Games are a wonderful way to put smiles on people’s faces and ease tension. Simple icebreaker games can make parties more fun and help guest get to know each other better so the rest of the party is full of fun and conversation. Here are five icebreaker games to play to spice up your next party:
Move Your Booty. Everyone stands in a circle. One person begins in the middle and says something that is true about themselves, for example move your booty if you loved playing four square at recess as a child or move your booty if you have been to Africa. If that statement also true of you, you must move from your spot in the circle. The person who doesn’t make it to a spot gets to say the next statement. Tip: this game is easier with place markers, such as cones or chairs for those in the circle.
Name Touch. Standing in a circle, go around (twice) and have everyone say their name so that others can remember it. One person becomes the tagger in the center of the circle. Everyone in the circle hold out the hands palms up. Begin with one person in the circle saying the name of another person in the circle. The tagger must gently like a butterfly tag the person whose name was called on the hand before that person calls out another person in the circle. If the player is tagged or a player calls the name of someone not in the circle, they must switch with the person in the center.
If You Really Knew Me…. In groups of two, take turns speaking and listening. For sixty seconds, the speaker shares as many statements beginning with if you really knew me for one minute while the other listens remaining eye contact, but not speaking. Statements could range from if you really knew me, you would know I’m the oldest of three kids to if you really knew me, you would know I like the color red. It sounds simple and easy, but a full minute can be challenging!
Boppity Bop Bop Bop or another playful circle game. Standing a circle, one person in the middle quickly stands in front of someone in the circle and says boppity bop bop bop. That person must say bop before they finish the phrase. If the person does not, those two switch positions.
Human Bingo. Encourage everyone to meet each other by having them find as many people as they can who meet different categories listed on a bingo card. Here is a sample card you can edit to create your own.
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