Partners in pen
Teamwork Indoor Couch Games Icebreakers
- Players: 4 or more
- Duration: 8 - 15 min
- Free to play
- Age: 4+
How to play
Guests work in pairs, back-to-back. Each team is given a paper bag with household items/toys. One team member draws what the other is describing to them, but the name of the item and what it is used for cannot be spoken. If the partner draws/figures out what the item is, the team makes a point. The team with the most points wins.
What you'll need
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