5 Fun & Fair Ways to Choose Players for Youth Group Games!

Youth leaders! Ever struggled with picking students to play games during youth group nights? We’ve all been there-looking out at a sea of faces, some waving like crazy, and others avoiding eye contact. Today, I’m sharing 5 fun and fair methods to make this task a breeze!
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👉 Watch as I demonstrate these methods with real examples:
1. Spin That Wheel
• Use tools like wheelofnames.com, Sidekick.tv, or Grow Games’ name picker and wheel to make it random and exciting.
2. People Picker
• Perfect for large groups or camps, check out crowdcontrolgames.com for a fantastic people picker tool.
3. YM360 Claw Machine
• This one is a bit more involved, but it’s a hit! I’ve mentioned it before, and it’s worth the time investment. ym360.com
4. Balloon Pop
• Write names on small pieces of paper, put them inside balloons, inflate them, and have students pop the balloons to find out who’s playing. The anticipation and popping sound add a thrill!
5. Puzzle Piece Match
• Write names on the back of jigsaw puzzle pieces. Draw pieces from a bag or box to select players. The interactive element makes it super fun!
Bonus Tip:
• Number your seats or give everyone a number as they walk in. Use Siri or another random number generator to pick players.
Pro Tip:
• For more complicated games, pick students ahead of time and explain the game rules to them. It makes everything run smoother!
Don’t miss out on these creative and engaging ways to keep your youth group nights lively and inclusive. Hit that like button, subscribe, and ring the bell for more tips and tricks!
Links:
Crowdcontrolgames.com
Downloadyouthministry.com
Ym360.com
Growcurriculum.org
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00:00 Intro
01:08 Spin the Wheel
04:00 People Picker
05:35 Claw Machine
07:40 Balloon Pop
08:37 erikwithak.com
09:47 Puzzle Pieces
10:58 bonus
12:23 Free gift
13:02 Wrap Up