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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Lap Sit | This 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>>> | |
Land of Ogg | The aim of the game is for a facilitator to ask people if they want to come to the Land of OGG. For example, in the land of Ogg there... more>>> | |
Kiss the King's Ring | Equipment needed: Burger King paper crown Bath robe Pair of shorts 2 large class rings Blindfold a... more>>> | |
Keep the Balloon up | Everyone stands in a circle, and throw... more>>> | |
Just One Question | You have just one question to ask to determine the suitability of an applicant.... more>>> | |
Jug N Jog | Jug N Jog is a fun group game that combines elements of tag and teamwork. Here are instructions on how to play: Objective: The... more>>> | |
Introduce a Friend | I recently played this game with a group of people I'd never met and it worked really well as a get-to-know-you game. Split... more>>> | |
Interrogate the leader | A unique way of helping the group get to know their leaders!... more>>> | |
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Ice cream whistle race | Preparation Make balls of ice cream with a whistle hidden in the centre of it. Mix in some sour gummy worms... more>>> | |
I've got mail | This 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>>> | |
I sure have | Form a circle and have a leader stand in the center. Kids are to race to tag the leader if the statement you read is true of them. ... more>>> | |
I didn't catch your name | A simple get-to-know-you game, ideal for groups where people don't know each other's names that well. The aim of the game is to learn... more>>> | |
Hunt the Leader | This was one of my favorites. We would take the youth group to a large shopping mall or main street (depending if it's day or night)... more>>> | |
Human Table Hockey | Just like the table top version (or foosball), the players have restricted movement. Mark with tape on the floor, player positions: 3... more>>> | |
Human Rock Paper Scissors | If you don't know the game "Rock Paper Scissors", it involves two players selecting then simultaneously revealing their choice of Paper, Rock... more>>> | |
Human Knot | Everyone stands in a close circle - puts both hands out - and randomly grabs hold of someone else's hand, creating a massive knot! Without... more>>> | |
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Human Hungry Hippo | Most people have... more>>> | |
Honey if you love me | Everyone sits in a circle on chairs, and someone starts the game in the middle of the circle. They pick someone (generally of... more>>> | |
Here I Sit | All 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>>> | |
Helium Stick | An easy to run game with some fantastic lessons on working together in groups... more>>> |
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