Game Library

Need a group game for 30 kindergarteners, indoors, in a pinch? Trying to convince 5th grader boys to stop hogging the ball? We have you covered.

Explore hundreds of games by group size, available space and equipment, appropriate ages, and developmental skills. Our games are designed to keep all kids playing. You will see lots of games where everyone is “it”, ground-rules that keep games manageable for recess supervisors, skill-building variations on students’ favorite sports, and other adaptations that make games fun and inclusive for everyone.

Playworks children playing indoor recess games
Playworks children playing indoor recess games
  • Large Group (10 and up)

  • Grades 1-2

  • Bouncy Balls

  • Less Than 10 minutes

  1. Indoor Game
  2. Readiness Games

Hot Potato ›

  • Any Size

  • Grades 1-2

  • Basketballs

  • Less Than 10 minutes

  1. Ball Games
  2. Recess Games
  3. Rotational Games

Hot Shot Basketball ›

  • Any Size

  • Ages 3-5

  • Balls

  • Less Than 10 minutes

  1. Ball Games
  2. Readiness Games
  3. Rotational Games

Hot Shot Soccer ›

  • Any Size

  • Grades 1-2

  • Basketballs

  • Less Than 10 minutes

  1. Ball Games
  2. Recess Games
  3. Rotational Games

Hot Spots ›

  • Large Group (10 and up)

  • Grades 3-5

  • None

  • Less Than 10 minutes

  1. Recess Games

House, Tree, Neighbor ›

  • Any Size

  • Ages 6-10

  • Bean Bags

  • Less Than 10 minutes

  1. Indoor Game

Huckle Buckle Beanstalk ›

Hula Hoop recess games
Hula Hoop recess games
  • Large Group (10 and up)

  • Ages 3-5

  • Hula Hoops

  • Less Than 10 minutes

  1. Cooperative Games
  2. Indoor Game

Hula Hoop Challenge ›