Ice Breaker Games

Group decides which items to keep for survival on desert island. This classic team-building exercise puts problem-solving and negotiation skills to th...

Team must lower a stick to ground while everyone keeps finger contact. This seemingly simple game requires the team to work together while aiming to l...

Fill tic-tac-toe grid with passions, then find others with matching interests. The goal of this icebreaker is to help participants get to know each ot...

Participants position themselves on imaginary world map based on where they grew up. This is a fun, active icebreaker that gets people moving while al...

Fast-paced elimination game with sheriff pointing and quick reactions. This is a fast-paced icebreaker where you have to have quick reactions or you'l...

Small groups create and pitch original movie ideas based on themes. This is a fun, fast-paced activity where small groups create and pitch an original...

Pairs create unique handshakes and teach them to others in rotating partnerships. This is a lighthearted and memorable game where pairs must create a ...

Blindfolded participants navigate obstacles guided by teammates' voices. This fun physical game can help build trust and more effective group communic...

Teams create quick portraits of each other by rotating artists every 15 seconds. This creative activity results in wonderfully varied (and probably qu...

Rapid succession of short conversations to maximize networking. The goal of this icebreaker is to have a succession of very rapid conversations in an ...

Small groups discover commonalities and unique characteristics of each member. This is a powerful icebreaker for use with breakout groups, especially ...

Bingo cards with statements about experiences - find people who match each square. This is a great icebreaker that helps participants learn about one ...

Classic game where participants share two truths and one lie about themselves. This timeless icebreaker reveals surprising facts about colleagues and ...

One person changes 3 things about appearance/background while camera is off. This activity sparks laughter and encourages attention to detail while br...

Participants express their mood or energy using only emojis. This icebreaker creates space for emotional expression without putting anyone on the spot...

Everyone types answers simultaneously then sends all at once, creating a 'waterfall' effect. This is a high-energy virtual icebreaker that gets everyo...

Learn names by repeating previous names before adding your own. This is an effective icebreaker to use at the start of a course, workshop or meeting w...

Physical energizer where participants move based on called fruit names. Participants respond to different fruit commands with corresponding actions, h...

Group counts sequentially without speaking over each other or establishing patterns. This deceptively simple challenge requires patience, awareness, a...

Groups create sentences by contributing one word each while going around the circle. This simple yet effective activity can easily be tailored to any ...

A mindful exercise engaging all senses to help participants be present. By asking participants to engage all their senses and take a breath, you can h...

Participants stand if they can answer yes to 'Have you ever...' questions. This is an effective icebreaker to help the group start to see connections ...

Share feelings using weather metaphors for a quick group sentiment check. This simple yet effective activity is particularly suitable for remote teams...

A mindful check-in where participants write down worries, energy levels, and thoughts, then set them aside for better focus during the meeting. This h...

Surprise prompts or mini-challenges are drawn from envelopes; participants discuss or act them out to spark laughs and interaction.

A brief emotional or energy check-in where participants share how they feel, helping teams arrive and align.

Participants create a visual collage showing imagined team superpowers, boosting creativity and identity.

Small groups pitch playful inventions to judges, encouraging creativity, storytelling, and persuasive skills.

An online drawing-and-guessing game that builds quick thinking and teamwork in remote settings.

Quick binary-choice prompts (this or that) to reveal preferences and warm up discussion.

Participants submit quirky facts; the group guesses who each fact belongs to, encouraging curiosity and interaction.

Participants share things they’ve never done; others indicate if they have, creating light-hearted discovery.

Pairs exchange short personal stories using visual prompts, building trust, listening, and creativity.

Participants complete playful "If I were..., then I would..." prompts to spark imagination and rapport.

Create a name "crossword" by intersecting letters of participants’ names, helping name recall and connection.

Wear name-tags on backs; mingle and guess identities with clues, creating laughter and quick intros.

Roll a die to select conversation prompts; share brief responses to build meaningful connections.

Learn names with a unique motion attached to each person, reinforcing memory through movement.

Quick partner-matching game using simple tokens or halves to form random pairs for activities.

Draw a coin with a year; share a memory from that year to spark stories and connection.

Quote a line from a movie; the group guesses the film, creating playful competition and shared references.

Pairs find ten commonalities beyond the obvious, encouraging conversation and discovery.

Read anonymous facts and guess who they belong to, building curiosity and fun discovery.

Assign prompts to candy colors; participants answer based on colors they pick, encouraging varied sharing.

Create a catchy news headline about the meeting topic to prime brainstorming and focus.

A twist on "Two truths and a lie": share two facts and one aspiration to inspire connection.

Two facing lines answer quick prompts and rotate, enabling fast-paced introductions and sharing.

A communication relay: Seer describes, Runner transmits, Builder constructs. Highlights clarity and teamwork.

Call out a category; participants mingle to find others who match, then share mini-stories.

A playful balance challenge: pick up a paper bag from the floor without using hands on the ground.

Blend of telephone and charades: act a prompt down a line; last person guesses, often hilariously.

Share a meaningful photo to introduce hobbies, values, or aspirations; discuss briefly.

Pose light dilemmas related to training context; participants choose and explain reasoning.

A classic ice breaker where each person shares three statements about themselves - two true and one false. The group tries to guess which statement is...

Form a tangled circle by holding hands with two non-adjacent people; untangle without letting go.

Teams alternate singing songs containing a theme word; eliminates repeats; everyone participates.

Name plus themed alliteration; sequence builds memory as each person repeats and adds.

Write questions on a beach ball; toss and answer the question near left thumb on catch.

Say "pterodactyl" while hiding teeth with lips; roaring changes direction; showing teeth eliminates.

Two lines act prompts down the chain; last players guess original; great for large groups.

Build a chain of introductions by linking to shared commonalities; fosters quick rapport.

Build tallest tower using spaghetti, tape, string with marshmallow on top. This famous team building challenge practices prototyping and teamwork, oft...

Everyone shares a photo of their current shoes and tells the story behind them. This quirky and low-pressure activity sparks connection among virtual ...

Circle of chairs game with movement triggers; players swap seats when statements apply; high-energy mixer.

Participants receive bingo cards with various characteristics or experiences in each square. They must find people who match each description and get ...

Perfect for online meetings, participants choose creative or unusual virtual backgrounds and share the story behind their choice.

Participants pair up for quick one-on-one conversations, then rotate to meet new people. Great for conferences and large networking events.

A memory game where each person says their name along with an adjective that starts with the same letter. Helps with name retention in new groups.

Participants imagine they're stranded on a desert island and must choose three items to bring. Reveals personality traits and priorities.

A quick activity where each person shares one word that describes how they're feeling. Perfect for starting meetings or training sessions.

Participants receive cards with one half of a famous pair. They must find their matching partner by asking questions without directly stating what's o...

Participants bring an object that's meaningful to them and share its story. Creates deeper connections and reveals personal values.

Participants answer a series of Would you rather questions, choosing between two options. Reveals preferences and sparks fun debates.

Participants introduce themselves using only emojis. Others try to guess what the emojis represent. A modern, visual twist on introductions.

Small groups work together to find things they all have in common. Builds team cohesion and reveals unexpected connections.

Using a ball of yarn, participants toss it to each other while asking questions. The yarn creates a physical web showing connections between people.

Participants race to find specific items or complete challenges within a time limit. Promotes teamwork, creativity, and friendly competition.

Participants sit in a circle and take turns sharing something they appreciate about others. Creates a positive atmosphere and strengthens relationship...

A non-verbal ordering challenge where participants silently arrange themselves by a given criterion, building focus, teamwork, and observational commu...

A high-energy elimination bracket using Rock–Paper–Scissors, where losers become fans who cheer for winners, quickly energizing any group.

A movement-based warm-up where participants position themselves near or far from prompts, sparking discussion on group dynamics, assumptions, and pers...

Players mingle to find colleagues who match prompts on Bingo squares; first to complete a line wins, encouraging conversation and rapid introductions.

Each participant summarizes their life in six words, then shares and discusses choices, sparking curiosity and deeper conversation.

Players submit unique facts; the group guesses the author of each fact, building curiosity, rapport, and quick personal connections.

Use a virtual wheel with fun prompts; participants spin and answer, fostering playful introductions and engagement.

Participants share hometowns or backgrounds and what’s famous there, building cultural awareness and personal connection.

Participants share dream travel destinations and activities, discovering interests and sparking conversation.