balls or normal ballsChaos Rugby

    Use many rugby balls or other balls instead of one rugby ball.

  33. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: ball or Frisbee, marked field (cones), baseball batBaseball or Frisbee baseball

    It doesn't matter whether the game is played like burning ball or baseball, with a baseball bat or with a Frisbee - the game which is similar to burning ball is great fun.

  34. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: ballGive up the ball ten times

    The ball must be passed ten times among the team to receive a point. The opponents try to do the same.

  35. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: volleyball, volleyball net, blanketsThe rubbish bag volleyball game

    The game is played over a net like volleyball. However 2 members of the team hold a towel and try to scoop up /slap the ball.

  36. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: ball, ribbonsNon-contact rugby

    A rugby game without contact fears. It should only be player with 3 ribbons tucked in the waistband.

  37. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: volleyball, volleyball net , blanketsVolleyball with a limited view

    The volleyball net is covered with sheets, so that view of the opponents playing area is not possible

  38. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: Football, blindfolds, goalThe blind football team

    Blindfolded playing football. There is a conductor at the sidelines.

  39. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: BallMidfield

    The child in the middle has to catch the ball, the bystanders throw back and forth.

  40. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: Tennis ball, softball, soccer (3 balls in total)Ball Game Chaos

    The ball may be paled as long as the hidden ball is not found

  41. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: Bottle, ball, strawEmptying bottles

    Throwing over bottles so that the water comes out.


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Lawn games | Games on grass

  1. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: nothingWolf

    Who's afraid of the big bad wolf? An old but popular game.

  2. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: nothingBreaking Chains

    2 teams stand opposite each other and make long chains. Each team alternates sending one player to break through the opposite teams chain.

  3. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: nothingCat chases mouse

    2 kids are chosen as a cat and a mouse. The rest of the group stands in equal rows ( e.g. 4x4 or 7x7 rows). The cat must follow the mouse through the rows.

  4. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: nothingHuman croquet

    The group stands with their legs apart and therefore make the croquet hooks. A player crawls through the legs over a finishing line.

  5. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: nothingRolling

    All lie next to each other on the ground and the last in the row rolls over the others.

  6. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: nothingBridge prisoners

    Bridge prisoners is a catching game with catchers, hunted and freeing.

  7. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: nothingOctopussy

    The team is linked at the elbows and must run a race in this formation.

  8. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: nothingAlways in contact

    All team members are only allowed to move forwards when all feet are in contact.

  9. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: nothingSnake

    All members of the group lie on their stomachs in a line and hold the ankles of the person in front.

  10. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: nothingPeace wall

    The game is similar to " who's afraid of the big bad wolf?"

  11. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: several objectsScuffling and reaping the rewards

    2 groups stand opposite each other. Different objects are placed directly in the middle which the group must bring behind their own line.

  12. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: marked field (cones, ropes, chalk)Border battles

    2 groups stand opposite each other separated by a line. Each group tries to get as many opposing players as possible into their own field.

  13. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: blindfoldsBlind alley

    5 volunteers are placed on a path and are blindfolded. The rest of the group must try to sneak past the blind.

  14. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: several objectsBooty

    On the opposite side of the playing field are objects which must be fetched. There are 2 guards in the playing field who must prevent this.

  15. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: handkerchief or band of a plastic foilCapture and robbery

    Each player has a piece of cloth tied to their leg. Everyone now tries to remove the others cloth without losing their own.

  16. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: handkerchief or band of a plastic foilCatching dragon tails

    Each team forms a row and the members hold onto each others waists. A cloth is stuck in the last player’s waistband. The dragons must try to steal the cloth.

  17. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: Indiaca, playing field and netIndiaca

    Indiana - a game using the flat of the hand to hit a ball with feathers according to volleyball rules.

  18. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: rope with a beanbag as a weightRope circles

    A 3m long rope is swung in a circle over the ground.

  19. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: ball3-a-side

    2 players play the ball to each other and a third player tries to stop them.

  20. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: FrisbeeFrisbee-Golf

    A Frisbee is thrown with least throws across a field.

  21. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: marked playing fieldField Combat

    Each group member try to push each other into the next fields.

  22. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: drink coasters, marked playing fieldDrink coaster match

    Each team tries to throw as many beer mats as possible into the opponent's field.

  23. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: Foot loops (rope, strong string or long pieces of fabric).The three legged race

    2 runners stand next to each other and are tied together at the ankle with a sheet.

  24. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: own shoes or toilet brushes, 2 goals (chairs, tables), ball or balloonsShoe hockey

    A game of hockey with a shoe as the stick. A softball can be used as a puck.

  25. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: marked field, ball, 2 baskets (bowls, buckets)Waste paper basket handball game

    In this handball game a goalkeeper stands in the opponent's area and catches the ball with a waste paper basket.

  26. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: marked field, balls, blanket or matUnder fire - a difficult life saving action

    From their own field the players try to shoot at the opposing team members with balls. Anyone who is hit and be saved by the ambulance men.

  27. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: marked field, ball, 2 goalsThe rock hard rugby game on the knees or backside

    The game is played on the knees. The opponent can be pushed out of the field. The team's own ball must be brought into the opponent's goal.

  28. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: Frisbee, 2 goals (buckets, bowls, tables)Frisbee

    Lots of games can be played with a Frisbee

  29. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: Rope as a markerFishing in the other pond

    There are different ponds, and each team tries to fish in somebody else’s pond.

  30. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: Socks, water, measuring cup, washing line, pegsWet stocking run

    Run with wet socks to a bucket, wringing them out and get more water.

  31. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: Socks, water, measuring tapeWet socks are approaching

    Objective: kicking wet socks as far as possible from your feet.

  32. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: BathmatBathmat Rally

    Organizing a rally on sandy ground.

  33. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: Carpet, or parachuteCarousel

    One child volunteers. He is turned around several times and then has to run through the hurdles.

  34. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: Depending on the sportNational League

    Like in the National League several disciplines are carried out, each against the others.

  35. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: Snow…Catching the ostrich

    This is a catching game where you only can be caught if you do not stick your head in the snow.


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