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War Bridge: A High-Stakes Group Survival Game

War Bridge is an all-play elimination game designed for large groups, where every player competes simultaneously in a tense battle of luck and strategy. Inspired by the Glass Bridge challenge, this fast-paced game replaces glass panels with face-down playing cards, forcing players to make critical decisions each round. Choose wisely, or be eliminated!

Setup

The bridge consists of 10 rows of two face-down playing cards per row. Every round, all players must choose one of the two cards to stand on.

Each row contains:

• One safe card (higher value) – Players who step on this card advance to the next round.
• One trap card (lower value) – Players who step on this card are eliminated.

How to Play

• All players play each round at the same time, choosing between the two face-down cards in front of them.
• To make a selection, players move to the side of the room or stage corresponding to their chosen card on the screen.
• After 20 seconds, both cards are revealed:
• Players standing on the higher-value card survive and move forward.
• Players on the lower-value card are eliminated from the game.
• The game continues with the remaining players advancing one row at a time, repeating the process until only a few remain.

Winning the Game

The game continues until a player successfully crosses all 10 rows or is the last one standing. If multiple players survive the final round, they share the victory.

Perfect for Large Groups

War Bridge is the perfect game for youth ministries, designed to keep large groups fully engaged with fast-paced, high-energy gameplay. Since everyone plays at the same time, there's no waiting or downtime, just constant action, excitement, and suspense as players make split-second decisions to stay in the game. It's an incredible way to bring youth together, fostering friendly competition, group interaction, and shared experiences—all while creating unforgettable memories.

Have a smaller youth group? No problem! War Bridge is versatile and can be played face-off style or with players lining up and crossing one at a time. Alternative rules are included to ensure the game fits any group size, making it compatible for youth nights, retreats, and ministry events. Whether you're looking for an engaging icebreaker or a thrilling main event, War Bridge is a great addition to any youth minister's toolkit!

Can you outlast the chaos, beat the odds, and make it to the other side? The War Bridge awaits—step up and survive!

This Resource Includes:

• 3 games ' worth of videos (10 rounds in each game) (mp4 files)
• Instruction slides (jpeg files)
• Title slide (jpeg & mp4 files)
• Variation rules (Word files)