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 or Tails | A very simple game for all group sizes. Have everyone stand up and either put their hands on their heads or their 'tail'. Flip... more>>> |  |
| 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>>> | |
| He said She said | Give 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>>> | |
| Have you ever | Setup chairs... more>>> | |
| Guess the taste | This 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>>> | |
| Guess the person | Also known as the Name Game or Fishbowl This game works best with smaller groups - around 8-12... more>>> | |
| Guess the baby | Ask everyone to bring a picture... 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>>> | |
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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>>> | |
| 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>>> |  |
| 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>>> | |
| 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>>> | |
| 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>>> | |
| 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>>> | |
| 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>>> | |
| 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>>> | |
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| Frozen T's | This game is literally an icebreaker! It requires... 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>>> | |
| 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>>> | |
| Four Corners | A similar game to Heads or Tails, this game involves a process of elimination! You'll... more>>> | |
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