Icebreaker games for small groups
Two Truths And A Tale
For this great get to know you game, each person must make three statements about themselves, one of which...
Ultimate Icebreaker
This game is the ultimate icebreaker. Needs a bit a prep before hand - fill up some trays with...
Psychiatrist
Have the entire group sit in a circle; a room with couches and chairs are fine, as long as...
The Tangled Chain
Get everyone to huddle in a group in the middle of the room and join each hand with someone...
Mix & Mingle
This get to know you game / ice break game is a great way to generate discussion amoungst a big...
I Tell A Lie
The object of this small group ice breaker game is to reveal unknown things about yourself to the group...
Identity
Divide your group into 2 teams. Each person writes the name of a well known person they would like to...
Table Topics
This is an excellent ice breaker activity in it's simplest form! If you haven't heard of "Table Topics" before,...
AhSoKo!
Description: An icebreaker for a small group that gets everyone involved with the coordination of hands, voice and pace....
Ultimate Ninja
The group stands in a circle and nominates someone to start. 3 - 2 - 1 ULTIMATE NINJA! Everyone has to start...
Matchstick Truth or Lie
Before playing, designate two actions for 'true' and 'false' (such as hands on heads or hands behind back) and...
Skit Night
We came up with this at our first lock-in 3 years ago and it is one of our most requested...
Helium Stick
You can do this team building activity with a single group (maybe as an team growth activity for your...
The Human Slingshot
It's an exhilarating, fast-paced game that involves four people slinging each other back and forth within a human sized...
Going Up or Going Down?
You start by splitting everyone up into teams of two. Everyone is standing and has their backs against each...
Remember Everything
This get to know you game is best played in a smaller group of around 10 or so people. If...
Snowball Fight
This is a great fun get to know you game. It works well as an ice breaker game and...
Straws and Rubberbands
1) Each person gets a straw 2) The straw must be held using their mouth 3) They have to pass the rubberband...
Paper Telephone
Ok, so we all remember the kids game telephone, where the person at the front of the line whispers...
Spaghetti and Marshmallows
Give each team a packet of spaghetti and a packet of marshmallows. The team that builds the tallest spaghetti...
Orky? Snorky!
A group of players sit in circle. One person is placed standing in the middle of the circle and...
Who Am I?
Give everyone in the group a piece of paper and pen, then get them to write down three facts...
Families
This is a game that requires little preparation and is fun among small groups. Have the players sit in...
Who Are You?
Each person gets a piece of paper and a pen. They need to write down their name and three...
App Snap
1. Make sure everyone in the group knows each others phone numbers, or at least has a group chat set...
The Stories of Your Names
Divide group into smaller groups (3-4 people). Give each group 1 sheet of paper and a pencil. Write every person's...
Monsters inc. (sully says)
Works very similar to Simon says or just as a fun way of keeping everyone warm without the sully...
Bible Solving
This can be an in-lesson game, or just a game with a lesson. It's a game where you have...
Hypocrisy
This game is super simple but loads of fun. It's actually based on an old obscure board game but...
Category Chaos
This game can be played as individuals or in teams. Each player (or team) will need a piece of...
Now That's What I Call Latin
This can be done with team Vs. Team, or everyone Vs. everyone. Go to google translate, and translate any...
Crazy Quoits
A hand skill based game where players throw small hoops onto sticks worth different point values
If I Were A Butterfly
This is the game version of the popular children's song "If I Were a Butterfly" and is a variation...
Sneaky Rope Battle
This is a two player battle game, perfect for a one-on-one duel or up the front challenge. Place the...
Toilet Paper Tell Me
A get to know you game that involves players sharing facts about themselves depending on how much toilet paper...
Chalk Targets
SETUP Find a good area of concrete or sidewalk path where you will be able to play chalk targets....
Creative Hopscotch
To play hopscotch, players must hop and jump along a hopscotch course. Usually a course consists of single or...
Pin the Tail on the Donkey
No matter what you're pinning on what, this classic kids party game is sure to provide a laugh.
Pointers
This fast thinking game designed for youth group video calls is perfect for providing a laugh for any sized...