100+ Minute to Win It Games for Groups

This list gives you over 100 Minute to Win It games using stuff you've probably got in your cupboards right now or can easily get hold of. Each game takes 60 seconds to play, take minimal time to set up, and works for everyone from your competitive dad to your shy cousin.

I've organised the games by type (cup games, balloon games, food games) so you can quickly find what works for your space and crowd.

Plus, you'll get the setup tips that actually matter and the troubleshooting tricks I wish someone had told me before my first attempt.

Why I LOVE Minute To Win It Games (And You Will Too!)

The 60-second time limit is the secret ingredient here.

Nobody has time to get bored. Everyone wants to try because "it's just one minute." And the person who's terrible at party games? They're only terrible for 60 seconds, then it's someone else's turn.

You're working with everyday items. Plastic cups. Coins from your change jar. That pack of balloons from last year's birthday.

The rules fit in one sentence. The rounds move fast enough to run 10 different games in an hour. And the time pressure creates just enough chaos to make it fun.

100+ Minute To Win It Games That Guarantee Fun

Pick around five games from this Smorgasbord of games for game night or party fun. Set a timer. I bet your guests won't be able to resist getting competitive over these 60 second challenges. 

Cup Stacking Games

Grab those red solo cups from your cupboard. You'll need about 50 for most of these.

Classic Pyramid Stack

Stack 36 cups into a pyramid, then unstack them back into a tower. Both directions, 60 seconds total.

Cup Flip Race

Line up 10 cups at the table edge. Flip each one upright by flicking the bottom with your finger. Once all 10 are flipped, flip them back.

Moving Tower

Start with 10 stacked cups. Move the top cup to the bottom, one at a time, until you've cycled through twice.

Blow the Cup

Use a straw to blow a plastic cup from one end of the table to the other.

Cup Catch

Toss a cup in the air. Catch it on top of the cup in your other hand. Keep stacking until time's up.

Coin and Penny Challenges

Empty your wallet. That's all you need for these five.

One-Handed Tower

Stack as many pennies as possible using only one hand. Other hand stays behind your back.

Penny Drop

Hold your arm straight out. Drop pennies one at a time into a glass on the floor.

Rolling Coins

Roll a coin across the table and into a cup at the far edge.

Penny Pitch

Stand 6 feet back. Toss pennies into small cups. Give each cup a different point value if you want.

Quarter Bounce

Bounce quarters off the table and into a shallow bowl.

Balloon Games

One pack of regular balloons from the dollar store. That's your entire budget.

Three Balloon Float

Keep three balloons in the air for the full minute. One touches the ground? You're out.

Balloon Tennis

Use paper plates as paddles. Keep a balloon in the air by hitting it back and forth.

Balloon Balance

Balance a balloon on your head while walking across the room.

Sitting Pop

Pop as many balloons as possible by sitting on them. (Fair warning: this one gets loud.)

Balloon Waddle

Hold a balloon between your knees. Waddle across the room without dropping it.

Ping Pong Ball Games

A bag of ping pong balls costs about $3 and unlocks at least 10 different games.

Bounce In

Bounce ping pong balls across a table into cups at the far end.

Junk in the Trunk

Tie an empty tissue box to your waist with a belt. Fill it with 8 ping pong balls. Shake them all out without using your hands.

(This one looks ridiculous. That's why it's brilliant.)

Pyramid Pong

Set up plastic cups in a pyramid. Toss ping pong balls and try to land one in each cup.

Spoon Bounce

Bounce a ping pong ball off a spoon and into a cup.

Blow the Ball

Use a straw to blow a ping pong ball across a table without it falling off the edges.

Food Games

Save these for the end of your party. You'll understand why in a minute.

Cookie Face

Place a cookie on your forehead. Get it to your mouth using only your facial muscles. No hands.

Marshmallow Toss

One person holds a cup on their head. Their partner tosses mini marshmallows from 8 feet away.

Chopstick Pickup

Use chopsticks to transfer M&Ms from one bowl to another.

Donut on a String

Hang donuts from strings at face height. Eat the whole thing without using your hands.

Cereal Scramble

Dump cereal on a table. Sort it by shape or colour into separate bowls.

Balance and Coordination Games

These separate the steady hands from everyone else.

Spoon Balance

Balance a spoon on your nose for the full 60 seconds.

Book on Head

Walk across the room and back with a book balanced on your head.

Egg and Spoon Race

Carry an egg on a spoon from one end of the room to the other. (Use hard-boiled eggs if you value your floors.)

Feather Float

Keep a feather in the air by blowing on it. Can't touch it with your hands.

Cup Pyramid Walk

Build a pyramid of 6 cups. Carry it across the room without it collapsing.

Paper and Office Supply Games

Raid your desk drawer. You've got everything you need.

Sticky Note Toss

Throw sticky notes at a target on the wall. See how many stick.

Paperclip Chain

Link paperclips into the longest chain possible.

Rubber Band Stack

Stack rubber bands over a bottle until they reach the top.

Post-It Cover

Cover a section of wall with post-it notes as fast as you can.

Card Catch

Throw playing cards into a large bowl from 6 feet away.

Speed and Sorting Games

Perfect for people who find organised chaos oddly satisfying.

Sock Match

Dump out a basket of unmatched socks. Find and pair as many as possible.

Jelly Bean Sort

Sort a mixed pile of jelly beans by colour into separate cups.

Dice Stack

Stack dice on top of each other using only one hand.

Button Sort

Sort a jar of mixed buttons by colour or size.

Puzzle Speed

Complete a 25-piece puzzle. (Yes, they make them that small.)

Household Item Games

Look around your house. You've already got what you need.

Toilet Paper Unroll

Unroll an entire toilet paper roll using only one hand.

Tissue Box Empty

Pull every tissue out of a box, one at a time.

Mummy Wrap

Wrap a teammate in an entire roll of toilet paper.

Cotton Ball Transfer

Put petroleum jelly on your nose. Use it to transfer cotton balls from one bowl to another.

(Sounds weird. Plays great.)

Spaghetti Pick-Up

Hold uncooked spaghetti in your mouth. Use it to pick up penne pasta and transfer to a cup.

Tossing and Throwing Games

These need a bit more space but create the most excitement.

Ring Toss

Toss rings (or rubber bands) onto bottles from 8 feet away.

Shoe Toss

Toss shoes into a laundry basket across the room.

Frisbee Target

Throw a frisbee into a large bucket or hula hoop on the ground.

Sock Ball Throw

Roll socks into balls. Toss them into buckets at different distances for different points.

Water Bottle Flip

Flip a partially filled water bottle and land it upright. (Yes, that trend makes a good game.)

Team Relay Games

You'll need at least 8 people for these to work properly.

Cup Pass Relay

Pass a cup down a line using only your elbows.

Balloon Pass

Pass a balloon down a line without using hands. Squeeze it between bodies.

Hula Hoop Chain

Pass a hula hoop down a line of people holding hands without breaking the chain.

Water Transfer

Use a sponge to transfer water from one bucket to another at the opposite end of the room.

Spoon Relay

Race while balancing a ball on a spoon.

What You Need Before You Start

Here's what to have on hand before your party starts.

Must-Have Supplies

• Plastic cups (at least 50)
• Ping pong balls (one bag)
• Balloons (one pack)
• Loose change (pennies and quarters)
• Timer or phone with stopwatch
• Small prizes (completely optional)

Nice to Have

• Plastic spoons
• Straws
• Sticky notes
• Rubber bands
• Toilet paper (the cheap stuff works fine)
• Paper plates
• Marshmallows

For Specific Games

• Cookies
• Chopsticks
• Playing cards
• Tissue boxes
• Cotton balls

Don't buy everything at once. Pick 5-8 games for your party and grab supplies for just those.

How to Organise the Games

Before Your Party

Set up game stations in different areas. This lets multiple games run at once if you've got a big crowd.

Write the game name and rules on index cards. Put one at each station so people can read instructions themselves.

Test each game once. Some are harder than they sound. (Cookie Face, I'm looking at you.)

During the Party

Start with an easy game everyone can do. This gets people comfortable with the format.

Let winners pick the next game. It keeps energy high and gives people a reason to try hard.

Run 8-10 games total. More than that and people get tired. Fewer feels too short.

Scoring Options

Pick what fits your crowd:

• Winner of each game gets one point
• Top three finishers get 3, 2, and 1 points
• Everyone who completes the challenge gets a point
• No points at all (just play for fun)

Competitive friends? Use points. Casual family gathering? Skip the scoring.

Quick Troubleshooting

Game is Too Easy

Add a twist. Make people use their non-dominant hand. Stand further back. Complete it twice.

Game is Too Hard

Nobody finishing feels rubbish. Adjust the rules on the spot. Add 15 seconds. Reduce the target number. Let people use both hands.

Running Out of Time

Skip games that need the most setup. Stick with cups, coins, and balloons.

Not Enough Space

Focus on table-top games. Skip anything that needs running or lots of movement.

Mixed Ages Playing

Pair kids with adults for team games. Or give younger players a 5-second head start.

30 More Quick Game Ideas

Because 100+ means actually over 100:

• Stack Legos as high as possible
• Transfer water between bottles using only a straw
• Build a card house
• Spin around 10 times then walk a straight line
• Unwrap sweets using only one hand
• Thread 10 Cheerios onto a piece of spaghetti
• Blow bubbles and catch them on the wand
• Transfer beans using only a butter knife
• Stack plastic hangers
• Create the tallest tower using only straws
• Move gumballs from one jar to another using only a spoon in your mouth
• Separate a deck of cards into red and black piles
• Unscrew and rescrew bottle caps
• Thread a needle
• Wrap a present
• Tie shoes (while wearing them)
• Put on as many socks as possible
• Button up a shirt
• Braid three pieces of string
• Make a paper aeroplane and fly it into a target
• Roll coins into paper wrappers
• Create words from alphabet cereal
• Stack playing cards into a house
• Transfer popcorn using only a straw and suction
• Pop bubble wrap (most pops wins)
• Separate Legos by colour
• Create a chain from strips of paper
• Wind up a ball of yarn
• Type the alphabet on a phone
• Stack paper cups in a specific pattern

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