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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| Heads down Thumbs Up | I 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>>> |  |
| Snort | Snort is a pretty simple game and loads of fun!Everyone starts in a circle facing inwards. One player then "snorts" another... more>>> |  |
| Toilet brush hockey | This is a simple, low cost version of hockey. It will cost around $20 for supplies. Supplies Needed: One... more>>> | |
| Paper Telephone | Separate into groups of 5-7 people each. Have each group sit around a table. Give a blank sheet of paper to each participant. Everyone... 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>>> | |
| Trivia night | A trivia night can take many forms, from being a fundraiser... more>>> | |
| Name Toss | For this game, all you need is a pool noodle or a pillow... something that won't hurt if you got hit with it!Have your group sit in... more>>> | |
| Banana split in the mouth | This game is hilarious and fun for all! Prep: Gather all ingredients for banana... more>>> | |
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| Zoom Chameleon | This game is for when you are on a Zoom call. Choose one person to be the "chameleon" and send them a private message them to let... more>>> | |
| Zoom around the room | Covid 19 saw the need for Youth Leaders to think creatively about how to keep young people entertained during zoom calls, and one popular... more>>> | |
| Helium Stick | An easy to run game with some fantastic lessons on working together in groups... more>>> | |
| Puzzle Barter | For this game, you'll need a few jigsaw puzzles of equal difficulty. Split people into groups and give each group a jigsaw puzzle.... more>>> | |
| Spoons | A fun card game for groups of various size... 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>>> | |
| Weather Report | This is a great game for groups where people don't know each other that well. Form groups of two or three and work through... 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>>> | |
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| Dress Up | This isn't strictly a game but a group of ideas to help add a twist to any activity... more>>> | |
| Do you love your neighbor | Get everyone to sit in a circle and have one... more>>> | |
| Picture Consequences | Sit everyone in a circle and give each person... more>>> | |
| The Chef's Salad | Firstly select someone to be a Chef. Group everyone else into groups of two. Each pair should choose a vegetable, but make sure... more>>> | |
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