Hobbies And Interests
Fish Bowl
Split your group into two equal teams. Have each team create a list of famous people, movies, animals, objects or whatever comes to mind. Write each item on a slip of paper. There should be about three times as many items as players on each team. Have each team swap papers, and put them into a fishbowl, hat or some other container. Each team should pick an actor who will have to try to get his team to guess what is written on the paper. The game is played in three rounds, and each round uses the same clues. In the first round, the actor may use any words to describe the object on the paper without saying the object's name. In the second round, he must silently act out clues to get his team to guess the object. In the final round, he may use only one word to describe the object. Each round lasts three minutes, and the team with the most correct guesses wins.
Stinger
This is a get-to-know-you game for a medium to large group. Have everyone stand in a circle and close their eyes. You, as the facilitator, will go around and tap a few people to be "Stingers." Pick one Stinger for every five or so people. Once the Stingers have been selected, have everyone open their eyes and go around introducing themselves. When they introduce themselves, have them shake hands and give an interesting fact about themselves. Stingers, when they shake hands, should "sting" the person by poking them in the palm with their index fingers. Players who have been "stung" should continue to play for a few seconds, and then "die" (or fall asleep if you are playing with a younger crowd) as dramatic a death as possible. Players will then be given a few moments to try to identify who the Stingers are. The game is over when all the non-Stingers are dead or asleep, or when only Stingers are left.
Question Balloons
Give every player a small piece of paper and a balloon. Have each player write down a simple question on the paper, such as "what is your dream job?" or "who is your celebrity crush?" The questions should be tailored for the age of the audience. After they have written the question, have each player insert the papers into a balloon and blow it up. The balloons should then be placed in the center of a circle. Have each player enter the circle and choose a balloon that is not their own. Players should then take turns sitting on the balloons to pop them, and then reading and answering the question out loud. This game is high energy and is a great ice-breaker to start a day.
Two Truths and a Lie
This game is appropriate for strangers and friends alike. Have each player share with the group three statements, two of which are true and one of which is a lie. The other players must then try to figure out which item is the lie. The game encourages creativity and helps the group to learn fun facts about the other members. Encourage players to come up with interesting, creative and off-the-wall facts about themselves.