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Games to Play at Church Parties

Church gatherings are a time for celebration and fellowship between those of similar religious mindsets. To add some entertainment, many hosts prefer to plan a few games. Choosing the right games can be tricky because many adult party games are inappropriate in a religious setting. With a little thought, you can create a lineup of fun-filled games that help celebrate the religious nature of the occasion while still keeping guests engaged and entertained.

Trivia
- Trivia games related to biblical topics and church beliefs allow church party guests to have friendly competition while testing shared knowledge. Although trivia games are available online and in stores, hosts can make their own simpler trivia games by simply compiling a list of appropriate questions and answers recording how many correct answers each team or player gets. Trivia games are ideal for use at church parties because they can be tailored to any group, whether it's made up of adults, a mixture of adults and children, or all children.
Charades/Pictionary
- Charades and Pictionary are two classic games that easily fit in with a religious-themed party. In addition, many people already know the knows the rules to these simple games. To adapt charades and Pictionary for a church party, hosts need only come up with a list of biblical- or religious-themed words for acting out or drawing during the game. These two games also work because they typically inspire big laughs for players and spectators.
Board Games
- Board games, especially when played in teams, work well for church parties because they are so easy to plan and set up. Several types of religious-themed board games are on the market today, and many of these games are offshoots of classic board games like Outburst and Tribond. Board games of a biblical or religious nature often feature trivia questions, word puzzles and critical-thinking situations, providing something for all types of players.
Bingo
- Bingo is a traditional game enjoyed by young children and adults and makes for a simple, fast-paced activity appropriate for church parties. Although standard bingo is appropriate, biblical-themed bingo games can provide a lesson for players. For instance, game cards could feature pictures of stories from the Old Testament. The calling cards correlate with the pictures of the biblical stories, and the game is played just as standard bingo is played. This version of the game is a way to reinforce biblical concepts and stories to children and religious newcomers.

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