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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Event in HistoryA simple icebreaker game best suited to older teens or young adult groups... more>>>4 shiney stars
Look Up Look DownArrange people in a circle (max 15-20 people per circle) and ask everyone to look down.  When the leader says "Look up"... more>>>4 shiney stars
Laughing gameOne person is 'It' They choose another person in the group and have to make them laugh or smile in any way possible in less than 20... more>>>4 shiney stars
Kiss the King's RingEquipment needed: Burger King paper crown Bath robe Pair of shorts 2 large class rings Blindfold a... more>>>4 shiney stars
Water Balloon TossSupplies Needed: Water Balloons Pair everyone up in two's. Have the group form two shoulder to shoulder lines with everyone facing... more>>>4 shiney stars
Musical PeopleA twist on Musical Chairs... minus the chairs you don't need much for this game. Rules: people must walk around the room, spread out,... more>>>4 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
Molecules  Everyone has to walk around randomly until the leader shouts out "Molecules of ___" and they say a number. If they say 6, then... more>>>4 shiney stars


Animal Bird FishSit everyone in a circle, and select someone to start.  This person (person a) walks up to any other person (person b) in the group and... more>>>4 shiney stars
SignsStart by sitting everyone in a circle facing inwards.  Each person should choose their own unique 'sign' which is a movement or motion... more>>>4 shiney stars
Frisbee GolfAs 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>>>4 shiney stars
WinningThis game is a great way to teach kids the importance of working as a team and cooperating.   The goal is for each team to finish... more>>>4 shiney stars
Lap SitThis game can be run with medium to large sized groups and is a good one to teach the concept of trust.   Make a big circle and... more>>>4 shiney stars
Trading BeansThis game is a good five minute game to encourage people to mingle.  It requires several packets of jelly beans (depending on the size... more>>>4 shiney stars
Watch your wordsFor 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>>>4 shiney stars
I've got mailThis game requires everyone to sit on seats in a circle.  A leader then makes a statement such as: "I've got mail for everyone... more>>>4 shiney stars


Play Ball(Idea from dinner time mister wolf) One kid stands up the front with his back to the group.   The rest of the group start... more>>>4 shiney stars
Cracker Ping Pong... more>>>4 shiney stars
Three Things TheatreAsk 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>>>4 shiney stars
Tic Tac Toe TriviaPreparation: List of questionsTic Tac Toe board Large Area (inside or outside) Youth will be split up into two groups-... more>>>4 shiney stars
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