Back in the day there was an icebreaker game called “What’s in your purse?” It was a fun game but it no longer works at most women’s ministry events.
Have you noticed? A lot of your women aren’t carrying purses anymore.
Now that phone cases can hold credit cards many women have left their pocketbooks at home.
Times are a changin’ and we’ve got to adapt!
That’s why I’ve created the “What’s on ur phone?” icebreaker game. (Side note: For those who may not use a lot of texting shortcuts, “ur” is text-speak for “your”.)
Now I know, not all of your women have a smart phone. That’s okay! This game can also be played in teams of two or more. In teams of two, one can record while the other searches their phone.
This game is bound to bring about some laughter and amazement as women scramble to locate what’s on their phones.
Note: If your location has spotty internet service or wifi issues – no worries – they won’t be searching online for this game.
Game: What’s on ur phone?
Group size: 6+
Time needed: 10-20 minutes
Supplies: One “What’s on ur phone?” sheet per person or per team; pencils/pens; one personal smartphone per person or team (see notes).
Instructions: Print out copies of “What’s on ur phone?”
What’s on ur phone? (Click to open free PDF file)
Tell your group that you’ll be going “high tech’ with today’s game. Each person/team will have to quickly search their smartphone for a wide variety of photos. Apps, texts, and more. For each item that fits the category listed, you’ll get one point. The person/team with the most points will be crowned the winner(s). Distribute the worksheet face-down. Give the group the time limit (somewhere between 5-10 minutes depending on your schedule). On “go” give everyone 5-10 minutes to record their points.
Winner: When time is up have everyone tally up their points and give the winner(s) a small prize or let them choose something from your Door Prize Basket.
Notes: Before playing you’ll need to figure out if everyone in your group has a smartphone. If not, then you’ll need to play this game in teams. For smaller groups, you could play in teams of 2. For larger groups, have them work together in groups of 4 or less.
You want them to rush – some will be savvy and will look over the worksheet realizing that the time given will not be enough time to complete it all. You can clue them in that they may want to look over the sheet and be strategic about which items they search for first.
This is a great game to play when you want to engage multiple generations. Many of your older women may not have a smartphone and will want to partner with the younger and more tech-savvy women in the room.
Let me know if your group plays this game – I’d love to hear how it goes!
May God bless your time together and fill it with much laughter and fun!
Be sure to stop back by next week – I’ll have a special Christmas version of “What’s on ur phone?” for your group to play.
You may also want to read:
How to Engage Multiple Generations
Icebreaker: If
Icebreakers & Games
One year ago: Christmas Table Talk Cards
Two years ago: Christmas Icebreaker: Pick a Side
Three years ago: Table Event: Hostess Responsibilities
Would love a copy of the pdf for an upcoming Mother/Daughter Banquet coming up.
Hi Anne, I hope you found the link for the game in the post. It’s a red link that says “Click to open free PDF file” right after it. 🙂
I hope your women enjoy the game!
We are looking for a game just like this for our Office Meeting tomorrow. We would love a copy of the PDF.
Katelyn, so sorry I didn’t see this sooner. Hopefully, you were able to find the link in the post to print off the PDF.
Would love to use this for our women’s event at the Orchard Evangelical Free Church tomorrow. May I have permission to print the PDF? Thanks! -Val
Valerie, always! That is what they are here for! 🙂
Cyndee,
I would like permission to use this with Child Welfare Professionals in training. May I please have permission. It looks like a lot of fun.
Kim
Kim – absolutely! 🙂 Hope your group enjoys it!
The link isn’t working anymore. Can you please post again.
Hi Mandy, my apologies! The site was experiencing some technical difficulties. The link should be restored! Please let me know if you have any other problems. I am sorry for the inconvenience.
I can’t find the free pdf for what’s on your phone.
Sorry April! It’s in the instructions section. I went back and made the link bold with directions after to click it. I hope that makes it more obvious. Hope you all enjoy it!
Maybe I’m crazy! But I don’t see the link to the “What’s on ur phone?” pdf.
Kelley – I just double-checked. It is there. Look right below the line that starts with “Instructions”. I added a bold font right before the link in hopes that will make it easier to find. So glad you asked! 🙂
I can’t wait to suggest this to my event hosts.
Ice breaker games are great for comedy shows,
so I don’t have to wake the audience from a
coma with my first joke.
I’ll let you know how it goes.
Peppi – Let me know how it goes! Praying your hostesses will find it helps to break the ice and prepare the ladies for your show.