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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DodgeballA classic youth game that needs to be played in a place where balls cannot cause too much damage!... more>>>4 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
Zoom around the roomCovid 19 saw the need for Youth Leaders to think creatively about how to keep young people entertained during zoom calls, and one popular... more>>>4 shiney stars
Streets and AlleysA good physical chasing game... more>>>4 shiney stars
Gargle a tuneBring three or four people up the front.  Show each person (discreetly) the name of a well known song.  One at a time, they then... more>>>4 shiney stars
Tape GrabBefore your students arrive, rip 3-4 inch pieces of colored tape (1 color per team... We usually play with two teams). Fold over about a half... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
RelaysBasing a night / program around relays can be fun if you're creative.  Basic Relay Race Setup: Team Formation:... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Animal KingdomAsk kids to introduce themselves and say which of the following animals they most identify with: eagle, dolphin, lion, sparrow, whale, or... more>>>4 shiney stars


Three Things TheatreAsk for three volunteers to stand at the front of the group and prepare to do an improvisational skit. Ask a couple of members of... more>>>4 shiney stars
Birdie on a PerchAsk everyone to find a partner so everyone is paired up in groups of two. Have them decide who is the birdie and who is the perch. All... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Giant Board GamesAs the title suggests, this idea for a game involves creating a 'giant' version of your favorite board game or games.  Games that work... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Frisbee GolfAs the name suggests, this game is just like golf, but with frisbees for balls and baskets for holes.   Get hold of as many baskets... more>>>4 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
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
Celebrity headAn oldie but a goodie!For this game, you need three headbands or head pieces onto which you slot or stick a piece of paper or card. ... more>>>4 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


Water Weight LossAlso known as StuffIt and HugIt You will need two large T-shirts that someone does not mind re-washing/donating. Two thin nylon ropes,... more>>>3.5 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
Here I SitAll 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>>>3.5 shiney stars
Heads or TailsA very simple game for all group sizes.  Have everyone stand up and either put their hands on their heads or their 'tail'.   Flip... more>>>4 shiney stars
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