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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Look Up Look DownArrange people in a circle (max 15-20 people per circle) and ask everyone to look down.  When the leader says "Look up"... more>>>4 shiney stars
Frisbee GolfAs the name suggests, this game is just like golf, but with frisbees for balls and baskets for holes.   Get hold of as many baskets... more>>>4 shiney stars
Giant Board GamesAs the title suggests, this idea for a game involves creating a 'giant' version of your favorite board game or games.  Games that work... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Birdie on a PerchAsk everyone to find a partner so everyone is paired up in groups of two. Have them decide who is the birdie and who is the perch. All... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Three Things TheatreAsk for three volunteers to stand at the front of the group and prepare to do an improvisational skit. Ask a couple of members of... more>>>4 shiney stars
Animal KingdomAsk kids to introduce themselves and say which of the following animals they most identify with: eagle, dolphin, lion, sparrow, whale, or... more>>>4 shiney stars
RelaysBasing a night / program around relays can be fun if you're creative.  Basic Relay Race Setup: Team Formation:... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Tape GrabBefore your students arrive, rip 3-4 inch pieces of colored tape (1 color per team... We usually play with two teams). Fold over about a half... more>>>3.5 shiney stars


Gargle a tuneBring three or four people up the front.  Show each person (discreetly) the name of a well known song.  One at a time, they then... more>>>4 shiney stars
Streets and AlleysA good physical chasing game... more>>>4 shiney stars
Zoom around the roomCovid 19 saw the need for Youth Leaders to think creatively about how to keep young people entertained during zoom calls, and one popular... more>>>4 shiney stars
Shave the balloonDivide into groups of 3 or 4. Each group gets a balloon covered in shaving cream, and a razor.  Their job is to shave the balloon. ... more>>>4 shiney stars
DodgeballA classic youth game that needs to be played in a place where balls cannot cause too much damage!... more>>>4 shiney stars
Paper Airplane HorseshoesEach kid makes a paper airplane and writes their name on it.  Then take turns throwing it as close to a predetermined point as they... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
The Animal GameEach person begins by selecting an animal, and a noise/action associated with that animal.  ... more>>>4 shiney stars
Silent SignsEach person creates their own unique 'sign' - a discrete action such as the peace sign, thumbs up or down, pat on the head, tap on the nose,... more>>>4 shiney stars


Kiss the King's RingEquipment needed: Burger King paper crown Bath robe Pair of shorts 2 large class rings Blindfold a... more>>>4 shiney stars
Drop the lidA huge favorite amongst young people, this is a circle based game involving a lid and holding hands... more>>>4 shiney stars
Do you really know me?Everyone needs a pen and paper. Have everyone sit in a circle and place a bowl in the center. To start, everyone writes down one thing that... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
CategoriesEveryone needs a piece of paper and pen for this one.  Down the left hand side, write the following categories: TV... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
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