Superbook Celebration Option One
Balloon Game
- Balloons or lightweight plastic balls like those found in ball pits or bounce houses
- Large containers such as boxes, clean trash cans, or trash bags to hold balls or balloons—one or two per team
- Video countdown timer
If using balloons, blow them up and tie them closed.
Place an equal amount of balls or balloons in each container—one container per team.
Our SuperTruth says, “I play an important part in God’s plan.” Let’s play a game to demonstrate that. Hold up a ball/balloon. Each ball we will use in this game represents a job that God has given us to do.
Depending on group size, divide them into three to five teams. If the group is too large for everyone to play at once, you may play additional rounds until everyone has a turn. Teams play at the same time and must have an equal number of players.
Have each team stand single file in separate lines. Place a container of balls or balloons in front of the first player of each team. Set the Video Countdown Timer to 30 seconds, or adjust the time as desired. Start the time and say “GO!” The first player on each team grabs a ball from the container and hands it backward over his/her shoulder to the next player. Players continue passing the ball until the last player tosses it over the shoulder to the floor behind them or into a second container that you have provided.
Each time the first player hands the ball to the second player, the first player grabs another ball to continue the flow of the game. If a ball drops to the ground, the player must retrieve it and put it back into play. When time ends, count the number of balls left in each container. The team with the fewest wins!
If balls are on the floor, have the players return them to the containers. Allow other teams to play, or play additional rounds with the same teams if time permits.
Wow—what great teamwork, everyone! That was fun! Now, let me ask you a question; which player had the most important job?
Every player was important!
Whisper the SuperTruth to the person next to you. “I play an important part in God’s plan.”