Kit Logan 2001 This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. An ice breaker created in 2001 for a women’s Christian retreat to meet the needs of 80+ ladies with theme of “Weaving new patterns”. Tip: This best played once everybody has arrived… doesn’t work...
Age – Adult
Heffalumps
Quite a nice, easy game for any ages, but possibly more for the younger rather than the older. Players get into pairs and form a circle so that one member of the pair stands in front of the other with both facing the centre of the circle. On the...
Scrum
“This game is still favourite in our mixed teen woodcraft folk group. It’s not as tasteless as it sounds but it does involve contact and rough play.” Andrew Watkins, Banbury Woodcraft Folk. Shared Sky Venturers Group (Ages 13..16) You need at least 9...
Gummy Worm Bobbing
A messy game for any time of the year that’s a different take on Apple Bobbing. As it involves getting wet, it could be very useful for when it’s hotter and looking for a game to help cool off 🙂 You’ll need a large clean container such as cooler...
Stalking
Also known as “Grandma’s Footsteps”. If you are a Doctor Who fan you could think of this as similar to the Weeping Angels in the episode “Blink”. Traditional game for a few players or more. Great for a good-sized hall or an open space. One player (or the leader)...
Face to Face
Credited to Megan (prtyangel2005) For 11 or more players (odd numbers)One player is chosen to stand in the centre, everybody else partners up and stand in a large circle with their partners next to them so they and their partners are face-to-face. The player in the middle calls out...
Empires
Credited to Julie Kemp-Harper, Oxford Vineyard Church Numbers: 10-20 (can go higher if you dare)Time: 15-30 minsTools: Paper and pens Great non-threatening game that includes everyone and is simple to prepare and play. The organiser gives out to every player a slip of paper and something to write with....
Sumo Wrestling ‘Playscheme Style’
AKA: Ankle Sumo Preparation: Large circle at least 4 metres in diameter – marked out using string or chalk. Official Sumo arenas are 4.55m in diameter. An ideal game for those feeling active to lose some steam. Girls, as well as boys, like to play this so don’t be...
Cockerel Fighting
Similar to Sumo Fighting ‘playscheme style’, but it’s rougher and requires good balance, so perhaps not so suitable for younger children. Draw or mark out a large’ish circle to create the arena (for information an official Sumo arena is 4.55m in diameter). Players compete, starting off at opposite sides...
The one with the chocolate…
AKA: The Chocolate Game Equipment: 1 x 6 sided dice. Some items of clothing which can be quickly put on e.g. hat, gloves or oven gloves, scarf, etc. Bar of chocolate on a plate (leave the wrapper on), knife and fork. HINT: If you don’t want to see your...