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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Two extremesA game of two extremes!  This is a simple ice breaker to get people up and moving and sharing their preferences or views on topics. ... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Grab the fingerGet 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>>>3.5 shiney stars
Caterpillar RaceForm teams of equal size, with five to seven players on each team (3 also works). Have kids think up one-syllable names for their teams. Then... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
AcrosticAn acrostic is an arrangement of words in which certain letters in each line, when taken in order, spell out a word... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
The Toaster GameEveryone sits in a circle.  In the middle of the circle is a toaster.  ... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Geometry DrillThis 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>>>4 shiney stars
Drop the lidA huge favorite amongst young people, this is a circle based game involving a lid and holding hands... more>>>4 shiney stars
CopycatStart by getting everyone in the group to stand in a circle facing inwards.  Then pick one person and send them out of the room. ... more>>>3.5 shiney stars


Toilet roll gameSplit into groups of 5-12 people.  ... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Human KnotEveryone stands in a close circle - puts both hands out - and randomly grabs hold of someone else's hand, creating a massive knot!  Without... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Shave the balloonDivide into groups of 3 or 4. Each group gets a balloon covered in shaving cream, and a razor.  Their job is to shave the balloon. ... more>>>4 shiney stars
Guess the personAlso known as the Name Game or Fishbowl This game works best with smaller groups - around 8-12... more>>>4 shiney stars
Peanut Butter RiverFor this game you need two ropes to represent the banks of a river. The goal is to have the group cross the river. Give the team... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Five around the circleAn interesting way of having people in your group introduce each other to the rest of the group... more>>>4 shiney stars
Build a bridgeThe idea of this game is simple - split your group into teams of 3 or 4, and give each team a "Building Kit" (explained below) and a bowl... more>>>3.5 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


Bun shuffleArrange chairs in a big circle.  Choose someone from the group to be 'it', and that person stands in the middle of the circle. ... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
CategoriesEveryone needs a piece of paper and pen for this one.  Down the left hand side, write the following categories: TV... 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
Comedy HourForm pairs.  Ask each partner to complete any three of the following sentences: The funniest television commercial I've... more>>>4 shiney stars
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