Presentation skills ice breakers

Here are some fun and engaging presentation skills ice breakers that can help set the tone for a successful presentation:

  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. This game encourages participants to share a bit about themselves and can lead to some interesting conversations.
  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, ask each participant to repeat the names and facts of the others in the group.
  4. Scavenger Hunt: Create a list of items or challenges that participants need to complete around the room or outside (e.g. "find someone wearing the same color shirt as you", "take a photo with someone who has the same birthday as you", etc.). This game encourages participants to mingle and interact with each other.
  5. 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.). This game encourages participants to think creatively and can lead to some interesting discussions.
  6. 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 participant explain the significance of the object to the group.
  7. The Human Knot: Have each participant stand in a circle and put their hands in the center. Each participant should grab the hand of someone across from them, not next to them. Then, ask them to work together to untangle themselves without letting go of each other's hands. This game encourages teamwork and communication.
  8. 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, ask each participant to share the word they received and explain why they think the person who wrote it chose that word. This game encourages participants to think creatively and can lead to some interesting insights.
  9. Speed Friending: Inspired by speed dating, have each participant talk to someone for a set amount of time (e.g. 2-3 minutes) and then ring a bell to signal that it's time to move on to the next person. This game encourages participants to be concise and clear in their communication.
  10. The One-Word Game: Ask each participant to come up with a word that describes themselves (e.g. "adventurous", "creative", etc.). Then, have each participant explain why they chose that word and how it relates to their presentation.

Remember to keep the ice breakers short and engaging, and make sure they're relevant to the topic of your presentation. The goal is to help participants feel comfortable and build connections with each other, not to overwhelm them with too much information.