FUN Parachute Games FOR GROUPS


Exciting, active and lively parachute games for physical education at school, team building or office events, youth group gatherings, teen parties, kids parties, family reunions, or to get everyone up and about at your next picnic.

These easy fun games for all ages will provide a lot of laughter and enough challenges for your group.

6 – 32 players can play at once, depending on the size of the parachute and the game that is being played.

Remember this is not a REAL parachute, see the tips and precautions below.







PICK A PLAY PARACHUTE


For parachute games, you need a "Play" Parachute. The images below shows what they look like during play. Your next question may be where to find them, the better quality ones at least! Read on, we've tried a few that had good ratings, but first the best games.


Colorful 4 Image Collage of Parachute Games in action that includes Ball Games, Wave Games, Switch Games and Hunt Games

8 SUPER EXCITING PARACHUTE GAMES TO PLAY

Eight parachute games that are actually really fun to play. They include; ball games, wave games, switch games and hunt games. But do read on after these, there are plenty more!


1. Mushroom It!


The obvious thing that anyone wants to do that holds onto one of these parachutes for the first time is to see it mushroom like a real parachute. It takes a little practice to get the co-ordination right and for everyone to move at the same time. Hold the parachute taut at waist level, knuckles facing upwards, works best. At a steady count, get everyone to move together to raise the parachute and allowing it to fall naturally without pulling it down. Once everyone has the hang of this, the next step is to lift it as high as possible, taking two steps in towards the middle, allowing it to create a mushroom shape. When the parachute start collapsing, take two steps back again.


2. Balancing Act


Place 4 tennis balls on top of the parachute while holding it taut. One person starts a wave action to allow the balls to start moving. The aim is to prevent any of the tennis balls to slip off the side. As everyone starts moving around to keep the balls from slipping of the side, it becomes increasingly difficult to control all four balls at the same time.


3. Knock 'Em


The parachute is once again held taut but now at chest height. Place 2 soft foam balls or beach balls on the surface, 3 people underneath the parachute will now try to knock the balls off from below while those holding the parachute will try to keep the balls on. The group holding the parachute will soon notice that with a simple flick or upward movement a ball can be transferred to the other side of the parachute.


4. Swap


The parachute is mushroomed into the air. One person is selected to call out colors. This person calls out a color. Players holding on or bordering onto that color swap places under the chute with players on the opposite side before the parachute falls to the ground.


5. Just How High


Using a large round soft ball the group sets into motion, flicking the ball up into the air and catching it again with the parachute. The aim is to see how high they can shoot the ball into the air without it falling to the ground.


6. The Numbers Game


How many times can the ball be flicked into the air consecutively and caught before it falls to the ground. Great when you have two teams competing against each other or just as much fun when one team tries to better their previous record. A blow-up beach ball, or any type of ball that is very light, makes this more challenging.


7. Cat and Mouse


An empty cold drink can (the cheese) is placed in the center of the circle under the parachute. The parachute is held at shoulder height for this game. One person is chosen to be the cat and another to be the mouse. The cat starts off next to the cheese and the mouse starts off on the outside of the circle. The mouse must get the cheese within 30 seconds and the cat must catch the mouse within 30 seconds. The group holding the parachute is divided into two teams, every second person is on the cat’s team and the rest on the mouse’s team. The group counts to 30. The cat team scores 1 point if the cat can catch the mouse before 30 seconds is over and the mouse team scores 1 point if the mouse gets the cheese before 30 seconds is over. No score if the count of 30 is reached if neither the mouse is caught or the cheese stolen. The next two players go in.


8. Scavenger Hunt


Collect a variety of items in various colors, different types of balls, toys, bean bags, sports equipment or anything else and place them under the parachute. The group moves the parachute in a rhythmic up-down wave. A players name and an item is called out, the player must enter underneath the chute (crawl, dive, run) do whatever it takes to collect the nominated item before the chute comes down and touch them. If the parachute touches a player before he successfully exits from underneath the chute, he must place the item back under the chute. The aim is to collect all items in the shortest possible time, then to better that time or to compete against another team.


A falling play parachute. Play fun parachute games at your next event


59 Of The Best Parachute Games - Plus DVD

Book 59 Parachute Games with DVD

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The best-selling "Parachute Games" book is now revised, extended, and packaged with a DVD that you can use to preview selected activities before leading them.

The authors, with more than 30 years of experience in presenting parachute games, have compiled a wealth of activities in this book.

What to expect:

This DVD will help you to:

  • lead 59 fun parachute activities;
  • adapt the activities to multiple game settings and participant needs;
  • preview activities and show participants how much fun they will have with a parachute;
  • offer games that enhance fitness and social skills.

This new edition contains everything from the very popular first edition, and also includes the following:

  • The latest information about parachutes, including parachute care and age-appropriate uses
  • 59 revised and new games, plus dozens of new variations of games from the first edition
  • 28 games in live action on the DVD
  • New variations and teaching tips sections
  • Plenty of descriptive details to assist you in using and adapting games for your group and setting

With the Parachute Games with DVD, Second Edition, you'll know that you're leading the activities successfully and offering great fitness benefits that will enhance fitness as well as social, motor, team building and other skills.


A group of people playing fun parachute games outdoors


FAQ's For Parachute Games

Three questions that regularly pop up on our contact page about parachute games:


What are the 3 most popular parachute games to play?


You can find the three most popular parachute games that everyone loves to play over here. Great fun, endless laughs, games that are great for team building events and large groups.


Are parachute games safe for kids?


Yes, with adult supervision!

Here are a few things to keep in mind, as long as you adhere to these suggestions, there should be no problems, only fun!

  • Adult supervision is always required, especially where groups and children are at play.
  • The "play" parachute is ONLY a toy, it is NOT a real parachute. Do NOT use it to jump off any objects.
  • Do not use near open flames or campfires.
  • Do not lift children off the ground while they are on the parachute.
  • Do not roll or allow children to be rolled up inside the parachute.


Which play parachute do you recommend and what size is best?


Go for quality, even if it means paying a little bit more, some of the cheaper versions are known to tear. Here's a durable parachute with reinforced handles in two sizes, we use the 20 ft (18 handle) for physical education. After trying 3 other brands, we found this one to be the best. Read the page info and reviews to double check and to make sure the specifications provide what you desire. 

Choose a parachute size that will be right for the number of players in your group. These parachutes come in a variety of beautiful colors and in different sizes with easy-grip handles to hold onto. A player can hold onto one handle, recommended for younger players or if you have fewer players a player can hold onto two handles, one in each hand, which is ideal for bigger kids and adults.

Parachutes are available in sizes that vary from 6 – 30 ft. A giant parachute like this one can accommodate 30+ people to play at once with 30 handles to hold onto, this one is of good quality and ideal for keeping large groups busy or for a colorful grand opening display at a sports event! You may find larger parachutes, but from experience, they tear easily because of the size, I won't go over 30 ft.


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