Ice Breakers with Videos

Name and Purpose Food, Friends and Fireworks is a quick, joyful ice breaker that builds connection through laughter and movement. Players practise reading social cues and celebrating shared choices. a.k.a. Match Up, Triple Choice Age / Group / Time / Space Ages 8-16 | 8-40 players (pairs) | 5-10 minutes | Any open area where players can stand and turn …

Name and Purpose Hula Hoop Pass is a cooperative team challenge that builds communication, problem-solving, and group coordination. Players work together to move a hoop around a circle without breaking their chain. a.k.a. Ring Pass, Circle Hoop Challenge Age / Group / Time / Space Ages 8-16 | 8-30 players | 10-15 minutes | Any flat area large enough for …

Name and Purpose I’m Going on a Picnic is a classic memory and creativity game that helps players learn names and practise active listening. Players build a collaborative list, exercising memory and imagination. a.k.a. Alphabet Picnic, Memory Chain Age / Group / Time / Space Ages 8-16 | 5-25 players | 10-15 minutes | Any space where the group can …

Name and Purpose Pick a Side is an energetic ice breaker that gets people moving, laughing, and discovering what they have in common. Players practise making choices, finding their group, and celebrating differences. a.k.a. Scattergories, Would You Rather, Choices Age / Group / Time / Space Ages 8-16 | 10-50 players | 10-15 minutes | Large open area with room …

Name and Purpose This or That Ball is a simple, playful ice breaker that sparks conversation and helps people learn about each other. Players practise speaking in front of a group and making quick decisions. a.k.a. Choice Ball, Question Toss Age / Group / Time / Space Ages 8-16 | 6-30 players | 10-15 minutes | Any space for a …

Name and Purpose Toss-A-Name builds name recall and group connection through a progressively silly tossing game. Players practise names, focus, and coordination as more objects enter the circle. a.k.a. Name Toss, Name Ball, Multi-Ball Name Game Age / Group / Time / Space Ages 8-16 | 8-30 players | 10-20 minutes | Any space for a standing circle Materials 1 …

Name and Purpose Web of Names is a name-learning game that creates a visible web of connection across the group. Players practise names, turn-taking, and the idea that everyone is part of the group’s fabric. a.k.a. String Web, Name Web, Yarn Toss Age / Group / Time / Space Ages 8-16 | 8-25 players | 10-15 minutes | Any space …