Ice breaker games for meetings

Icebreaker games are a great way to get to know each other, build rapport, and set a positive tone for a meeting. Here are some fun and engaging icebreaker games you can play:

  1. Two Truths and a Lie: Each person tells 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 during the meeting (e.g., "find someone wearing the same color shirt as you," "take a photo with someone who has the same birthday as you," etc.).
  5. Word Association Game: Have each person write down a word that describes themselves, then pass the paper to the person on their right. Each person then writes down a word that is associated with the word they received.
  6. 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?").
  7. Show and Tell: Ask each person to bring an object that represents something about themselves (e.g., a favorite book, a hobby-related item, etc.). Each person then explains the significance of the object.
  8. 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.
  9. Guess the Baby Photo: Ask each person to bring a baby photo of themselves and share it with the group. The others have to guess who is in each photo.
  10. 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.
  11. Speed Friending: Inspired by speed dating, have each person talk to someone for a set amount of time (e.g., 2-3 minutes), then ring a bell and have them move on to talk to someone else.
  12. The Mingle Game: Divide the group into small teams and give each team a set of questions or challenges to complete (e.g., "find someone who has the same favorite food as you," "take a photo with someone who has the same favorite hobby as you," etc.).
  13. Creative Introductions: Ask each person to come up with a creative way to introduce themselves (e.g., a short skit, a song, a poem, etc.).
  14. The Game of Life: Create a series of hypothetical scenarios and ask each person to decide what they would do in each situation (e.g., "you're given a million dollars, what do you do with it?").
  15. Would You Rather Be: Present two options and ask each person which one they would prefer (e.g., "would you rather be a superhero or a master chef?").

Remember to keep the games light-hearted and respectful, and make sure they're relevant to the purpose and tone of your meeting.