Bible Games for Church
Easy group games for all ages. Children, teens and grown-ups can play together, and nobody needs any supplies.
Playing a Bible game together is a happy way to learn a story. People remember what they do much better than what they only hear. Every game below uses plain words and short steps, so a leader can read it out loud and start playing in a minute.
Each page tells you the Bible story first, then how to play, then how to make it easier for little ones or harder for teens and adults. You will also find a safety note, three questions to talk about afterwards and a free online game to play next. For more ideas, see our guides for Sunday school, families and small groups, or print a sheet from our printable Bible games.
Church Bible Games You Can Play Today
Bible Charades Relay
Two teams act out Bible people and stories with no talking.
15 to 20 minutes · 6 to 40, in two teams
How to playNoah's Ark Animal Pairs
Find your animal partner by sound and board the ark two by two.
10 to 15 minutes · 8 to 50 (an even number is easiest)
How to playJericho March
March quietly for seven days, then shout as the walls fall.
10 minutes · 6 to 60
How to playPeace, Be Still
Act out wind, waves and thunder, then freeze when Jesus calms the storm.
10 minutes · 5 to 60
How to playDaniel and the Lions
Tap the lions, find Daniel and answer a question about the story.
10 to 15 minutes · 8 to 30
How to playDavid and Goliath Giant Steps
Creep closer to the giant by answering story questions.
10 to 15 minutes · 6 to 30
How to playGood Samaritan Helper Game
Act out the kind traveller, then mime small acts of kindness.
10 to 15 minutes · 6 to 40
How to playFruit of the Spirit Action Game
Act out love, joy, peace and the other fruits of the Spirit.
10 minutes · 5 to 50
How to playTen Commandments Number Game
Use fingers and numbers to remember the ten commandments.
10 to 15 minutes · 4 to 40
How to playCreation Days Order Game
Line up seven players to put the days of creation in order.
10 minutes · 7 or more
How to playTwelve Disciples Name Circle
Pass the names of Jesus' twelve disciples with a clap rhythm.
10 to 15 minutes · 6 to 30
How to playBooks of the Bible Line-Up
Players are books of the Bible and race to line up in order.
10 to 15 minutes · 6 to 30, in two teams
How to playBible Verse Whisper Chain
Whisper a Bible verse down a line and see if it stays the same.
10 minutes · 6 to 30, in teams of 5 or 6
How to playMoses Red Sea Crossing Game
Walk through the sea between two rows of players acting as waves.
10 to 15 minutes · 10 to 40
How to playBible Who Am I Circle
Ask yes or no questions to find the Bible person.
10 to 15 minutes · 4 to 30
How to playJoseph Story Relay
Tell the story of Joseph one scene at a time in a team relay.
15 minutes · 6 to 30, in teams of 5 or 6
How to playZacchaeus Up and Down Game
Stand up and sit down on story words and listen for Jesus' call.
10 minutes · 5 to 50
How to playFeeding the Five Thousand Sharing Game
Pass pretend bread and fish around the circle and share what you have.
10 minutes · 6 to 40
How to playEmpty Tomb Easter Story Game
Walk to the empty tomb and run back to share the good news.
10 minutes · 8 to 40
How to playBible True or False Move Game
Move to one side of the room for true and the other for false.
10 to 15 minutes · 6 to 60
How to playJonah and the Big Fish Game
Follow the leader's directions to act out Jonah's journey.
10 minutes · 6 to 40
How to playPentecost Wind and Fire Game
Make the sound of wind, wave flame fingers and share good news.
10 minutes · 6 to 50
How to playQueen Esther Brave Steps Game
Take brave steps toward the king by answering story questions.
10 to 15 minutes · 6 to 30
How to playGideon Trumpets and Jars Game
A small team surrounds the room, blows pretend trumpets and shouts.
10 to 15 minutes · 8 to 40
How to playBible Story Line-Up
Players are parts of a story and line up in the right order.
10 to 15 minutes · 5 to 30, in teams
How to playTips for Leading a Bible Game
Tell the story in a few sentences before you play, so that everyone knows what the game is about. Explain the rules once, in short steps, and show one example.
Keep teams mixed, with older and younger players together, so that nobody feels left out. Praise effort more than winning. When the game ends, ask one or two of the talk-about-it questions, because that is when the story sinks in.
Always check that the playing space is clear and let anyone who is shy join in a small way, such as keeping score or helping the leader.
Want to Play Online Instead?
If you cannot meet in person, every game here has an online partner. Try the Bible quiz, Bible memory games or the Bible charades generator. They are free, and they work on a phone, a tablet or a computer.
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