This is a fun game for large gatherings, all you need is a role of TP and an instructions poster near the entry way, sign-in table or name-tag table but the actual game wont begin until you start your class/meeting. If you are with a group of friends then gather your friends into a circle and, without explaining why, begin the game by passing a roll of toilet paper around the circle. While the TP is being passed around…

This game is perfect for both adults and older youth. It makes for a great get to know you game that can be used to break the ice in a room people who have just met or it can be used as a fun relief activity during a break or it can even be used at a party too.

Before you start this game you’ll need to collect the name of each person playing onto individual yellow sticky notes. This can be done easily by having a few pads of sticky notes and a cup of pens available on a table or desk.

The next thing you’ll need to do before you can start this entertaining group game is to make a circle of chairs (if chairs are not available you may use the floor as well). You will need as many chairs as there are people playing. Now, place one yellow sticky note (with a name written on it) on the back of each chair where it can’t be seen. Next you…

This game will break the ice while encourage communication, conversation, and teamwork. You will need a lot of empty aluminum cans and a stop watch for this one. Separate your people into equal groups (best if 4-5 people in each group) and get ready for some fun. Give each group…

This game is a good one if you are competitive at heart. Since it is boy against girl, hilarious results are bound to occur due to the natural desire to beat the opposite sex. All you need, besides people, is paper, pens and a couch or a set of chairs. The first thing that you need to do is set the chairs and the couch (or a grouping of 4 chairs deemed “sofa”) in a circle. Then…

“Guess it” is a modified game of charades, perfect to play at a party or with a group of friends. Your group of 10 to 20 friends is split up into two groups then begins the “quick-fire guessing game.” First, both teams help fill up a bowl… Tell Me More!

Beach Ball Q & A is a GREAT team building game. This fun get to know you game is perfect for groups of all sizes and environments. Beach Ball Q & A has so much to offer a team, it helps everyone get better acquainted and open-up. First get get a beach ball then you get a black… Tell Me More!

Topic Fling is defiantly a favorite as it is super easy to prepare and super easy to play. This is a really fun game that is perfect for a warm-up activity because it is quick and helps peers get to know a little about each other in the process. To play this game you need to get a big piece of construction paper with 20 to 30

This game is perfect for a new group! It encourages them to remember all the new names and have a BLAST at the same time. Start out by sitting or standing in a circle and introduce themselves to one another. It’s always fun if you have them share a little fact about themselves as you go around the circle. Have one person stand in the middle and give them a Thumper… Tell Me More!

This is a wonderful game that requires very little time to complete and allows your peoples to think fast, work together, and get to know each other. Start out by having the group split into 2 equal teams (3 if you want it easier depending on the size of your group) and stand in a line. Explain to the groups that THEY… Tell Me More!

This activity is a collaboration game in which teams, of five to eight, point out characteristics that are common and unique to those in the group. This is a great game to play to help people see how much they actually have in common. It’s also good to show how each of us have our own unique traits. When you’re setting up to play make sure that each group has access to… Tell Me More!

“Take a guess!” is definitely a good ice breaker game that will break the ice QUICKLY at any event! This is a great game that will help team mates, class mates and coworkers get to know each other a little better, building trust and unity between the participants. You can do the preparation part as people are arriving or at a specific time during the party. You will need sheets of paper, 3×5 cards or something to write on and some pens. First, have all the people in your group write down on a piece of paper…

Hands down one of the most entertaining icebreaker games you and your friends and cohorts will ever play!

This game is absolutely perfect for family events such as reunions, birthday parties and family nights as well as christian youth nights, activity days at schools and you could even use this really wild game at a company party.

You’ll need a grassy field, empty parking lot or outside basketball court to play beat the cracker on, and don’t worry about the mess… the birds will take care of it.

To play this lively and exciting game you will need these three items, salted crackers, string, and as many news paper rolls as there are people. If you include the preparations as part of the activity it allows people to talk and get to know each other before the game starts.

You start by…

This is a racing game of sorts, only it requires no running. Three words that describe this game are silly, fun, and possibly messy! You will need a banana of course! Have your group divide into 2 teams. Next, have the 2 teams lay…

What a blast!!! Make a big circle. The first person steps to the middle of the circle and makes an action and a noise/sound to go with it. EXAMPLE: The first girl Jenni makes a punching action and yells, “Hi-yah!” The next person… Tell Me More!

Sweet Confessions is a DELICIOUS get-to-know-you game. It is a great game for a group of classmates or coworkers. Not much is required to arrange this game, just CANDY!! Get a variety bag of mini candy, like Snickers and Mars bars or get a bag of candy that has about 5 or 6 different colors of candy in it, like M&M’s or Skittles. Put the candy in a bowl; make sure you..

NO, you are not going to see who knows the words to the famous Fleetwood Mac song! You are going to play a cool little game that will… One: tell you who in your group is a good liar. and… Two: help you get to know each other a little better. Make a circle and have everyone sit looking to the middle. The one person who is “it” stands…

Tired of the same old boring get-to-know-you games, then the Name Game is for you! It is a competition between two teams to see who can identify the other team’s person first. And the only prop needed is a big thick… Tell Me More!

For this one you will need a penny and a timer. Divide your group into 2 even teams and have them sit opposite of each other at a long table or if there is not a long enough table, make them face each other cross legged on the floor. Give the first person in each group a penny and assign one of the groups as The SMACKers. These next bits of instructions are meant to happen very quickly… On the count of 3 everyone in both groups shout “Show!”… Tell Me More!

This is a fun little game for a small group. It’s a rather short game and can sure provoke a lot of conversation, as well as giggling, if you’re not too careful. All you need is 5 M&M’s for each person. You can also use 5 carrots or 5 playing cards or 5 random anything’s, but it’s always fun to have a treat to eat. First, you form a circle, the first person… Tell Me More!

Circle the perfect get to know you game. It really doesn’t matter whether you have a small or large group, this game rocks! Build unity, relationships and trust with this group team building game. In this game you will have your friends form two circles one inside of the other, so that each person has a partner. After everyone has found a partner… Tell Me More!

This game can be played with small teams of only two or larger teams of up to ten. This game can be a little complicated so I would recommend playing with people over the age of 14. The only materials needed are enough paper clips for… Tell Me More!

This game is a perfect icebreaker. It merges the features of musical chairs and get-to-know-you games. Playing this game you get a comical and engaging scene, and at the same time, you learn interesting facts about each other. There is no recommended age. All you need is at least six players and enough chairs for all but one person. The chairs are to be set up in a circle big enough for your group to maneuver…

“The Fame Game” is the perfect game for family gatherings, meetings and classrooms of all kinds including youth groups. This fun little activity is great for midsized groups (10-20 people). You will not get very far in this game if you don’t open your mouth, and that is the beauty of it. This game requires people in the group to interact thus providing a way to break the ice and let people have fun while getting to know each other.

Also, this group activity can easily be manipulated into a fun and beneficial educational tool.

Preparations for this game require only tape and some…

The Yarn Game is a great get to know you game for kids and adults. It’s a really good activity to do on the first day of school at a party or even a meeting opener. It the perfect game for helping people come out of their shells and help them get to know one another. First, you will need some yarn, cut the yarn…

Personality Banner is a great icebreaker. It helps people show who they are and what is most important to them. A few materials are needed for this game: paper, pens, colored pencils/crayons/or markers and if you’d like, you can also use magazine and news paper cut outs. When every one is ready to start you take the… Tell Me More!

This game is a perfect icebreaker. It merges the features of musical chairs and get-to-know-you games. Playing this game you get a comical and engaging scene, and at the same time, you learn interesting facts about each other. There is no recommended age. All you need is at least six players and enough chairs for all but one person. The chairs are to be set up in a circle big enough for your group to maneuver… Tell Me More!