Mingle mingle mingle
Item needed:
No items required
open
Min players:
15
Max players:
∞
Required age:
10
Average cost:
$0
Game duration(Mins):
10 - 30
Get the whole group together. The leader running the game calls out a category question (for example – what is your favourite colour?). Everyone in the group would then have to start calling out their favourite colour to each other and find the others in the group who have the same favourite colour as them. When a player finds another player who has the same answer as them they then join together (by linking arms) and continue to go round the group looking for more people with the same answer. After a minute or so (completely up to the leader running the game) the leader can call “STOP”.
Each group needs to call out their answer. If there are two people/groups who have the same answer but are not linked together then they are eliminated from the next round. Or alternatively, to keep everyone involved, you can give each kid five wrapped lollies or popsticks to start with and if they lose one each time this happens. Be creative with the questions you ask: – Favourite pizza topping – Favourite ice cream flavour – Favourite TV show – Favourite band – Favourite book of the Bible, etc.
Game Overview
Mingle Mingle Mingle is a fun and interactive group game that encourages players to find common interests with others. The game is led by a designated leader who asks various category questions. Players must find others with the same answer and link arms, forming groups. The game continues until the leader calls “STOP”. This game promotes social interaction, quick thinking, and team collaboration.
Game Details
- Players: 15 – no maximum
- Minimum Age: 10 years
- Duration: Flexible, typically 10-20 minutes per round
- Items Needed: Optional (wrapped lollies or popsticks)
- Cost per Person: None
How to Play
Setup
- Gather all players in a large open space.
- Select one player to be the leader. The leader will be responsible for asking the questions and controlling the flow of the game.
Game Play
- Introduction: The leader explains the rules and the objective of the game to the players.
- Mingle: Players start moving around the space, mingling and chatting with each other.
- Question: The leader calls out a category question (e.g., “What is your favorite color?”).
- Find and Link: Players call out their answers and look for others with the same answer. When players find someone with the same answer, they link arms.
- Continue Mingling: Linked pairs or groups continue to mingle and search for more players with the same answer, linking arms to form larger groups.
- Stop: After about a minute (or at the leader’s discretion), the leader calls “STOP”.
- Announce Answers: Each group calls out their answer.
- Elimination or Penalty:
- If two people or groups have the same answer but are not linked together, they are eliminated from the next round.
- Alternatively, to keep everyone involved, each player starts with five wrapped lollies or popsticks. Each time a group is not fully linked, players in that group lose one lolly or popstick.
Winning the Game
- The game can continue for several rounds, with the leader asking different category questions each time.
- The game can end when only one group remains, or it can continue indefinitely, focusing on the social interaction aspect.
Example Questions
- What is your favorite pizza topping?
- What is your favorite ice cream flavor?
- What is your favorite TV show?
- What is your favorite band?
- What is your favorite book of the Bible?
Tips for Leaders
- Be creative with your questions to keep the game interesting and engaging.
- Adjust the duration of each round based on the energy and enthusiasm of the players.
- Encourage players to mingle with different people in each round to promote social interaction.
Safety and Inclusivity
- Ensure the playing area is safe and free of obstacles.
- Encourage inclusivity and ensure everyone feels welcome to participate.
Variations
- Themed Rounds: Focus on a specific theme for all questions in a round, such as food, movies, or hobbies.
- Timed Challenge: Set a timer for each round to add a sense of urgency and excitement.