Fire Cadets - Battleships Icebreaker

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Teacher
12 - 17
Worksheet
Fire
PSHE
Personal, Social & Emotional Development
Fire Safety
20 mins
Last reviewed: 27 Mar 26

Battleships Icebreaker is a fun, fast‑paced teamwork game where cadets work together to avoid being hit by water balloons while trying to “sink” the opposing team. Using a vertical sheet as a divider, the game encourages problem‑solving, communication, and strategic thinking as cadets plan their positions, track hits and misses, and adjust their aim. It’s an engaging activity that builds team cohesion and gets cadets interacting in a playful, energetic way.

How To Use

Get into two teams and take your place on opposite sides of the sheet that acts as the “ocean.” Work together to decide where each of you will stand so you can avoid being hit - remember, you must stay in physical contact with your team and can’t move once you’re in position. 
Take turns throwing water balloons over the sheet and listen carefully for the other team to shout “HIT!” or “MISS!” so you can adjust your aim. Use communication, teamwork, and quick thinking to make the most of your 10 throws and try to score as many hits as possible. Have fun, support each other, and play safely.