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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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>>> | |
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>>> | |
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>>> | |
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>>> | |
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>>> | |
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>>> | |
Guess the baby | Ask everyone to bring a picture... more>>> | |
Guess the person | Also known as the Name Game or Fishbowl This game works best with smaller groups - around 8-12... more>>> | |
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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>>> | |
Have you ever | Setup chairs... 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>>> | |
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>>> | |
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>>> | |
Helium Stick | An easy to run game with some fantastic lessons on working together in groups... 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>>> | |
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>>> | |
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Human Hungry Hippo | Most people have... 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>>> | |
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 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>>> |
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