Minute To Win It Group Games
If you’re looking for a way to get a big group of people laughing, cheering, and competing all at the same time, Minute to Win It games are your golden ticket. These quick, silly, and often surprisingly challenging games are perfect for parties, school events, team-building, or family gatherings. The best part? They only take a minute to play, but the fun lasts way longer!
What’s even better is that you don’t need fancy equipment or a huge budget, most of these games use things you already have at home or can easily grab at the store.
So grab your timers, rally your friends, and get ready for a ton of laughter. Here’s a whole list of Minute to Win It games that work perfectly for large groups!
How to Set Up Minute to Win It Games for Large Groups
Before we get started with the games, here’s a quick guide to setting up your event so it’s smooth and fun for everyone:
- Divide into Teams: For big groups, the best way to keep everyone engaged is to split into teams. Teams of 3–6 people usually work best. If you have a huge crowd, consider 8–10 per team, but make sure everyone gets a turn.
- Use Stations: If you’re doing multiple games, set up different stations around the room or yard. Teams rotate through stations so no one is waiting too long.
- Assign a Timer: Each game is one minute long, so someone needs to keep track. A phone timer works perfectly.
- Scoreboard: Keep a big scoreboard so everyone can see which team is winning. It adds excitement and encourages cheering.
- Have Prizes (Optional): Even small prizes like stickers, candy, or silly trophies make the games feel extra special.
Game Ideas for Large Groups
1. Stack Attack
What you need: Plastic cups
How to play:
- Each team gets 36 plastic cups.
- The goal is to stack them into a perfect pyramid and then take it down into a single stack, all within one minute.
- Teams line up side by side and take turns stacking or unstacking, cheering each other on.
Tip for large groups: Assign one person to start the pyramid, while others help finish it. Rotate tasks so everyone participates.
2. Cookie Face
What you need: Cookies (or any small round snack)
How to play:
- Place a cookie on each player’s forehead.
- Without using their hands, players must move the cookie from their forehead to their mouth.
- First person to get it to their mouth wins for their team.
Tip for large groups: Do this in relay style. Each team member gets a turn and tags the next teammate.
3. Junk in the Trunk
What you need: Tissue boxes, ping pong balls, belts or string
How to play:
- Fill an empty tissue box with 8–10 ping pong balls.
- Attach it to the back of a player’s waist with a belt or string.
- Players must shake their body to get all the balls out in one minute.
Tip for large groups: Turn it into a relay. One teammate shakes while the others cheer and get ready to go next.
4. Penny Tower
What you need: Pennies
How to play:
- Each player tries to stack as many pennies as possible with one hand in one minute.
- Tallest stack wins for the team.
Tip for large groups: Let players do multiple rounds, adding team points for each round to keep everyone involved.
5. Defying Gravity
What you need: 3 balloons per player
How to play:
- Players must keep all three balloons in the air for one minute.
- If a balloon touches the ground, they start over.
Tip for large groups: This game is great for large circles. Teams can have multiple players trying to keep their balloons up at the same time.
6. Stack It Up
What you need: Dice or small blocks
How to play:
- Players roll a die or pick a block, then stack it.
- The goal is to build the tallest tower possible in one minute.
Tip for large groups: Assign one “builder” per team and rotate for each round so everyone gets a turn.
7. Ping Pong Madness
What you need: Ping pong balls, plastic cups
How to play:
- Place cups at different distances on a table.
- Players bounce ping pong balls into the cups.
- Each cup can have a different point value, and the team with the highest total wins.
Tip for large groups: Have multiple tables with different distances so multiple teams can play at once.
8. Movin’ On Up
What you need: 36 cups
How to play:
- Players start with a stack of cups in one hand and an empty hand.
- They move cups, one at a time, from the bottom of the stack to the top.
- The goal is to get the cups back in order within one minute.
Tip for large groups: Teams take turns, and the next player continues where the last left off.
9. Stack, Grab, and Run
What you need: Plastic cups, small objects like candy
How to play:
- Players stack cups, grab an object from the top, then run it back to their team.
- Repeat until time’s up.
Tip for large groups: Have multiple lanes so several teams can play at the same time.
10. Suck It Up
What you need: Straws, M&Ms or small candy
How to play:
- Players must move candy from one plate to another using only a straw and suction.
- The team with the most candy transferred in one minute wins.
Tip for large groups: Do it as a relay. Each player transfers a few candies before tagging the next teammate.
11. Stack Attack Relay
What you need: Cups or small blocks
How to play:
- Teams form lines. First player stacks cups, then runs back to tag the next teammate.
- The relay continues until everyone has stacked or time’s up.
Tip for large groups: Make sure each station has enough space so players don’t bump into each other.
12. Chopstick Race
What you need: Chopsticks, small candy or beans
How to play:
- Players must transfer candy from one bowl to another using chopsticks.
- Fastest team to move the most wins.
Tip for large groups: Have multiple candy bowls per team so more players can go at once.
13. Stack ‘Em High
What you need: Cups or blocks
How to play:
- Players race to build a tower as high as possible.
- Tallest tower in one minute wins.
Tip for large groups: Split into rounds so multiple teams can compete at once, then finals for top teams.
14. Balloon Pop
What you need: Balloons, tape, small prizes or notes inside balloons
How to play:
- Tape balloons to a wall, chair, between two players
- Players must pop balloons to get the prize inside, using only their bodies (no hands).
Tip for large groups: Multiple balloons can be popped at the same time for big teams.
15. Stack ‘n’ Slide
What you need: Cups, spoons
How to play:
- Players move cups from one end of the table to the other using only a spoon balanced in their mouth.
Tip for large groups: Line up multiple tables and let teams rotate through them.
Tips for Making Large Group Games Even More Fun
- Keep the Energy High: Cheerleaders aren’t optional! Have some players or volunteers cheer on teams to make the games louder and more fun.
- Rotate Roles: Everyone likes to try different games, so rotate players through different challenges.
- Use Music: Play upbeat music while games are happening to keep the energy up.
- Take Photos and Videos: These moments are hilarious perfect for memory-making or social media sharing.
- Keep It Fast: One minute is perfect don’t stretch it out. Quick games keep excitement high.
Wrapping It Up
Minute to Win It games are a fantastic way to bring a large group together, laugh until your cheeks hurt, and maybe even spark a little friendly competition. They’re easy, fast, and adaptable, making them perfect for any party, school event, or family gathering. The best part? Everyone gets to participate, cheer, and maybe discover a hidden talent for stacking cups or moving cookies with their forehead!
With these games, your event will be full of smiles, laughter, and memories that last far longer than a single minute. So gather your friends, set your timers, and let the fun begin!
