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Sword Drill

Show a verse reference. Kids race to find it. The leader reveals the verse. Endless flow: full Bible, Old Testament, New Testament, or themed sets that group verses around a common idea.

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Signal Fire GamesFree games for youth groups

© 2026 / A Kaweah Tech project. Made free for youth groups everywhere.

About this game

Sword Drill is a free, browser-based Bible-verse race built for Christian youth groups. The leader shows a reference on the room's big screen, students race to find the verse in their Bibles, and a tap reveals the verse for everyone. No sign-up, no app install, no ads, no tracking. Open the page and play.

What you need
  • A screen the whole room can see (TV, projector, monitor, or a laptop turned toward the group).
  • One device to drive the game (laptop, tablet, or phone) with an internet connection.
  • A Bible per student, or shared between pairs. Any translation works.
  • Optional: a second phone paired as a remote, or a separate window opened as the room view.
At a glance
Group size
2 to 100+ students
Age range
8 and up
Total runtime
10 to 20 minutes, or stretch it the full night
Prep time
None. Open the page, tap Start.
Frequently asked

Do students need phones to play?

No. Sword Drill runs entirely from the leader's device. Students only need their Bibles. If you want a phone paired as a remote control or a separate window opened as the room view, the leader sets that up in setup. It's optional.

What Bible translation does it use?

Any. The game shows the verse reference (for example, "John 3:16") so students look it up in whatever Bible they brought. The revealed text on the shared screen uses a public-domain translation.

Is it really free, with no catch?

Yes. No sign-up, no account, no ads, no tracking of your students, no upsell. Signal Fire Games is hosted and supported by Kaweah Tech for youth groups everywhere.

Can I play with a small group?

Yes. Two students is enough. Thematic mode works especially well with a small group because everyone reads each verse together before guessing the connecting idea.