30 Ice Breaker Questions For Large Groups

Bringing together a large group of people?

Use these ice breaker questions to energize the room, spark laughter, and help everyone feel connected—no matter how many are in the crowd!

Quick and Fun

1. What’s your favorite pizza topping?
2. Would you rather visit the mountains or the beach?
3. What’s your go-to comfort food?
4. If you could be any animal for a day, what would you be?
5. What’s your favorite season of the year?
6. What’s the last movie you watched?
7. What’s your favorite ice cream flavor?
8. Early bird or night owl?
9. What’s your favorite sport to watch or play?
10. If you could instantly learn any skill, what would it be?

Get People Moving (Stand Up/Sit Down or Raise Your Hand)

11. Raise your hand if you’ve ever traveled outside your country.
12. Stand up if you have a pet at home.
13. Raise your hand if you’ve ever met a celebrity.
14. Stand up if you can play a musical instrument.
15. Raise your hand if you prefer coffee over tea.

“This or That” Questions

16. Cats or dogs?
17. Summer or winter?
18. Sweet or savory snacks?
19. Books or movies?
20. City life or country life?

Creative & Imaginative

21. If you could have dinner with any famous person, who would it be?
22. What would your dream vacation look like?
23. If you could have any job for a week, what would it be?
24. If you could time travel, where and when would you go?
25. What’s your superhero name?

Personal but Light

26. What’s a hobby you enjoy?
27. What’s a fun fact about yourself?
28. What’s your favorite way to relax?
29. What’s a song that always makes you smile?
30. What’s one thing you’re looking forward to this year?

How to Use:

• Have everyone answer one question quickly (“popcorn style”).
• Use “raise your hand” or “stand up” questions to get people moving.
• Divide into smaller groups for deeper discussion, then share highlights with everyone.

These questions will help break the ice, get everyone talking, and set a positive tone for your large group event!

Catherine Fitzgerald B.A. M.A.( Founder )

Catherine Fitzgerald is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Oak Innovation. With 30+ years of experience in the training and development industry, Catherine and her team at Oak Innovation are ideally positioned to help training professionals, business managers, and entrepreneurs access customizable training course material.