Ice breaker Games
Ice breakers (or get to know you games) are an important part of running sessions for groups - they help people relax, let their guard down and be themselves. Incorporate these into your planning especially if your group contains new people.
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| Chinese Pictionary | This game is a cross between Chinese Whispers and Pictionary. Divide your group up into teams of 4. Ask the... more>>> |  |
| Trading Beans | This game is a good five minute game to encourage people to mingle. It requires several packets of jelly beans (depending on the size... more>>> |  |
| Who did it? | This game is a good ice breaker activities for new groups where people may not know each other that well. Hand out a pen and... more>>> | |
| Winning | This game is a great way to teach kids the importance of working as a team and cooperating. The goal is for each team to finish... more>>> | |
| Best Friends and Worst Enemies | A short fun physical game to help get people moving... more>>> | |
| Zoom Chameleon | This game is for when you are on a Zoom call. Choose one person to be the "chameleon" and send them a private message them to let... more>>> | |
| Banana split in the mouth | This game is hilarious and fun for all! Prep: Gather all ingredients for banana... more>>> | |
| Blanket Volleyball | An interesting and fun variation to the more traditional style of volleyball... more>>> | |
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| Action Bingo | This game is like normal bingo but instead of crossing off numbers, you cross off activities you observe other people in the group doing. So... more>>> | |
| Frozen T's | This game is literally an icebreaker! It requires... more>>> | |
| True or False | This game is perfect for large groups. Start... more>>> | |
| I've got mail | This game requires everyone to sit on seats in a circle. A leader then makes a statement such as: "I've got mail for everyone... more>>> | |
| Mine Field | This game teaches kids the value of communication and trust. It works best if you have a large area, indoor or outdoor. Setup... more>>> | |
| Concentration | A fun team game to test which of two teams is the best at concentrating!... more>>> | |
| Fictionary | This game works best for groups of around 4-8 players. If you have a larger group, split into smaller groups of around this size. You... more>>> | |
| Geometry Drill | This icebreaker will help group members understand what it takes to lead a group. It will also give kids a chance to get to know each... more>>> | |
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| Weather Report | This is a great game for groups where people don't know each other that well. Form groups of two or three and work through... more>>> | |
| Guess the taste | This is a pretty simple game - a good time filler or if you're having a rotation of short games. Get hold of a packet of those... more>>> | |
| Animal Farm | This is a quick, fun activity to divide your group into smaller groups. Give each person a card or post-it note with the name... more>>> | |
| Fresh | This is a really difficult game to describe how to play, but once you understand and get the hang of it, it really is a great game. Fresh... more>>> | |
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