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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Exciting life awards | This game is a creative way for people to get to know each other in pairs and then in a wider group... more>>> | |
Extreme Wallyball | This game involves a medium to large size room, a beach ball and 2-3 long tables and 8-12 folding chairs. To set up, place the tables... more>>> | |
Fast Names | Have kids quickly say their names to the group (the faster the better). Then form two teams - Team 1 and Team 2 - and have... 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>>> | |
Five around the circle | An interesting way of having people in your group introduce each other to the rest of the group... more>>> | |
Four Corners | A similar game to Heads or Tails, this game involves a process of elimination! You'll... 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>>> | |
Frisbee Golf | As 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>>> | |
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Frozen T's | This game is literally an icebreaker! It requires... more>>> | |
Gargle a tune | Bring 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>>> | |
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>>> | |
Giant Board Games | As the title suggests, this idea for a game involves creating a 'giant' version of your favorite board game or games. Games that work... 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>>> | |
Grab that thing | The host of the night has to make a list of objects that you would expect the audience to have with them or objects that is around that area... more>>> | |
Grab the finger | Get everyone to stand in a circle, with their arms out either side. Tell people to put their left palm up, and right finger pointing... more>>> | |
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Grog | GROG is a very active, play after dark game. You also need a building that is conducive to running and hiding. The only equipment... more>>> | |
Group Hug in Motion | The entire group will link up (arms around shoulders) to make a complete circle or square. Everyone moves in the same directions that are... more>>> | |
Guess the baby | Ask everyone to bring a picture... more>>> | |
Guess the person | Also known as the Name Game or Fishbowl This game works best with smaller groups - around 8-12... more>>> |
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