Name Games Archives - Play on Purpose https://playonpurpose.com/blog/game_categories/name-games/ Unlock your group’s highest potential Thu, 08 Oct 2020 15:01:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://playonpurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-play_on_purpose_red_circle-32x32.png Name Games Archives - Play on Purpose https://playonpurpose.com/blog/game_categories/name-games/ 32 32 Name Ball https://playonpurpose.com/blog/games/name-ball/ Sun, 04 Oct 2020 20:26:06 +0000 https://playonpurpose.com/?post_type=game&p=53284 Name Ball is a quick energizing game that helps a group get to learn each other’s names, while at the same time providing a fun and surprising twist at the end. Ideal size would be around 20, or as many people as you can see on one screen at once.

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]]> Write on Air (Nicknames) https://playonpurpose.com/blog/games/write-on-air-nicknames/ Sun, 04 Oct 2020 20:26:01 +0000 https://playonpurpose.com/?post_type=game&p=53310 Write on Air (Nicknames) is a fun way to share nicknames with a visual spelling challenge and guessing game. Changing screen names to nicknames adds an air of playfulness to your entire session.

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]]> Write on Paper (Nicknames) https://playonpurpose.com/blog/games/write-on-paper-nicknames/ Sun, 04 Oct 2020 20:26:01 +0000 https://playonpurpose.com/?post_type=game&p=53312 Write on Paper (Nicknames) is a fun way to share nicknames with a spelling challenge and a drawing exercise that creates a lasting artifact. Changing screen names to nicknames adds an air of playfulness to your entire session.

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]]> Sound + Movement Name Game (Gift / Virtual Variation) https://playonpurpose.com/blog/games/sound-movement-name-game-gift-virtual-variation/ Sun, 04 Oct 2020 20:25:59 +0000 https://playonpurpose.com/?post_type=game&p=53298 Sound and Movement Name Game (Gift / Virtual Variation) is a great way to have a group get to know each other’s names, while warming up the body, and getting a little silly. Creating a movement for someone in the group helps break down barriers and create connection. Best for groups of 20 and under.

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]]> Sound + Movement Name Game (Single / Virtual Variation) https://playonpurpose.com/blog/games/sound-movement-name-game-single-virtual-variation/ Sun, 04 Oct 2020 20:25:59 +0000 https://playonpurpose.com/?post_type=game&p=53300 Sound and Movement Name Game (Single / Virtual Variation) is a great way to have a group get to know each other’s names, while warming up the body, and getting a little silly. Pairing names with a movement that everyone repeats helps participants to retain the names of everyone in the group. Best for groups of 20 and under.

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]]> Write on Back (Nicknames) https://playonpurpose.com/blog/games/write-on-back-using-nick-names/ Sat, 18 Aug 2018 05:40:42 +0000 https://playonpurpose.com/?post_type=game&p=8353 Write on Back is a fun and unusual way to help strangers get to know each other's names using their kinesthetic sense. The nickname version can be used with groups who already know each other well to create new levels of connection.

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]]> Sound + Movement Name Game (Cumulative) https://playonpurpose.com/blog/games/sound-movement-name-game-cumulative/ Wed, 25 Jul 2018 16:40:41 +0000 https://playonpurpose.com/?post_type=game&p=8154 Sound and movement name game is a great way to have a group get to know each other's names, while warming up the body, and getting a little silly. Pairing names with a movement that everyone repeats helps participants to retain the names of everyone in the group. Best for groups of 30 and under.

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]]> Write on Back (Real names) https://playonpurpose.com/blog/games/write-on-back-using-real-names/ Sun, 13 May 2018 00:09:04 +0000 https://playonpurpose.com/?post_type=game&p=6820 Write on Back is a fun and unusual way to help strangers get to know each other's names using their kinesthetic sense. The nickname version can be used with groups who already know each other well to create new levels of connection.

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]]> Embodied Names https://playonpurpose.com/blog/games/embodied-names-w-performance/ Tue, 27 Mar 2018 02:03:38 +0000 https://playonpurpose.com/?post_type=game&p=6160 Embodied Names is a very kinesthetic way of spelling out your name with your body, then teaching your sequence to a partner, with an invitation to perform for the group. This game has a few layers, and builds nicely to a pinnacle. Because of this, it also takes more time than the other name games.

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]]> Cross the Circle https://playonpurpose.com/blog/games/cross-the-circle/ Tue, 27 Mar 2018 02:00:51 +0000 https://playonpurpose.com/?post_type=game&p=6158 Cross the Circle is a fast paced name game for groups who already know each other's names to some degree. It adds a degree of speed, and physical movement, to keep the group alert, energized, and interactive.

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