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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My Secret IdentityGive each person a post-it note and ask them to write on it the name of someone well known to everyone in the group.  It could be a celebrity,... 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
Land of OggThe aim of the game is for a facilitator to ask people if they want to come to the Land of OGG. For example, in the land of Ogg there... more>>>3.5 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
The Green Glass DoorThe Green Glass Door is a fun activity involving guessing what can go through the Green Glass Door.... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Minute to Win it"Minute to Win It" is a popular game concept that involves a series of quick and entertaining challenges, all of which must be completed in... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Jug N JogJug N Jog is a fun group game that combines elements of tag and teamwork. Here are instructions on how to play: Objective: The... more>>>3.5 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


Honey if you love meEveryone sits in a circle on chairs, and someone starts the game in the middle of the circle.  They pick someone (generally of... more>>>4 shiney stars
Have you everSetup chairs... more>>>4 shiney stars
The Animal GameEach person begins by selecting an animal, and a noise/action associated with that animal.  ... more>>>4 shiney stars
Record breaking nightThe whole concept is to have a series of 'records' and try and break them.  Ideas or examples include: who has... more>>>4 shiney stars
Toss a name gameStand everyone in a circle.  The leader then says his/her name and then throws a tennis ball to the person to their left. ... 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
Comedy HourForm pairs.  Ask each partner to complete any three of the following sentences: The funniest television commercial I've... more>>>4 shiney stars
Clan and TribeTell kids that they're going to form different groups or "clans".  Ask group members to choose from the following list of animals they... more>>>4 shiney stars


Travel reportExplain to your group members that they are travel writers.  Ask them to introduce themselves and tell the group where in their travels... more>>>4 shiney stars
Geometry DrillThis 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>>>4 shiney stars
Get LostForm trios and have kids introduce themselves.  Then tell trio members to alphabetize their first names and make the person with the... more>>>4 shiney stars
Gifts for the JourneyForm pairs.  Say: "Imagine that you're going on a long journey and that you'll need lots of supplies. Now introduce... more>>>4 shiney stars
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