Melting Icecubes: That's It

Who Can Melt the Fastest? #

Melting Icecubes is a challenge where players are handed a solid block of ice and told to melt it as fast as they can, using nothing but their own bodies, breath, or creativity. No fire, no tools, no leaving it in the sun. Just you, the cold, and determination.

How to Play #

Each participant receives a block of ice and on the countdown, begins trying to melt it using any part of their body (hands, armpits, face, etc.) or breathing on it. No external tools or environmental shortcuts allowed. First to fully melt their cube (or shrink it significantly) wins. Or just laugh a lot trying.

Variations

• Team Icecube: Teams work together to melt a single giant ice block using body heat alone.

• Timed Round: See who has melted the most in 5 minutes. You can measure the amount of water melted.

Rules #

No Tools or Outside Help: You may not use hot drinks, lighters, sunlight, or anything that isn’t your own breath or body.

No Breaking the Ice: Ice may not be smashed, bitten, thrown, or ground into the dirt. This is a test of commitment, not demolition.

Timekeeper: A designated timekeeper will monitor progress and declare a winner based on who melts the most or finishes first.

Have Fun: This is a joke game. Enjoy the chaos and awkwardness.

Materials #

Materials Required

• Ice Blocks: One small block of ice per participant (use silicone molds or freeze water in plastic cups).

• Towels: Optional, for cleanup.

• Timer: Optional, if playing a timed variant.

Setup #

Setup Instructions:

1. Freeze Ice: Prepare individual blocks of ice ahead of time — one per player.

2. Distribute Ice: Hand out a block of ice to each participant at the start line.

3. Announce the Rules: Remind players this is a silly game and to be safe and appropriate while trying to melt their cube.

4. Start the Timer: Count down and watch the madness begin.