Youth Games Collection

Small group game, High energy

That Thing Game

Materials

Prepare the list of items to be found with a minimum of 15 items.

Formation

Divide the players into two teams: Team #1 is positioned on the left side of the room and Team #2 is on the right.

Game Play

Step 1: Select one person from each team to stand on stage facing their respective sections. These individuals are designated as the Team Captains.

Step 2: Mark the beginning of each round when the Leader says, "The first team to bring their Team Captain......," followed by a dramatic pause, then names an item.

Step 3: Both teams scramble to locate the named item in places like people's belongings, the kitchen, the information area, or bathrooms, and bring it to their Team Captain as quickly as possible. Please note that the item must be physically handed to the Team Captain; it cannot be tossed towards the stage or front of the room.

Step 4: The team who finds the requested item first and delivers it to their Team Captain wins the round.

Here are some examples of items that can be included:

  • Pen
  • iPhone (Specify the generation for added challenge)
  • Bible
  • Removed shoelace
  • Chewing gum
  • Ball
  • Water bottle
  • Flyer for an upcoming event
  • Earphones
  • Sock
  • $2 coin
  • Toilet roll

The game's duration can be set according to the time available or until all items on the list have been found.