Group Games for Teenagers

When you're trying to decide on group games for teenagers, think outside of the box and you're likely to hold the attention of this current teen generation. Most teens will yawn and act bored if you try to suggest games like capture the flag or Monopoly. However, there are so many other wonderful fun activities that will keep them active, thinking, and wanting to learn more about one another.

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It isn't any secret that teens love their gadgets. iPhones, iPods, video games, text messaging, Face Book, the list goes on. Use that interest to engage teens in a few fun games that will get them interacting with one another.

• Rock Band

Set up Rock Band in the center of the room and have a "Rock Your Socks Off" contest. The person with the best percentage each round wins. You can do the same thing with Guitar Hero.

• Texting Mania

This one is perfect for youth groups or groups that would like to find a way to reach even more teens. Challenge the teens in your group to text as many people as they can that day and invite them to an event that evening. The one with the most guests at the meeting wins a prize.

• Karaoke

Some groups of teens love karaoke and others would melt and die over the thought of singing in front of their peers. You'll have to gauge the willingness of the members of the group and see if this is a viable option. It might be best to have a backup game in mind.

What teen, especially boys, doesn't like food? Combine teens' love of eating with their love of a good game and you're certain to have a winning combination!

• Forget about bobbing for apples, why not have the group of teens bob for Ho-Hos or for Twinkies instead? Yum! You can even put the treat in a bowl of milk.

• Chubby Bunny is a tried and true favorite among groups. All you need is a giant bag of marshmallows. Teens stuff one marshmallow into a cheek and say, "Chubby Bunny". This continues, one marshmallow at a time, until there is a clear "Chubby Bunny" winner. Caution kids not to get so competitive that they choke. This is a fun and tasty game.

The Internet provides many ideas for group games for teenagers. Camprena has a really fun idea for a game called "Ha". The game promises to end in a fit of giggles.

Classic scavenger hunts with a twist can be a lot of fun. Divide teens into groups of five or six with two adult chaperons/drivers for each group. Give the teens a garden gnome or other silly yard figure, like a pink flamingo. Ideally, the object should be fairly lightweight, so it can easily be carried around. Provide each team with a Polaroid camera and a list of the fun activities they must take a picture of their team doing with the gnome. For example, one item might be to have the group's picture taken at a local pizza parlor with the gnome ordering the pizza. Allow ample time for the group to eat, take pictures and have tons of fun.

The main thing to keep in mind as you look for activities that teens might enjoy is that any game can be made fun if it's interesting. If you aren't sure if the group of teens you'll be working with or entertaining would enjoy a game, have several options available and let them choose. There are some board games that most teens like, such as Apples to Apples, Imaginiff and Would You Rather? Be creative, flexible and get ready to have fun!

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