Gameplay
10+ Players 👥
4-6 Minutes ⏱️
What You’ll Need
A box of cheap disposable straws
A bottle of water (optional, for bonus round fun)
(optional) A prize for the winning team
Setup
Divide the bus into two teams: boys vs. girls, front vs. back, or left vs. right.
Give each team an equal number of straws (or just dump the whole box in the aisle and let the chaos begin).
How to Play
Issue the Challenge: Announce, “Your team’s mission is to connect straws from the front of the bus to the back—first team to reach the end wins!”
Start the Connection: On “go,” teams begin assembling their straw chain.
Strategize & Coordinate: Encourage teamwork—passing straws, assembling sections, and connecting them carefully.
Declare a Winner: First team to connect their straw chain from the start line to the back of the bus wins!
Optional Water Test: Once built, pour water in the front of the straw chain and see if it makes it to the end.
Celebrate: Cheer for the winning team and give out a small prize or let them pick the next game or song.
Say Something Like
"Alright guys, I found a box of straws—and I’ve got a challenge. Boys vs. girls: who can connect your straws the farthest down the bus? First team to reach the back wins! Let’s see some teamwork and crazy creativity. Ready? Go!”
Variations
Silent Straw Build: No talking allowed while building—use gestures only!
Timed Chaos: Set a 2-minute timer and see which team gets the farthest.
Straw Relay: One player connects a straw, then passes it back to the next player to connect theirs.
Discipleship Teaching Points
This game is a goofy reminder that fun and unity go hand in hand. Even something as small as a straw can bring people together when you choose to include others and work as a team.
Secular Teaching Points
Kids learn quick collaboration, problem-solving, and creativity through a lighthearted challenge. It also breaks the ice and builds positive bus culture.
This game idea was written by the team at Dig the Games.
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