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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The shoe gameThis is a good short game to help your group mix it up a bit.  Sit everyone in a circle, tell everyone to take off their left... more>>>4 shiney stars
Lifesize BattleshipSplit your group into two teams. Setup the room with a divider down the middle (like a sheet) and play life-size battleship. Have people lie... more>>>4 shiney stars
Crab SoccerSplit up into two teams.  Each team lines up on one side of a small soccer field, with goals at either end.  The goals can be proper... more>>>4 shiney stars
Body spellerForm two or more teams.  Then have team members take turns standing in front of their teams and spelling out words or phrases for the team... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Wink MurderWink Murder is a classic game that has been around for decades!   Everyone sits in a circle, and a leader goes and picks... more>>>4 shiney stars
Rock Paper Scissors TournamentWe all know the Rock Paper Scissors game.  But can you... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Paper Ball GameTry this game if you need a creative way for a group to introduce themselves to each other.  Start out by giving each person... more>>>4 shiney stars
Balloon SmashTo prepare for this game, you need two balloons for each person in your group (plus some spares for those that might break whilst you're inflating... more>>>3.5 shiney stars


Aardvark RelayTo play this game, you will need to divide the group into teams (the number of teams depends on the area you have available and group size).  You... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Elephant TagA simple tag based game requiring no equipment or preparation time... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Hunt the LeaderThis was one of my favorites.  We would take the youth group to a large shopping mall or main street (depending if it's day or night)... more>>>4 shiney stars
Dress UpThis isn't strictly a game but a group of ideas to help add a twist to any activity... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Just One QuestionYou have just one question to ask to determine the suitability of an applicant.... more>>>4 shiney stars
FreshThis is a really difficult game to describe how to play, but once you understand and get the hang of it, it really is a great game.  Fresh... more>>>4 shiney stars
Animal FarmThis is a quick, fun activity to divide your group into smaller groups.   Give each person a card or post-it note with the name... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Guess the tasteThis 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>>>4 shiney stars


Weather ReportThis is a great game for groups where people don't know each other that well.   Form groups of two or three and work through... more>>>4 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
FictionaryThis game works best for groups of around 4-8 players. If you have a larger group, split into smaller groups of around this size. You... more>>>4 shiney stars
ConcentrationA fun team game to test which of two teams is the best at concentrating!... more>>>4 shiney stars
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