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Toss-A-Name Game
Active name game for learning names through movement & memory.
- Simple
- Playful & fun
- Very effective
- Ideal for new groups
- Highly interactive
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Active Name Game
This fun group game accelerates name learning through progressive challenges that combine movement with memory building. Toss-A-Name Game allows participants to practise names repeatedly whilst managing multiple tasks simultaneously. The exercise transforms basic introductions into engaging experiences where active icebreaking elements help forge stronger connections through sustained interaction and physical activity.
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Original post October 2015, last updated October 2025.
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thanks for this, mark.
loooooving the layer of thank you. plus the framing of getting to know as many names as possible.
annnnnd the chicken! you know me – i may attach a yey! to this.
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Love to use this game at the start of a leadership or Initiative session :). Great for getting names for participants and myself to get to know the group.
Also run it with a timed version so beginning of challenges for the session to see how quickly we can get around the circle, essentially a combination of Toss a Name game and Warp Speed.
Love this variation Mark that involves the whole group naming a participant who receives the Rubber Chicken.. genius way of not putting anyone on the spot!