CHOP
CHOP!
A Fun Youth Group Game
Watch the Tutorial Video
Overview
Ideal # of Participants: 2 to 20 (6+ Recommended)
Where to Play: Indoors / Outdoors
Age of Participants: Elementary School / Middle School / High School
Approximate Time to Play: 10 to 20 Minutes
Materials Needed: None!
How to Play CHOP!
After forming a circle, the leader yells: “Hop!”
Everyone jumps once in any random direction as far as they can. After this first jump, the players should be spread out. Next, establish the turn order… who will go first, and then who will go after them, and so on until everyone is a part of the order.
During a turn, a player gets to hop one time in any direction. The objective is to hop close enough to another player so you can tag them with your hand, while staying away from the other players who will be able to tag you on their turn.
If a player successfully tags someone, the tagged player is OUT and must sit down. The game continues until only one player remains. Keep in mind that even when players are eliminated, the original turn order stays the same.
The Twist
If you want an extra layer of chaos, allow eliminated players to continue participating from the ground.
If a seated player can reach out a tag an active player, that active player is OUT! If you use this rule, establish that seated players cannot immediately tag back the player who just eliminated them.
Lesson Handout
Want to make this easy to share with your volunteers or students? Download the “CHOP!” Lesson Handout (PDF) below!
Where Games Meet God's Word...
Most leaders just look for games to play, but miss their true value. When used well, games help teach your lesson, because experiential learning is by far the most effective way to teach a lesson that sticks.
If you want to see this principle in action, check out Uplift, our FREE youth group lesson that is built for engagement. It contains a fun game, but then your students’ experience from the game ties into the Christ-centered message you’ll teach.
