2024 the best game ever played review
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Finally, a game leader's "dream" book that is thorough yet succinctly written that combines group games that actually have been played and that participants immensely enjoy. Here in one book are all the elements for effectively leading and participating in group games that are fun, that require little or moderate equipment, that range from high to low energy, and that can be played with players from all ages. The unique and consistent game template with a game on each page is easy to follow and results with leaders and players getting the most out of the activities. If you ever wanted to own just one book--one game book--this is it! Inside you will find the one hundred very best group games ever played, along with key terminology, play statements, effective teaching techniques. It Power guidelines, methods to select teams, learning theory, guidelines for processing the games, tournament information, and a creative game matrix with nearly three million different combinations of games. Playing games can be lots of fun. Leading games can be quite rewarding. The information in this book provides an opportunity to maximize both the fun and effectiveness of leading play activities. Every game in this book has been played and replayed, analyzed and tweaked, and written from the heart by an author who loves to have fun, laugh, and see others caught up in the enjoyment of play. Games are not just frivolous or about playing; people tend to play the way they live their lives also. We can learn a lot about players when games are a "tool" to observe human behavior. Effective leading and leaders who ask the "good" questions can make the play experience more powerful. The "template" format of the book is unique and treats each game as a serious endeavor. Nearly all games include the same "ingredients," what a great idea to prepare them with consistency. Variations and safety considerations to each game create new and fun possibilities. Games can be used for many, many purposes. So why not be realistic and include tag, guessing, competitive, collective score, team building, problem solving, relay, and name games? Why not let the leaders and the people who buy the book decide how they will use the material? The appendices and all the support material make leading these games much easier and more fun for all involved. The Creative Game and Play Matrix is a special addition. In the past, hundreds of games have been created from the matrix, and here is my observation: children tend to create games where (1) all children play--no one has to wait in line; (2) children rarely eliminate players from the game as the game continues; and (3) children seldom create games that require hitting. Those seem to be adult concepts!
Publisher : Urlink Print & Media, LLC (May 31, 2019)
Language : English
Paperback : 166 pages
ISBN-10 : 1643675028
ISBN-13 : 978-1643675022
Item Weight : 1.17 pounds
Dimensions : 8.5 x 0.45 x 11 inches
Reviewer: Joseph Lovell
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A game book every recreation professional, camp counselor, teacher, and youth leader should have!!!
Review: I have owned and/or utilized 50+ game books in my career and this is the best book our there. The book contains games for both large and small groups, for various energy levels (very high, high, medium and easy), for all ages, and for different outcomes (challenge, competition, cooperation, etc.). The layout for each game is probably my favorite part of the book. It outlines each game step by step allowing the most novice professional to understand and facilitate games successfully. As a Professor of Recreation and Sport Management, I utilize this book in my leadership class and it is my go to book when I facilitate national training sessions on team building, leadership, and group initiatives for teachers, recreation professionals, camp leaders, and even corporations. If you work in any of these areas or serve in a youth organization, this is a "must-have" resource! I even use if for family gatherings and reunions. If you ever find yourself in need of a game of tag, a relay, a name game, a guessing activity, team building challenge, or a problem solving activity....then this book is for you.
Reviewer: Josh Paparazzo
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A Must Have Program Resource!
Review: Hey everyone who works with kids of any age and who may be looking for team building games and a variety of ways to play them, please check out this book. This is an AWESOME resource that all of you should have at work, at camp, in the class room, home, anywhere. CHECK IT OUT!! I have used many of the games during my career (when it was called King Frog) as a Senior District Executive and Camp Director for the Inland Northwest Council Boy Scouts of America, as the Director of Resource Development at the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Lewis Clark Valley and currently as the Director of Programs at the YMCA of the Palouse. It is a fun and valuable resource. A professor I had in College wrote and compiled all the games. He is one of the experts in my eyes on the topic of PLAY!Josh PaparazzoDirector of ProgramsYMCA of the Palouse
Reviewer: Donna Henderson
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Team building book for leadership! More than just 100 games...
Review: I work in corporate America and bought this book to help me create team building activities. I really enjoy the amount of recreational leadership experience that is packed I to these easy to follow games. I looked for a game book, but this was the only guide I could find that relies on evidence based game and leadership recreation theory. I especially love the 3,000,000 game matrix of possibilities, with options I can also use with my kids, family, and friends. I canât wait to try some of them out, they look original and exciting! Iâm especially excited to use this book at work. I work with colleagues that enjoy a good competitive challenge and they seem to come together more quickly when we hold these types of events. Thank you for this awesome leadership tool!
Reviewer: Willie Alderson
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A variety of activities/games for all ages!
Review: The activities and games described in this book are great! Well organized and detailed, I use many of these games in my weekly lessons in junior high PE. I also coach football, and really enjoy the many âcommunity buildersâ listed in the book.Activities range from small to large groups, and keeps the participants engaged and best of all, everyone has FUN!
Reviewer: Dr. Dwight Curtis
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: The best book of games ever!
Review: Whether you need game ideas for school classes, day cares, recreation programs, events, or even for your own kids, this is the ultimate book of games. Dr. Kinziger really nailed it! It's easy to read, comprehend, and put into practice; endless possibilities for fun. I highly recommend this book.