Stand Up If...
Stand up when a statement applies to you - quick physical energizer that reveals shared experiences.
5-10 min
5-100 people
high
None needed
About This Game
Stand Up If is a fast-paced energizer where people stand when prompts apply to them. The physical movement energizes, and the visible responses create instant connection around shared experiences.
Objectives
- Get people moving physically
- Discover commonalities across team
- Re-energize during long meetings
- Create playful atmosphere
How to Run This Game
Facilitator Script:
"Everyone start seated. I'll say statements. If it's true for you, stand up! Demo: Stand up if you had coffee this morning."
Actions:
- Have everyone sit
- Demo with easy example
- Emphasize: stand when applies to you
Tips:
- • Start with very easy prompts
- • Model enthusiasm
Facilitator Script:
"Stand up if... you're a morning person! ...you've worked remotely today! ...you speak more than 2 languages!"
Actions:
- Call out prompts every 5-10 seconds
- Pause to observe who's standing
- Make encouraging comments
Tips:
- • Mix silly and serious
- • Build to more specific/funny prompts
- • Watch energy in room
Facilitator Script:
"Last one: Stand up if you feel more energized now! Great job everyone, stay standing and we'll continue."
Actions:
- End on energizing note
- Thank participants
- Transition to next activity
Tips:
- • Use as break between heavy topics
- • Can repeat any time energy drops
Facilitator Tips
- Have 20+ prompts ready
- Start generic, get more specific/funny
- For virtual: use reactions or "raise hand" feature
Common Challenges & Solutions
Variations & Adaptations
All prompts work-related: used certain tool, worked on project type, been at company X years
Funny prompts only: pineapple on pizza, talk to pets, forgotten why you entered a room today
teams have used this game