Icebreaker Games

Balance Beam

A simple and fun activity that has participants working within small proximity of each other.

How to play

Have participants form pairs and line up facing one another in two straight lines. Each person stands with one foot in front of the other, front foot touching their partner's front foot. Have them clasp each other with their right hands. On 'go', participants push and pull one another, aiming to make their partner lose balance and step out to the left or right. If someone loses balance, their opponent scores one point, then a new game begins. A number of rounds is advisable. To change the game, alter which foot is in front or which hand is used. Mix the group by having everyone take one step to the left, changing who they face.

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