I was asked for a really quick, no fuss icebreaker game for a team at an event – to fill the hour between the last event and drinks. This is a version of the Albanian treasure hunt party game. Pair people up. Give them a list of things they have to find – out in […]
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Photo: Bronwen Evans Tricks to help remember names “Let’s start by going around the room and introducing ourselves. Haha – don’t worry, we wont test you!” But what if they did? I was at a writers’ meeting last night. The guest speaker was author and blogger Kristen Lamb from Texas. My hat goes off to […]
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Party games (for adults on the cusp of a second childhood) We threw a pre-50th dinner party on Saturday for an old bloke and bunch of regular friends. We see a lot of these guys over dinner, so we decided, along with a good meal, we’d throw in some party games to liven up the […]
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I found this in the Bridal Guide magazine and, being a party game kind of person, thought it looked a lot of fun. Further research shows it’s an oldie but a goodie – a great icebreaker for a wedding reception Here’s how it works: During your reception, after you’ve enjoyed some dinner, dancing, and drinks, […]
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Here’s an ice breaker for a big party – it gets people (aarrggh!) talking to strangers and sparks some interesting, if not always honest, conversations. It’s based on the BBC panel show with the hilarious David Mitchell, Rob Brydon and Lee Mack, but you don’t need to call in the professionals, the game works equally […]
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Here’s the thing. It’s Christmas, the end of year and it’s party season. There are work dos, partner’s work dos, club social events, school prize givings, awards events and holiday parties. Some people love a party. Any party. They’re the ones responsible for noise control turning up in the wee hours long after most guests […]
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My son emailed me this week asking for event ideas for an Albanian Youth Hostel. (Who knows where a gap year will take you?) First thing when you’re planning events is to define the purpose. I’m guessing the hostel wanted him to raise their profile and get more travellers staying more nights. So the events […]
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