Are you planning a camping trip with a large group of people? While outdoor activities are always fun, sometimes you need a backup plan for those days when the weather doesn’t cooperate. That’s where indoor camp games come in handy!
In this guide, we’ll introduce you to ten of the best indoor camp games that are perfect for large groups.
1. Charades
Charades is a classic game that has been entertaining people for generations. All you need is a list of words or phrases and some enthusiastic players. Divide the group into two teams and have them take turns acting out the words while the other team guesses. This game is perfect for developing teamwork and communication skills.
To play charades, each team takes turns drawing a word or phrase from a hat or bowl. The team then selects one person to act out the word or phrase without speaking, while the rest of the team tries to guess what it is. Teams that guess correctly get a point, and then it’s the other team’s turn to act out a word. The team with the most points at the end of the game wins. Charades is a great game for all ages and can be played for hours.
2. Pictionary
Pictionary is another classic game that is perfect for large groups. Divide the group into teams and have each team take turns drawing and guessing the words. This game is not only fun but also helps to improve creativity and communication skills.
To play Pictionary, each team takes turns selecting a word or phrase from a hat or bowl. Each team then selects one person to draw the word or phrase while the rest of the team tries to guess what it is. The team that guesses correctly gets a point, and then it’s the other team’s turn to draw a word. At the end of the game, the team with the most points wins. Pictionary can be played with various themes and difficulty levels, making it a fun and versatile game for all ages.
3. Heads Up
Heads Up is a game that was made popular by the Ellen DeGeneres show. All you need is a smartphone with the Heads Up app installed. One player holds the phone on their forehead, and the other players give them clues to guess the word or phrase. This game is perfect for a large group and can be played for hours.
To play Heads Up, one person holds the smartphone on their forehead, and the rest of the players give them clues to guess the word or phrase on the screen. The person holding the phone has to guess as many words as possible before the time runs out. The game can be played with various categories, including celebrities, movies, animals, and more, making it a fun and interactive game for all ages.
4. Spoons
Spoons is a fast-paced card game that is perfect for large groups. The objective of the game is to collect four of a kind and grab a spoon before the other players. This game can get pretty intense and is perfect for developing quick reflexes.
To play spoons, players sit in a circle, and one person starts by drawing a card from the deck. They then pass the card to the next player, and this continues around the circle. The objective is to collect four of a kind and grab a spoon placed in the center of the circle. The player who doesn’t grab a spoon is eliminated, and the game continues until there is one player left.
Spoons can be played with various rule variations, making it a fun and competitive game for all ages.
5. Mafia
Mafia is a game of deception that is perfect for large groups. Each player is assigned a role, either a member of the mafia or a member of the town, and they have to figure out who is on their team and who is not. The game involves a lot of strategy and communication, making it a great game for developing critical thinking skills.
To play mafia, one player is designated as the moderator and assigns roles to each player secretly. The game is divided into two phases: night and day. During the night phase, the mafia members secretly decide who they want to eliminate, and the moderator announces the victim in the morning.
During the day phase, the town members try to figure out who the mafia members are and eliminate them from the game. The game continues until all mafia members are eliminated or they outnumber the town members. Mafia is a game that can be played for hours and is perfect for a large group of players.
6. Telephone Pictionary
Telephone Pictionary is a fun and creative game that combines the classic game of telephone with drawing. Each player starts by writing a phrase or sentence, and then the next player has to draw the phrase. The game continues with alternating drawing and writing until the final player has to guess what the original phrase was.
To play telephone Pictionary, each player starts with a piece of paper and writes a phrase or sentence at the top. They then pass the paper to the person next to them, who has to draw a picture of the phrase. The paper is then passed to the next person, who has to write what they think the picture represents.
The game continues with alternating drawing and writing until the final player has to guess what the original phrase was. Telephone Pictionary is a fun and creative game that is perfect for a large group of players.
7. Werewolf
Werewolf is a game of deception that is similar to Mafia but with a supernatural twist. Each player is assigned a role, either a werewolf or a town member, and they have to figure out who is on their team and who is not. The game involves a lot of strategy and communication, making it a great game for developing critical thinking skills.
To play werewolf, one player is designated as the moderator and assigns roles to each player secretly. The game is divided into two phases: night and day. During the night phase, the werewolves secretly decide who they want to eliminate, and the moderator announces the victim in the morning.
During the day phase, the town members try to figure out who the werewolves are and eliminate them from the game. The game continues until all werewolves are eliminated or they outnumber the town members. Werewolf is a game that can be played for hours and is perfect for a large group of players.
8. Taboo
Taboo is a fun and challenging game that is perfect for large groups. The objective of the game is to get your team to guess a word or phrase without using certain words or phrases that are taboo. This game is perfect for improving communication and critical thinking skills.
To play Taboo, one player draws a card and tries to get their team to guess the word or phrase at the top of the card without using any of the taboo words or phrases listed on the card. If the team guesses correctly, they get a point, and if they use a taboo word or phrase, the other team gets a point.
The game continues with alternating teams until one team reaches a predetermined number of points. Taboo is a game that can be played for hours and is perfect for a large group of players.
9. Mafia De Cuba
Mafia De Cuba is a game of deception and strategy that is perfect for large groups. Each player takes on the role of a gangster who is trying to steal diamonds from the Godfather’s cigar box. The game involves a lot of bluffing and deception, making it a great game for improving social skills and critical thinking.
To play Mafia De Cuba, one player takes on the role of the Godfather and selects a number of diamonds to place in the cigar box. The rest of the players take on the role of gangsters and must decide whether to steal diamonds or stick with the cigar box. The Godfather then selects a player to act as the thief, who must either keep or return the diamonds. The game continues with alternating roles until all diamonds are taken or returned. Mafia De Cuba is a game that can be played for hours and is perfect for a large group of players.