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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Paper Airplane HorseshoesEach kid makes a paper airplane and writes their name on it.  Then take turns throwing it as close to a predetermined point as they... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Paper Airplane CompetitionA paper airplane contest is a simple yet enjoyable activity that can engage your youth group's creativity and sense of competition. It's a... more>>>4 shiney stars
Newspaper in shoeNot really a game but a good thought provoking activity that can work well at the end of a devotional or youth service. Collect a... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Name TossFor 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>>>4 shiney stars
My Secret IdentityGive each person a post-it note and ask them to write on it the name of someone well known to everyone in the group.  It could be a celebrity,... more>>>3.5 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
Musical PeopleA twist on Musical Chairs... minus the chairs! You dont need much for this game. People start by walking around the room in random... more>>>No rating yet
Musical clothesFor this game, you need a garbage bag full of old clothes (your local op shop is perfect for this).  Sit everyone in a circle,... 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
Minute to Win it"Minute to Win It" is a popular game concept that involves a series of quick and entertaining challenges, all of which must be completed in... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Mine FieldThis game teaches kids the value of communication and trust. It works best if you have a large area, indoor or outdoor. Setup... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Matthew Mark Luke JohnSit everyone in a circle.  Each seat is assigned a name or number, starting with Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, one, two, three, four, etc.... more>>>4 shiney stars
Marshmallow TowerFor this game, you need packet(s) of marshmallows and packet(s) of spaghetti.Split the group into two or more teams.  Generally... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Magic CarpetSplit into teams of 8 to 12 people. Each team will be given a large piece of paper, towel, or rug as a magic carpet and all team members... more>>>3.5 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>>>3.5 shiney stars
Line up blind Very similar to Line Up, this game involves lining up in a given... more>>>3.5 shiney stars


Line up This game is good if you need a quick 5 minute icebreaker or time filler. It works best for groups of 10 or more people. The leader... more>>>4 shiney stars
Lifesize BattleshipSplit your group into two teams. Setup the room with a divider down the middle (like a sheet) and play life-size battleship. Have people lie... more>>>4 shiney stars
Lego buildingHere's a quick and easy one to setup. All you need is some Lego, two rooms a little distance apart and three members in each team. In... 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
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