#1 The Clapping Game

This simple group energiser never fails to get people laughing.

Here’s how it works:

• Stand in front of your group and make sure everyone can see both of your hands.
• Their one job? Clap loudly whenever your hands cross in front of each other.
• Vary the direction, height, and speed of your hands – overhead, under your leg, near your chest.
• Occasionally fake them out with a near miss – your hands almost cross, but don’t.

That last bit always triggers laughter and light-hearted groans – because it’s unexpected and delightful.

#3 Kram Dralloc

This energiser has one goal – get people laughing at their own names.

• Everyone says their name backwards. For example, Peter becomes RETEP, Mark becomes KRAM.
• Add a twist by asking: “Where in the world would that name come from?”

So “Cram Dralloc” might sound like a Viking warrior from Denmark.

It’s all about sparking creativity and connection, with zero right or wrong answers.

#5 Mr & Mrs Wright

This storytelling energiser works like a charm:

• Ask participants to stand (or stay seated with room to lean.)
• Explain the rule: when they hear “LEFT,” lean or step left. When they hear “RIGHT,” lean or step right.
• Then read a silly story featuring Mr and Mrs Wright. Every time you say the words “left” or “right”, they move accordingly.

It’s energising, silly, and full of momentum – perfect for snapping everyone out of a slump.