Brain Breaks: 25NOV24 - 29NOV24

Author

Noah McMillan
November 24, 2024

"As a medium, books are surprisingly bad at conveying knowledge, and readers mostly don’t realise it." - Andy Matuschak

Brain Breaks -  Monday

Stand up if ...

  • You made a new friend this year

  • You have something since the day you were born

  • You think computers will ever have a consciousness (singularity)

Would you rather …

  • Read from a computer screen or paper?

  • Own a bike or a swimming pool?

Game: Food for Life

We’re going to play a game called Food for Life. Here’s how it works:

Each person takes turns answering the question, "If you could only eat one type of food for the rest of your life, what would it be?" Participants can share their favourite dish, cuisine, or even a specific ingredient, and explain their choice.

This game is a fun and simple way to spark conversations and learn about each other's tastes and preferences. Feel free to ask follow-up questions or share why you agree or disagree with their pick!

Brain Breaks - Tuesday

Stand up if ...

  • You think humans will ever live on Mars

  • You think we could be inside a simulation

  • You've ever stayed up all night without any sleep

Would you rather …

  • Have to listen to the same 10 songs on repeat for the rest of your life, or forced to watch the same 5 movies on repeat for the rest of your life?

  • Would you rather your hair or your clothes automatically updated to the latest fashion?

Game: Story Starter

We’re going to play a game called Story Starter. Here’s how it works: In pairs, take turns saying one sentence at a time to create a story. When the teacher says "end," try to wrap up the story in 2-3 turns. For a variation, try building the story one word at a time instead of sentences for a more challenging and unpredictable experience!

Brain Breaks - Wednesday

Stand up if ...

  • You've ever gone skydiving

  • Someone improved your day recently.

  • You have a party trick

Would you rather …

  • Own a gaming console or a smartphone?

  • Would you rather be discovered for your talent through a TV show or YouTube (online streaming)?

Game: Wink Murder

We’re going to play a game called Wink Murder. Here’s how it works:

One player acts as the moderator and secretly chooses a “murderer” while the rest of the group keeps their eyes closed. Once chosen, everyone mingles, making casual conversation and eye contact. The murderer eliminates players by winking at them. If you’re winked at, wait a few seconds before dramatically “dying” and sitting off to the side.

The remaining players must carefully observe and deduce who the murderer is. If someone thinks they know, they can accuse by saying, “I accuse!” A second player must support the accusation to proceed. If the guess is correct, the murderer is caught, and the game ends. If not, the accuser is out, and the game continues until the murderer is revealed or everyone is eliminated.

Brain Breaks - Thursday

Stand up if ...

  • You have ridden a motorbike

  • You have owned a fish

  • You can train a dog to sit

Would you rather …

  • Have a pet turtle or a pet frog?

  • Have a pet tiger or a pet elephant?

Game: Two Truths and a Lie

We’re going to play a game called Two Truths and a Lie. Here’s how it works: Each person takes a turn introducing themselves by sharing two true statements and one lie about themselves. These statements can be about hobbies, experiences, or interests. The goal is for the group to guess which statement is the lie.

The lie can be as creative or believable as you like, while the truths can include surprising or unique facts to keep everyone guessing. Each player shares their three statements aloud, and the group discusses and votes on which one they believe is the lie.

Brain Breaks - Friday

Stand up if ...

  • Know what a Walkman is

  • You own a Vinyl and Cassette tape

  • You get hangry (angry because you are hungry)

Would you rather …

  • Be a genius musician or a genius mathematician? 

  • Have 11 fingers or 11 toes?

Game: Game: Scissors, Paper, Rock Katamari Style

We’re going to play a game called Scissors, Paper, Rock Katamari Style. Everyone starts by finding a partner to play a best-of-three round of Scissors, Paper, Rock. The loser becomes the hype person for the winner, joining their team to cheer them on. Winners then pair up with other winners for the next round, with losers and their teams joining the winning side. This continues until only two final players remain, each with their own large group of supporters. The last two players face off in a final match to determine the ultimate champion, with the crowd cheering them on!