Draw Your Name

Game Description
This is a fun icebreaker activity for youth that do not know each other at all. Youth will try to reveal their name to a partner merely by drawing. No other communication is allowed.

Game Materials
Whiteboard, chalkboard, or simply paper

Game Preparation
None

Game Play
Youth attempt to reveal their name to someone they DO NOT KNOW by using only drawings. This can be done one at a time before the group or in pairs. For someone who's name is sandy this might be as simple as drawing a beach with sand. For someone like Stephanie it may involve several words like step+hand+knee = Stephanie. Others may prove very difficult.

Optional Discussion

• Whose name do you think was most difficult to communicate? Why?
• Would you prefer to see a photograph or hear the story?
• Do you find it easier to express yourself in words or through images?
• Have you ever felt handicapped in trying to communicate your faith?
• In what ways is this activity similar to sharing your faith?
• What concepts in sharing your faith are most difficult to communicate?