Fast meeting ice breakers

Here are some fast and fun icebreaker activities that can help get your meeting started on a positive note:

  1. Two Truths and a Lie: Each person shares two true statements about themselves and one false statement. The others have to guess which one is the lie.
  2. Human Bingo: Create bingo cards with different traits, characteristics, or interests (e.g. "has traveled to another country", "speaks more than one language", etc.). Each person needs to find someone who fits each of the characteristics and get them to sign the corresponding square.
  3. The Name Game: Have each person introduce themselves and share a unique fact about themselves that starts with the same letter as their name (e.g. "I'm John and I love jogging").
  4. Scavenger Hunt: Create a list of items or challenges that people need to complete around the meeting room or office (e.g. "find someone wearing the same color shirt as you", "take a photo with a team member who has the same birthday as you", etc.).
  5. Word Association Game: Have each person write down a word on a piece of paper, fold it up, and pass it to the person on their right. Then, each person takes a turn saying the word they received and explaining why they think the person who wrote it chose that word.
  6. One-Word Introduction: Ask each person to come up with a word that describes themselves (e.g. "adventurous", "creative", etc.). Then, have each person explain why they chose that word.
  7. Speed Friending: Inspired by speed dating, have each person talk to the person next to them for 2-3 minutes, then ring a bell and have them move on to talk to someone new.
  8. Would You Rather: Present two difficult choices and ask each person which one they would prefer (e.g. "would you rather be able to fly or be able to breathe underwater?", etc.).
  9. Show and Tell: Ask each person to bring an object that represents something about themselves (e.g. a favorite book, a memento from a trip, etc.). Then, have each person explain the significance of the object.
  10. The Human Knot: Have each person 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 need to work together to untangle themselves without letting go of each other's hands.

Remember to keep it light and fun, and make sure the activities are relevant to your group and meeting goals.