Icebreaker games and activities are a great way to help your team get to know each other better and build trust. They can also be a lot of fun! Here is a list of over 170 icebreaker games and activities that your team will enjoy in 2023:
Indoor Icebreaker Games
- Two Truths and a Lie: Everyone writes down two truths and one lie about themselves. Then, they take turns sharing their statements and the group tries to guess which statement is the lie. Opens in a new windowwww.pinterest.comTwo Truths and a Lie icebreaker game
- Would You Rather: Ask your team members a series of “would you rather” questions to get to know their preferences and personalities. For example, you could ask them “would you rather have the ability to fly or the ability to read minds?”
- Human Bingo: Create a bingo card for each team member with different personality traits, hobbies, or interests. Then, have team members mingle and try to find someone who matches each square on their card. Opens in a new windowpinterest.com.auHuman Bingo icebreaker game
- Never Have I Ever: Have team members take turns saying things that they have never done before. Anyone who has done the thing that is said has to take a sip of their drink or put a finger down. The last person with a finger up or no drink left wins. Opens in a new windowsnacknation.comNever Have I Ever icebreaker game
- Would You Wear That?: Show your team members a series of funny or strange outfits and ask them if they would wear them. This is a great way to get a laugh and to learn more about your team members’ sense of humor. Opens in a new windowwww.twinkl.co.ukWould You Wear That? icebreaker game
Outdoor Icebreaker Games
- Scavenger Hunt: Create a scavenger hunt list with different items that your team members need to find. Then, divide your team into groups and send them on their way. The first team to find all of the items on their list wins. Opens in a new windowteacherspayteachers.comScavenger Hunt icebreaker game
- Water Balloon Toss: Have team members stand in a circle and toss water balloons back and forth. The goal is to keep the water balloon in the air as long as possible without dropping it. If someone drops their water balloon, they are out. The last person standing wins. Opens in a new windowkidactivities.netWater Balloon Toss icebreaker game
- Three-Legged Race: Tie two team members together at the ankle and have them race to the finish line. This is a great way to build teamwork and communication. Opens in a new windowpartygames4kids.comThree-Legged Race icebreaker game
- Trust Walk: Have one team member blindfold another team member and lead them around a course. The blindfolded team member needs to trust their partner to guide them safely. This is a great way to build trust and communication. Opens in a new windowwww.group-games.comTrust Walk icebreaker game
- Human Knot: Have team members stand in a circle and hold hands with two different people. Then, have them try to untangle themselves without breaking hands. This is a great way to build teamwork and problem-solving skills. Opens in a new windowicebreakerideas.comHuman Knot icebreaker game
Virtual Icebreaker Games
- This or That: Ask your team members a series of “this or that” questions to get to know their preferences and personalities. For example, you could ask them “this or that: coffee or tea?”
- Guess the Drawing: Have one team member draw a picture on a whiteboard or screen and the other team members try to guess what it is. This is a great way to get your team members’ creative juices flowing.
- Virtual Charades: Have one team member act out a word or phrase and the other team members try to guess what it is. This is a fun and challenging game that is perfect for virtual teams.
- Virtual Pictionary: Have one team member draw a picture on a whiteboard or screen and the other team members try to guess what it is. This is a classic game that is perfect for virtual teams.
- Virtual Trivia: Create a trivia game with questions about your team members, your company, or a topic that you are all interested in. Then, have your team members compete to see who can answer the most questions correctly. This is a great way to learn more about each other and to have some fun at the same time.
These are just a few examples of the many icebreaker games and activities that you can use with your team. Choose games that are appropriate for your team’s size, age group, and interests. And most importantly, have fun!