20 Active Party Games for a Large Group

These party game ideas are packed with energetic, low-prep activities that turn a simple pile of water balloons into nonstop laughter.

There are 15 fun ideas to choose from.

For a simple outdoor obstacle course that requires almost no setup, this can’t be beat.

Just get a stack of 2x4s and start laying them out for a balancing challenge kids will love.

Charades is a perfect party game because it’s easily scalable, requires zero setup, and zero cleanup too.

This printable set of camping-related charades prompts is easy to print out ahead of time and have ready whenever.

A DIY sponge toss is such a fun way to keep a group busy.

The sponge balls are simple to make, and if an impromptu water fight breaks out, they are 100% reusable.

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For a drier version of the same game, grab some paper plates and beanbags.

This target bean bag toss is too simple to make, and can provide tons of fun.

Jenga is a fun party game already, but the small scale makes it a bit tough for a group to play.

This DIY backyard version scales things up significantly, and it’s an easy beginner woodworking project.

Here’s a whole series of outdoor games that are perfect for almost any size group.

There are multiple relay games, 4-way tug of war, and others.

This game is guaranteed to be unlike anything your group has played before.

It involves tossing cheese poofs at a teammate’s head, trying to get them to stick.

Ping pong toss takes a classic party game and makes it more appropriate for mixed-age groups.

This one is super easy to set up and works perfectly for smaller or larger groups.

Take good old-fashioned ring toss and scale things up a bit.

This simple DIY game takes very little prep to set up, and is ideal for two teams.

This dodgeball variant adds in Keepy Uppy for a wild challenge.

Large groups work just fine, and there are scoring rules as well to keep things competitive.

Snatch and Run is all about staying mobile at all times.

Two teams square off with just a pool noodle, and one tries to tag the other out.

“Stuck in the Middle” is a simple setup with high-energy fun.

The variations discussed in the video make it easy to adapt for large groups, so no one is left on the sidelines. 

These 7 luau party games bring breezy island energy to your celebration without stretching your budget or your prep time.

Each game is simple to set up, easy for all ages to join, and full of lighthearted competition that keeps the party moving. 

This collection of 5 unique solo cup party games brings fresh energy to any gathering using simple supplies you already have.

Each game is quick to set up and even quicker to turn into laughter-filled competition.

The video walks you through how to play every game, making it effortless to jump right in. 

Wild Wild West gets things galloping with teams of two.

“Cowboys” run in one direction while "horses" run the other, then everyone tries to find their partner when a signal is called.

Scatterball is a sort of free-for-all version of Dodgeball that is perfect for any size group.

Players can even get back in after getting tagged out, so it’s always unpredictable

Tick Tock Boom is a fast-paced party game that keeps everyone on edge as players pass the ball around, racing against the clock.

The suspense builds with every second, because whoever is holding it when the timer goes off is out.

Celebrate a fun occasion with 7 fun outdoor games that turn simple supplies into big-time excitement.

Kids can enjoy a mix of 2 dry games and 5 splash-filled challenges that keep everyone laughing and moving. 

Poisonous stump is a super easy game to set up and play.

Pick a largish object, such as a five-gallon bucket, to serve as the stump, then players join hands in a circle and try to get each other to touch the stump while remaining in themselves.