Team ice breaker games

Team icebreaker games are a great way to get to know your colleagues, build trust, and create a positive team dynamic. Here are some fun and engaging team icebreaker games you can try:

  1. Two Truths and a Lie: Each team member 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 team member needs to find someone who fits each of the characteristics and get them to sign the corresponding square.
  3. The Name Game: Have each team member 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 team members need to complete (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. Would You Rather: Present team members with two difficult choices and ask them which one they would prefer (e.g. "would you rather give up your phone or your computer for a week?", "would you rather travel back in time or be able to travel anywhere in the world right now?", etc.).
  6. Word Association Game: Have each team member 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.
  7. The Human Knot: Have team members 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.
  8. Show and Tell: Ask each team member to bring an object that represents something about themselves (e.g. a favorite hobby, a memento from a trip, etc.). Then, have each person explain the significance of the object to the group.
  9. Mission Impossible: Divide the team into small groups and give them a seemingly impossible task to complete (e.g. "build a bridge with only straws and tape", "create a song using only sounds from nature", etc.).
  10. Gratitude Circle: Have each team member share something they're grateful for, and why. This can be a great way to build positivity and appreciation within the team.
  11. Team Trivia: Create a quiz with questions that are relevant to the team or industry. This can be a fun way to learn more about each other's interests and expertise.
  12. Creative Collaboration: Divide the team into small groups and give them a creative challenge (e.g. "design a new product", "create a short skit", etc.). This can be a great way to build collaboration and problem-solving skills.

Remember to keep the games light-hearted and fun, and make sure they're inclusive and respectful of all team members. The goal is to build connections and have fun, not to create unnecessary stress or competition!