Ice breakers for training

Here are some fun and engaging icebreaker activities that you can use in a training setting:

  1. Two Truths and a Lie: Each participant 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 in each square (e.g. "has traveled to another country", "speaks more than one language", etc.). Participants need to find someone who fits each of the characteristics and get them to sign the corresponding square.

  3. The Name Game: Have each participant 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"). Then, go around the circle and have each person repeat the names and facts of the previous participants.

  4. Scavenger Hunt: Create a list of items or challenges that participants need to complete (e.g. "find someone wearing the same color shirt as you", "take a photo with someone who has the same birthday as you", etc.). The first person to complete all the items on the list wins.

  5. Word Association Game: Have each participant 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 a word that is associated with the word they received. This can lead to some interesting and humorous conversations!

  6. Would You Rather: Present participants with two difficult choices and ask them which one they would prefer (e.g. "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?", etc.).

  7. Show and Tell: Ask each participant 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 to the group.

  8. The Human Knot: Have participants 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. One-Word Introductions: Ask each participant to come up with a word that describes themselves (e.g. "adventurous", "creative", etc.). Then, have each person introduce themselves and explain why they chose that word.

  10. Speed Friending: Inspired by speed dating, have participants sit in pairs and talk for a set amount of time (e.g. 2-3 minutes). Then, ring a bell and have them switch to a new partner. This can be a fun way to get people talking and laughing together.

Remember to keep the icebreakers short, fun, and relevant to the training topic or audience. The goal is to help participants feel comfortable and build connections with each other, not to overwhelm or distract from the training content.