Hot Potato

A relaxed, icebreaker game for junior youth and small groups


How To Play Hot Potato

Materials Needed

ball

This quick-play game requires very little prep - just grab a soft throw ball and ensure you've got someone to operate the music/timer. It can be played with a small to medium sized group. Ensure the players spread themselves out around the playing area either in a circle or randomly.

The aim of the game is to not get caught holding the ball when the music/timer stops. To start, give the ball to a player and begin the music/timer. The player with the ball then quickly throws it to another player. This continues until the music/timer stops. Players will often move quickly however some players may like to hold onto the ball a bit longer to try to draw down the clock!

The game works even better with an automated music track with stops like this one on YouTube.

Added by
Joel
on 11 January 2022


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