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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| The shoe game | This is a good short game to help your group mix it up a bit. Sit everyone in a circle, tell everyone to take off their left... 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>>> | |
| The Toaster Game | Everyone sits in a circle. In the middle of the circle is a toaster. ... more>>> |  |
| Three Things Theatre | Ask 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>>> | |
| Tic Tac Toe Trivia | Preparation: List of questionsTic Tac Toe board Large Area (inside or outside) Youth will be split up into two groups-... more>>> | |
| Toilet brush hockey | This is a simple, low cost version of hockey. It will cost around $20 for supplies. Supplies Needed: One... more>>> | |
| Toilet roll game | Split into groups of 5-12 people. ... more>>> | |
| 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>>> | |
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| 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>>> | |
| Travel report | Explain to your group members that they are travel writers. Ask them to introduce themselves and tell the group where in their travels... more>>> | |
| Trivia night | A trivia night can take many forms, from being a fundraiser... more>>> | |
| True or False | This game is perfect for large groups. Start... more>>> | |
| Two extremes | A game of two extremes! This is a simple ice breaker to get people up and moving and sharing their preferences or views on topics. ... more>>> | |
| Two sides of a coin | This game encourages people to see the good in things, by identifying a positive side to every situation... more>>> | |
| Two Truths and a Lie | A great get to know you game! Everyone in the group has to think of three things to share about themselves - 2 must be true but one... more>>> | |
| Ultimate Duck Duck Goose | Most people are aware of or have played Duck Duck Goose. If you haven't, a quick summary - everyone sits on the ground in a circle. One person... more>>> | |
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| Underground Church | This game has been submitted by Joshua - thanks... more>>> | |
| Watch your words | For this game you need a few tubes of toothpaste Ask youth to take all the toothpaste out of the tube as quick as possible into a... more>>> | |
| Water Balloon Toss | Supplies Needed: Water Balloons Pair everyone up in two's. Have the group form two shoulder to shoulder lines with everyone facing... more>>> | |
| Water Weight Loss | Also known as StuffIt and HugIt You will need two large T-shirts that someone does not mind re-washing/donating. Two thin nylon ropes,... more>>> | |
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