Superbowl Sunday isn’t just about touchdowns and tailgating—it’s about creating memories with your family. But let’s be honest: keeping the kids entertained during the big game is no small feat. That’s where these fun, no-fuss indoor games come in! They’re easy to set up, packed with excitement, and perfect for keeping your little MVPs busy while you cheer on your favorite team.
1. Mini Football Toss
Feel the rush of game day excitement as your kids channel their inner quarterbacks. Soft footballs, laundry baskets, and a dose of competition make this game a household favorite.
- Game Description: Kids take turns tossing soft footballs into laundry baskets set up at varying distances. It’s all about aiming and scoring points.
- Rules: Set up three to four baskets at different distances, assigning more points to baskets that are farther away. Each player gets five throws per round, and the player with the highest total score after three rounds wins. You can even add a “sudden death” round for extra drama!
- Number of Players: 1+.
- Supplies: Laundry baskets, soft foam footballs (or rolled-up socks).
2. Paper Football Flick
Bring the football action right to the table with this classic game that’s perfect for kids (and maybe even grown-ups sneaking in a round).
- Game Description: Players flick a folded paper football across the table, trying to score by landing it on the table’s edge without it falling off.
- Rules: Players take turns flicking the paper football. A successful edge landing scores a touchdown (6 points). For an extra challenge, create goalposts using pencils or straws and try for a field goal (1 extra point). The first player to reach 20 points wins. Add bonus rounds for more fun!
- Number of Players: 2.
- Supplies: Paper for folding footballs, tape for goalposts.
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3. Football-Themed Bingo
Bingo meets football in this entertaining twist on the classic game. Perfect for kids who love spotting things during the game or commercials.
- Game Description: Hand out bingo cards filled with football-themed words, phrases, or images. Kids mark their cards as they hear terms during the game or see them in commercials.
- Rules: Each player gets a unique bingo card. As the game progresses, kids listen for terms like “touchdown,” “field goal,” or “halftime” to mark off squares. For younger kids, use picture cards with items like a football, helmet, or referee whistle. The first player to get five in a row—horizontal, vertical, or diagonal—wins! Prizes for winners add to the excitement.
- Number of Players: 2+.
- Supplies: Printable football-themed bingo cards, markers.
4. Balloon Punt
Get ready for a high-energy game that blends soccer, hot potato, and a whole lot of laughs. Kids will love keeping the balloon “football” in the air as long as possible.
- Game Description: Inflate a balloon and challenge kids to keep it off the ground using only their feet.
- Rules: Players must “punt” the balloon football with their feet. If it touches the ground, they’re out. Add a timer or keep score to see who lasts the longest. For a group, create teams and see which team can keep their balloon up the longest.
- Number of Players: 1+.
- Supplies: Balloons.
5. DIY End Zone Dance-Off
Let the kids shine as they channel their inner football stars with creative touchdown dances. It’s a game full of giggles, energy, and endless imagination.
- Game Description: Kids come up with their own end zone celebration dances and perform them for a mini competition.
- Rules: Use game commercials as a timer for each child’s performance. Award points for creativity, energy, and originality. Bonus points for involving props like pom-poms or mini flags. At the end, crown everyone a winner with categories like “Most Creative” or “Best Energy.”
- Number of Players: 1+.
- Supplies: Music (optional), props like pom-poms or scarves (optional).
6. Pin the Football on the Goalpost
A sporty twist on the classic party game, this one is sure to keep kids laughing and aiming for victory.
- Game Description: Blindfolded players try to place a paper football as close to a goalpost poster as possible.
- Rules: Blindfold each player and give them a paper football with tape on the back. Spin them around a few times for a challenge, then let them place the football on the poster. Closest placement wins! Add a timer to up the intensity.
- Number of Players: 2+.
- Supplies: Poster board with a drawn goalpost, paper footballs, tape, blindfold.
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7. Touchdown Ring Toss
Perfect for little hands, this game combines accuracy, competition, and the thrill of scoring touchdowns.
- Game Description: Toss rings onto cones or bottles to score points and earn your team the win.
- Rules: Set up cones or bottles in a line, each labeled with a point value. Each player gets three rings per turn and tries to land them on the targets. Tally up the scores after each round. Add bonus points for “perfect throws” where the ring lands completely on the target.
- Number of Players: 1+.
- Supplies: Plastic rings, cones or bottles.
8. Sideline Obstacle Course
Bring the thrill of the field indoors with a fun obstacle course that turns your living room into a training camp! This game is all about speed, agility, and a whole lot of laughter.
- Game Description: Set up a mini obstacle course using household items. Kids will crawl under “goalpost” chairs, jump over “defensive line” cushions, and zigzag around cones (or plastic cups) to complete the course.
- Rules: Create a timed course with clear start and end points. Each player must navigate the obstacles as quickly as possible without knocking anything over. Add challenges like balancing a beanbag on their head while walking or hopping on one foot for added excitement. Track their times and crown the fastest finisher the winner!
- Number of Players: 1+.
- Supplies: Chairs, cushions, cones (or plastic cups), beanbags (optional).
9. Commercial Break Charades
Charades meets football for a fast-paced game that’s perfect during those commercial breaks.
- Game Description: Act out football-related terms while the rest of the group guesses.
- Rules: Write football-related words or phrases on slips of paper (e.g., “quarterback,” “touchdown,” “halftime show”). Each player picks a slip and has 30 seconds to act it out while others guess. Keep score and declare the ultimate charades champion at the end.
- Number of Players: 2+.
- Supplies: Prewritten football terms on paper.
10. Coloring Zone
Give the kids a quiet moment to unleash their creativity with football-themed coloring pages.
- Game Description: A designated zone for kids to color, relax, and enjoy game day in their own way.
- Rules: Provide coloring sheets and crayons. No rules—just let them create masterpieces! For a fun twist, host a mini art show and let the kids display their work.
- Number of Players: 1+.
- Supplies: Printable football coloring sheets, crayons or markers.
11. Superbowl Scavenger Hunt
This treasure hunt will have kids racing through the house searching for hidden goodies.
- Game Description: A checklist-style scavenger hunt featuring football-themed items hidden around the house.
- Rules: Hide items like whistles, mini footballs, or pom-poms in various spots. Give each player a checklist of items to find. Set a timer, and the one who finds the most items wins. Add bonus items for extra challenges.
- Number of Players: 1+.
- Supplies: Checklist, small football-themed items.
12. Field Goal Bowling
Strike out the competition with this creative spin on bowling. It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
- Game Description: Kids roll a ball to knock down cups stacked to look like a field goal.
- Rules: Arrange cups in a pyramid or goalpost shape. Players roll the ball and score points for each cup knocked down. Award bonus points for clearing all the cups in one roll. Keep a scoreboard to track the winner.
- Number of Players: 1+.
- Supplies: Plastic cups, small ball.
Wrap-Up
These 12 Superbowl games are your secret playbook for keeping kids entertained while you enjoy the big game. Save this post to your Pinterest board and make Superbowl Sunday unforgettable for the whole family!
