Acrostic

An acrostic is an arrangement of words in which certain letters in each line, when taken in order, spell out a word or motto.  Ask group members to introduce themselves to each other by using words or phrases that describe them to create acrostics of their own names (or nicknames).  For example:

Andrew: Ace, Nice, Dynamic, Reliable, Energetic, Wonderful




Features
  • Free / Low Cost
  • No equipment needed
  • Sharing, Get to know you
  • Night
Objectives
  • Ice breaker
Space
  • Indoor
  • Large area
  • Small area
Age
  • Primary or Elementary School
  • Teens (Age 12-15)
  • Teens (Age 16-18)

Group Size
  • Small Groups (1-9 people)
  • Medium (10-29 people)
  • Large groups (30+)

Duration
  • Medium (11-29 mins)
  • Short (1-10 minutes)
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Comments

awesome idea. this seems like an excellent way to become familiar with others in the ministry, and for new comers to feel welcome and get to know everyone
- Greg Feaster (15 Dec 2008)

I am a Youth Minister and this game works wonders for breaking the ice with your teens
- Joel Buehner (20 Jan 2009)

it seems like a wonderful game and it's effective for the new comers ..tnx :)
- Jomz-YOUTH FUSION (14 Mar 2011)

this is a great idea for promoting self confidence in each youth in the group
- Yannick Olela (18 Jul 2011)

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