The Name Game
A classic icebreaker where each person introduces themselves with an adjective that starts with the same letter as their name. Each subsequent person must repeat all previous names.
How to Play
Have everyone stand or sit in a circle.
The first person says an adjective that starts with the same letter as their name, followed by their name (e.g., "Jolly John").
The next person must repeat the previous person's adjective-name combo, then add their own.
Continue around the circle, with each person repeating all previous names before adding theirs.
If someone forgets a name, the group can help them out — keep it fun and encouraging!
Facilitator Tips
Start with yourself to model the activity and set a fun tone.
For large groups (20+), consider splitting into smaller circles.
Encourage creative and funny adjectives to make names more memorable.
Variations & Twists
Action Name Game: Add a physical gesture/movement with each name.
Sound Name Game: Add a sound effect instead of an adjective.
Category Name Game: Use a favorite food, animal, or hobby that starts with the same letter.
More Name Games & Getting Acquainted Games
Two Truths and a Lie
Each person shares three statements about themselves — two true and one false. The group tries to guess which one is the lie.
Human Bingo / Human Scavenger Hunt
Players mingle with a bingo card of characteristics (e.g., "has traveled to 3+ countries") and must find people matching each square to get a bingo.
Never Have I Ever
Players take turns saying something they have never done. Anyone who HAS done that thing puts a finger down. Last person with fingers up wins!