7 ice breakers for team building

Here are 7 ice breaker activities that can help with team building:

  1. Two Truths and a Lie: Each team member shares two true statements about themselves and one false statement. The others have to guess which one is the lie. This game encourages people to share a bit about themselves and can lead to some interesting conversations.

Example: "I've traveled to 10 different countries, I can speak three languages, and I've climbed Mount Everest."

  1. Human Bingo: Create bingo cards with different traits, characteristics, or interests in each square (e.g. "has traveled to another country", "speaks more than one language", "has a pet"). Each team member has to find someone who fits each of the characteristics and get them to sign the corresponding square.

  2. The Name Game: Have each team member introduce themselves and share a unique fact about themselves that starts with the same letter as their name (e.g. "I'm Sarah and I love sailing"). Then, go around the circle and have each person repeat the names and facts of the previous team members.

  3. Scavenger Hunt: Create a list of items or challenges that team members have to complete in small groups. This can be a fun way to get people working together and interacting with each other.

Example: "Find someone who has the same birthday as you", "Take a photo with someone who has the same favorite hobby as you", "Find an object in the office that starts with the letter 'T'".

  1. Would You Rather: Present team members with two difficult choices and ask them which one they would prefer. This can lead to some interesting discussions and debates.

Example: "Would you rather be able to fly or be able to breathe underwater?", "Would you rather have a million dollars or the ability to travel anywhere for free?", "Would you rather have the ability to speak any language fluently or be able to play any musical instrument perfectly?"

  1. The Human Knot: Have team members stand in a circle and put their hands in the center. Each person should grab the hand of someone across from them, not next to them. Then, they have to work together to untangle themselves without letting go of each other's hands.

  2. Show and Tell: Ask each team member to bring an object that represents something about themselves (e.g. a favorite book, a photo of their family, a hobby-related item). Then, have each person explain the significance of the object to the group.

Remember, the goal of ice breaker activities is to help team members get to know each other better and build relationships. Choose activities that are fun, engaging, and relevant to your team's interests and goals.