Ice breakers are a simple and fun activity that can be used in a variety of team meetings and corporate training workshops. Ice breakers are suited for groups of 8-12 people but can be easily applied to larger groups. And, they usually only needs about 15 minutes to complete the activity.
Explore 33 free sample icebreakers that you can use in meetings, workshops, training courses or simply to get to know other team members.
We include practical step-by-step instruction on how to use each of these icebreakers.
1. Two Truths and a Lie
Each person states two truths and one lie about themselves. Everyone else then tries to guess which statement is the lie. Can you guess which one is a lie? Read more about this free icebreaker game.
2. Human Bingo:
Create a bingo card with various traits or experiences. Everyone must find others in the room who match the descriptions on the card. Read more about this free icebreaker game.
3. The Marshmallow Challenge
Teams are given marshmallows, spaghetti, string, and tape and must build the tallest free-standing structure in a set amount of time. Read more about this free icebreaker game.
4. Just For You
A simple activity to get people to start talking and sharing at the start of your team meeting or workshop. Read more about this free icebreaker game.
5. The Interview Game – Odd or Even
A get-to-know-you activity that is sure to get people to share their opinions, encourage listening, and promote discussion in a group. Read more about this free icebreaker game.
6. A Name I Call Myself
Here’s a fun little “introductions” icebreaker that is sure to get people smiling and talking. Read more about this free icebreaker game.
7. Something For The Weekend
This ice breaker game is a great way for people to introduce themselves and will help people get to know each other’s names and share some basic information about each other. Read more about this free icebreaker game.
8. What Does It Mean To Me?
A get-to-know-you game where people chose one word. And, then discuss what it means to them. Read more about this free icebreaker game.
9. Telling Me – Telling You
A classic party activity and a great ice breaker to get people to share things – as if they are talking to their friends. Read more about this free icebreaker game.
10. What Do I Expect?
Our favorite icebreaker activity. It work every time. Read more about this free training game.
11. The Animal
This fun little “introductions” ice breaker game is sure to get people smiling and talking about their favorite animal. What animal are you? Read more about this free training game.
12. Ice Cream Island
Iice cream island is a lovely energizer that is sure to increase energy levels within the group. Read more about this free training game.
13. Life Stories
A handy verbal game that proves that icebreakers don’t need to be complicated to be effective. Read more about this free training game.
14. From Me – From You
This verbal game will bring up some great surprises for everyone. Read more about this free training game.
15. That’s Really Me
A hilarious verbal game will resonate well with all audiences. Read more about this free training game.
16. Wishes
A classic get-to-know-you game. What do your wish for? Read more about this free training game.
17. Reflections
A wonderful closing training online game that all works well with all groups. Read more about this free training game.
18. Appreciations
This ice breaker game is our favorite closing game. Read more about this free training game.
19. Coming With Me
Coming with me is a really fun closing training online game that all works well for all types of training sessions. Read more about this free training game.
20. The Coin Logo
A classic game where everyone select a coin from their pocket and share something significant that happened to them the year the coin was created.
21. The Toilet Paper Game
A funny ice breaker where everyone must pass around a roll of toilet paper and asked to take as much as they need. Once everyone has their paper, they must share one fact about themselves for each square of paper they took. How much paper would you need?
22. The Interview
A get-to-know-you game that pairs people together and have them interview each other for a few minutes. Each person then introduces their partner to the group.
23. The Puzzle
Give each person a piece of a puzzle and have them find the others with matching pieces.
24. The Snowball Fight
Everyone writes down a fact about themselves on a piece of paper, crumple it up, and engage in a “snowball fight”. Afterward, each person picks up a “snowball” and guesses who it belongs to. Let the fun begin.
25. The Human Knot
Everyone stand in a circle. They then reach across to hold hands with two people, and then try to untangle themselves without letting go of hands. Who will escape?
26. The Common Thread
Everyone is encouraged to find three things they all have in common that are not related to work.
27. The Birthday Lineup
Without talking, everyone must line up in order of their birthdays.
28. The Picture Story
A fun game where everyone draws a picture of a significant event in their life, then share it with the group. Try to guess who’s the best artist.
29. The Ball Toss
Everyone tosses a ball around while answering questions about themselves.
30. The Name Game
Everyone shares their name and a personal fact. The next person must repeat the previous names and facts and add their own.
31. The Hot Seat
A get-to-know-you game where one person sits in the “hot seat” and answers questions from the group.
32. Loop De Loop
The purpose of the loop de loop is to have team members work together to untangle a human knot or loop that they have created with their bodies. Read more about this free training game.
32. Loop De Loop
The purpose of the loop de loop is to have team members work together to untangle a human knot or loop that they have created with their bodies. Read more about this free training game.
33. Build A Bridge
Everyone must work together to build a freestanding bridge out of simple materials like toothpicks, straws, tape, and string within a set time limit. Read more about this free training game.
