Bible Games Guide
Bible Scavenger Hunt for Kids: 4 Free Printable Lists
Forty items, four settings, and a Bible verse for every find. Print the sheets, set a timer, and let kids ages 6 and up turn the house, the yard, the church, or the car window into Scripture practice.
Two pages · US Letter · no email required
How to play in 60 seconds
- Print one sheet per player or per team.
- Agree on the boundaries — one room, the yard, the church building, or the car window.
- Set a timer. Fifteen to twenty minutes suits most groups.
- Check a box for each find, then read the verse aloud for a bonus point.
- One point per find, one bonus point per verse. Most points wins.
Indoor hunt
Anywhere in the house · ages 6+ · 15 minutes
- Something that gives lightMatthew 5:14
- Something made of bread or grainJohn 6:35
- Something with water in itJohn 4:14
- A book with words to live byPsalm 119:105
- Something white or cleanIsaiah 1:18
- A key or a lockMatthew 16:19
- Something a shepherd would usePsalm 23:1
- Something with saltMatthew 5:13
- A picture of your familyJoshua 24:15
- Something broken you could mendPsalm 147:3
Outdoor hunt
Backyard, park, or a walk · ages 6+ · 20 minutes
- A stone small enough to hold1 Samuel 17:40
- A seed or something with seedsMatthew 13:23
- A bird (or a feather)Matthew 6:26
- Something growing from the groundGalatians 5:22
- A branch or a vineJohn 15:5
- Something shaped like a crossLuke 9:23
- A fish, pond, or riverMatthew 4:19
- A star, the sun, or the moonGenesis 1:16
- An ant or a busy bugProverbs 6:6
- A high place you can see far fromPsalm 121:1
Church or group hunt
Family groups and youth group · ages 7+ · 20 minutes
- A Bible open to a GospelMark 1:1
- A candle or a lampPsalm 27:1
- Something used to serve othersMark 10:45
- A cross1 Corinthians 1:18
- A song book or lyricsPsalm 100:1
- A door someone opened for youRevelation 3:20
- Water used for baptismMatthew 28:19
- An offering basket or box2 Corinthians 9:7
- A name of one of the twelve disciplesLuke 6:13
- Someone you can thank out loud1 Thessalonians 5:18
Road-trip hunt
Play from the back seat · ages 6+ · any length
- A sheep or a farm animalJohn 10:11
- A church steepleHebrews 10:25
- A boat or trailerMatthew 8:23
- A rainbow or big cloudsGenesis 9:13
- A bridgeIsaiah 43:2
- A field of cropsMatthew 9:37
- A road sign with a number on itLuke 15:4
- A tall treeLuke 19:4
- A helper (police, nurse, firefighter)Luke 10:33
- Someone smiling at youProverbs 17:22
Tips that keep it fun
- Pair a pre-reader with an older sibling who reads the verses aloud.
- Cap it at ten items. Kids stay sharper in a short, winnable hunt.
- Award a bonus point for the first team to say who the verse is about.
- For big groups, hide nothing — the everyday-object list works as-is for twenty kids.
- End with a round of Disciple Dozen so the night finishes at the table.
FAQ
What is a Bible scavenger hunt?
A game where kids search for everyday objects tied to Scripture — a stone for David and Goliath, a seed for the parable of the sower — and read the verse when they find one.
What age is it good for?
Ages 6 and up play on their own. Younger kids pair with an adult who reads the verses.
How long does it take?
Fifteen to twenty minutes for a ten-item list. The road-trip hunt lasts as long as the drive.
Is the printable really free?
Yes — two pages, US Letter, no email required. Print as many copies as your group needs.
Keep game night going
Disciple Dozen is a 52-card Bible game that teaches kids the twelve disciples of Jesus. Every card carries a Bible verse. Ages 6 and up, about 15 minutes.