Ice breakers

[Wannabe writer]

Looking for mini-games that can be used to spark creativity and get people ready mentally for gaming.

[Chainsaw Aardvark]

Most of the entries in our recent "Harder Than Granite" contest would be a good fit for this. Apples to Apples, or would also be a possibilty. (though the former costs money)

Basic exercises from a writing class might work as well. I'm always fond of the one where you name a few esoteric cars (ie an immaculate orange Plymouth roadrunner and a powder blue UAZ jeep with run-flat tires) and challenge the people to describe the owner's home just based on their vehicle.