52 Card Pickup: Extreme

Gameplay

• 2+ Players 👥

• 2-5 Minutes ⏱️

What You’ll Need

• One deck of playing cards or numbered index cards

• Duct tape (enough to wrap around players’ arms or bodies)

• Space to roll around (large open floor area)

• (Optional) Verse references written on cards for Team Twist

• (Optional) Stopwatch or timer

Setup

• Prepare the cards by assigning a point value to each (e.g., face value or custom values).

• Scatter the cards around the room face-up.

• Wrap each player in duct tape, sticky side out (arms only for easier cleanup or full body for chaos!).

• Create teams if doing the Team Twist version.

How to Play

• Explain the objective: Collect as many cards as possible by sticking them to your body.

• Start the timer: Give players 30 seconds on the clock.

• Give the go signal: Players drop to the ground and roll around trying to pick up cards.

• Stop and score: When time is up, players stop moving and facilitators help count the total point values of attached cards.

• Declare a winner: The player with the most total points wins!

Say Something Like
“Get ready to roll—literally! In this game, you’re going to become a human lint roller. Once we say go, you’ll have 30 seconds to roll around and try to collect as many cards as possible. Bonus points if you play the Team Twist and know your Bible verses!”

Variations

• Choose one player per team to roll and collect cards.

• Assign each card a Bible verse reference.

• After the round, teams huddle and try to quote as many of their collected verses as possible.

• Victory goes to the team that correctly quotes the most verses!

• Memory Match: Use pairs of verse cards. Players must collect both matching references to score full points.

• Sticky Arms Only: Tape only players' arms to make cleanup easier.

• Scavenger Hunt Cards: Place cards under cones or behind chairs to add a searching element.

Teaching Points
The Team Twist variation strengthens Bible verse memorization in a high-energy, memorable way. Players will associate Scripture with fun, teamwork, and action!

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