Games for Large Groups
It can be difficult running (and controlling!) games for large groups of people. These should help keep everyone happy and entertained.| Title | Detail | Rating  |
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| Toss a name game | Stand everyone in a circle. The leader then says his/her name and then throws a tennis ball to the person to their left. ... more>>> |  |
| Animal Kingdom | Ask kids to introduce themselves and say which of the following animals they most identify with: eagle, dolphin, lion, sparrow, whale, or... more>>> | |
| Comedy Hour | Form pairs. Ask each partner to complete any three of the following sentences: The funniest television commercial I've... more>>> | |
| Clan and Tribe | Tell kids that they're going to form different groups or "clans". Ask group members to choose from the following list of animals they... more>>> | |
| One word | Form pairs. Have pairs sit on the floor and talk to each other by speaking one-word messages back and forth. Suggest one of the... 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>>> | |
| Get Lost | Form trios and have kids introduce themselves. Then tell trio members to alphabetize their first names and make the person with the... more>>> | |
| Gifts for the Journey | Form pairs. Say: "Imagine that you're going on a long journey and that you'll need lots of supplies. Now introduce... more>>> | |
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| Interrogate the leader | A unique way of helping the group get to know their leaders!... more>>> | |
| Where were you? | Have group members sit in a circle. Then choose one person to be the Chief Inspector and instruct that person to stand in the centre... more>>> | |
| Five around the circle | An interesting way of having people in your group introduce each other to the rest of the group... more>>> | |
| I sure have | Form a circle and have a leader stand in the center. Kids are to race to tag the leader if the statement you read is true of them. ... more>>> | |
| Frozen T's | This game is literally an icebreaker! It requires... more>>> | |
| Helium Stick | An easy to run game with some fantastic lessons on working together in groups... more>>> | |
| Musical clothes | For this game, you need a garbage bag full of old clothes (your local op shop is perfect for this). Sit everyone in a circle,... more>>> | |
| Brown Shoe Bingo | A bingo style game to help people mingle together... more>>> | |
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| Chubby Bunnies | Chubby Bunnies is a game involving marshmallows. It can get a bit messy! ... more>>> | |
| The sun shines on | Sit on the floor in a circle. Someone (we suggest a leader) starts in the middle and says "The sun shines on people who (choose an attribute... more>>> | |
| Shave the balloon | Divide 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>>> | |
| 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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