Why it Matters:
This can be a game that can help engage your group together during these times of social distancing in a more artistic way that will especially appeal to the artistic students in your group. Each of the games you play will be more engaging to particular types of students, and this particular game will appeal to a group of students that oftentimes is overlooked in their giftings and passions.
How to Play:
The leader of the group makes a drawing (or if you aren't the most artistic, feel free to print one off; it is best to have this prepared with a few drawings beforehand). Then, using only shapes without telling them what the finished drawing is, describe the drawing and have each person in the group draw on their own. For example, if describing a clown drawing, you would be able to say, "Draw a big circle, then within that circle, draw a smaller circle. Below the smaller circle, draw a semi-circle" etc. You would not be able to say "Draw a chin, draw a clown nose," etc. Then have the group once finished post their pictures and vote on who had the best drawing based on the original picture. For a more fast-paced version, set a timer to describe the drawing (2 minutes, or 1 if you're feeling super speedy). Feel free to do another round by leading again or having the winning participant lead (depending obviously on the format you're using).
Spiritual Connections:
*Note: While essentially every game can lead to some incredible spiritual connections, not every game needs to. Sometimes just the fun of the game or opportunities for connections can be more than enough that can then lead to those deeper truths throughout the time together.
This game gives you a glimpse into having conversations about something you are able to see, but others are not. If you are wanting to dive deeper into spiritual connections, start with questions related to the activity (What was your experience? What would have helped to know more/see the full picture?) Then move into how this plays out- This is much like our faith! (in what it looks like to walk with the Lord, in what true community can look like, etc.). This can also play out in communication with the group- what are ways they are seeing/experiencing something that doesn't seem to be fully understood by others. How can both understand and see what one another is going through well?
We would love to know the ways you have been able to use this! What worked? What didn't work? Share your photos with us using #notjustgames and #gamingfromadistance
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