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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| Mine Field | This game teaches kids the value of communication and trust. It works best if you have a large area, indoor or outdoor. Setup... 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>>> |  |
| True or False | This game is perfect for large groups. Start... more>>> | |
| Frozen T's | This game is literally an icebreaker! It requires... more>>> | |
| Action Bingo | This game is like normal bingo but instead of crossing off numbers, you cross off activities you observe other people in the group doing. So... more>>> | |
| Blanket Volleyball | An interesting and fun variation to the more traditional style of volleyball... more>>> | |
| Banana split in the mouth | This game is hilarious and fun for all! Prep: Gather all ingredients for banana... more>>> | |
| Zoom Chameleon | This game is for when you are on a Zoom call. Choose one person to be the "chameleon" and send them a private message them to let... more>>> | |
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| Best Friends and Worst Enemies | A short fun physical game to help get people moving... more>>> | |
| Winning | This game is a great way to teach kids the importance of working as a team and cooperating. The goal is for each team to finish... more>>> | |
| Who did it? | This game is a good ice breaker activities for new groups where people may not know each other that well. Hand out a pen and... more>>> | |
| Trading Beans | This game is a good five minute game to encourage people to mingle. It requires several packets of jelly beans (depending on the size... more>>> | |
| Chinese Pictionary | This game is a cross between Chinese Whispers and Pictionary. Divide your group up into teams of 4. Ask the... more>>> | |
| Blind Draw | A drawing game to promote clear communication... more>>> | |
| Extreme Wallyball | This game involves a medium to large size room, a beach ball and 2-3 long tables and 8-12 folding chairs. To set up, place the tables... more>>> | |
| 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>>> | |
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| Anyone who? | People then have to find someone in the room who fits the criteria, and have them sign or initial their name in the box ... more>>> | |
| The Chocolate Game | The youth should sit in a circle with a big bar of chocolate in the middle on a plate, next to it should be a large jacket (too big for the... more>>> | |
| Record breaking night | The whole concept is to have a series of 'records' and try and break them. Ideas or examples include: who has... more>>> | |
| Build a bridge | The 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>>> | |
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