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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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
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
Grab that thingThe 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>>>3.5 shiney stars
Grab the fingerGet 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>>>3.5 shiney stars
GrogGROG is a very active, play after dark game. You also need a building that is conducive to running and hiding. The only equipment... more>>>4 shiney stars
Group Hug in MotionThe entire group will link up (arms around shoulders) to make a complete circle or square. Everyone moves in the same directions that are... more>>>4 shiney stars
Guess the babyAsk everyone to bring a picture... more>>>4 shiney stars
Guess the personAlso known as the Name Game or Fishbowl This game works best with smaller groups - around 8-12... more>>>4 shiney stars


Guess the tasteThis is a pretty simple game - a good time filler or if you're having a rotation of short games. Get hold of a packet of those... more>>>4 shiney stars
Have you everSetup chairs... more>>>4 shiney stars
He said She saidGive each person a pencil and piece of paper. Have each person start a story by writing one line.  They then must pass the piece... more>>>4 shiney stars
Heads down Thumbs UpI can clearly remember playing this game when I was about 9 or 10 years old.  It was my favorite game to play at school (in the classroom... more>>>4 shiney stars
Heads or TailsA very simple game for all group sizes.  Have everyone stand up and either put their hands on their heads or their 'tail'.   Flip... more>>>4 shiney stars
Helium StickAn easy to run game with some fantastic lessons on working together in groups... more>>>4 shiney stars
Here I SitAll people sit in a circle on chairs. There is one extra chair in the circle. A person sitting next to the spare chair starts by moving into... more>>>3.5 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


Human Hungry HippoMost people have... more>>>4 shiney stars
Human KnotEveryone stands in a close circle - puts both hands out - and randomly grabs hold of someone else's hand, creating a massive knot!  Without... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Human Rock Paper ScissorsIf you don't know the game "Rock Paper Scissors", it involves two players selecting then simultaneously revealing their choice of Paper, Rock... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Human Table HockeyJust like the table top version (or foosball), the players have restricted movement. Mark with tape on the floor, player positions: 3... more>>>4 shiney stars
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