Online ice breaker questions

Here are some online icebreaker questions that can help you get to know your colleagues or classmates better:

Fun and Lighthearted Questions

  1. If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?
  2. What's your go-to karaoke song?
  3. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
  4. What's your favorite hobby or activity to do in your free time?
  5. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?

Work-Related Questions

  1. What's your favorite part about your job or course?
  2. What's the most interesting project you've worked on recently?
  3. What's one thing you're looking forward to accomplishing in the next quarter?
  4. What's your favorite way to stay organized and productive?
  5. If you could switch roles with anyone in the company or class, who would it be and why?

Personal Questions

  1. What's something that might surprise people about you?
  2. What's your favorite book, movie, or TV show and why?
  3. What's the best advice you've ever received?
  4. If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be and why?
  5. What's one thing you're proud of accomplishing?

Creative Questions

  1. If you could create a new holiday, what would it be and how would people celebrate it?
  2. What's your favorite type of music and why?
  3. If you could turn any activity into an Olympic sport, what would you choose and why?
  4. What's the most creative thing you've ever done?
  5. If you could be any type of food, what would you be and why?

Icebreaker Games

  1. Two Truths and a Lie: Share two true statements about yourself and one false statement. The others have to guess which one is the lie.
  2. Human Bingo: Create a bingo card with different traits, characteristics, or interests (e.g. "has traveled to another country", "speaks more than one language", etc.). Each person has to find someone who fits each of the characteristics and get them to sign the corresponding square.
  3. Would You Rather: Present two difficult choices and ask each person which one they would prefer. For example, "Would you rather be able to fly or be able to breathe underwater?"
  4. Scavenger Hunt: Create a list of items or challenges that people have to complete and share their experiences with the group.
  5. Word Association Game: Have each person write down a word that comes to mind when they hear a certain word or phrase. Then, share the words and see how they're related.

Remember to keep the questions and games light-hearted and respectful, and make sure they're appropriate for your online group or community.