Who Done It? is an icebreaker that reveals interesting (and sometimes incredible!) things people have done. It’s a simple guessing game that is straightforward to play. This game is a get-to-know-you style icebreaker in which players try to guess which person corresponds to each item written on notecards. The recommended group size is a medium… Continue reading Who Done It (Whodunit)
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Fear in a Hat
A good activity to run at the beginning of a class semester, Fear in a Hat (Also known as Worries in a Hat) is a teambuilding exercise that promotes unity and group cohesion. Individuals write their personal fears (anonymously) on sheets of paper which is then collected in a hat and read aloud. Each person… Continue reading Fear in a Hat
Sardines (Reverse Hide and Go Seek)
Sardines is an active game that is played like hide and go seek — only in reverse! One person hides, and everyone else searches for the hidden person. Whenever a person finds the hidden person, they quietly join them in their hiding spot. Soon, the hidden group starts to look like a bunch of sardines! This game should be played in a… Continue reading Sardines (Reverse Hide and Go Seek)
Defend the Egg
Defend the Egg (also known as the Great Egg Drop) is a teambuilding activity that involves collaboration, problem solving, and creative teamwork. Groups build a structure out of ordinary materials and try to protect a raw egg from breaking when dropped from a high elevation. This exercise in teambuilding can be messy, so choose an… Continue reading Defend the Egg
Corporate Icebreakers (Online)
Here is a collection of corporate icebreakers for work, especially for online settings. We’ve collected activities that can work great in person — and also a few that work especially well online for Zoom meetings (or Skype, WebEx, Microsoft Teams or your video conferencing program of choice) as well. You can use the text chat… Continue reading Corporate Icebreakers (Online)
Catch the Ball Introductions Icebreaker
Catch the Ball Introductions is a get-to-know-you icebreaker that is very simple to play, yet effective. This activity works well for small and medium sized groups. The only material that is required is a small ball or other object that can safely be passed around the room. For example, we recommend a soft foam ball… Continue reading Catch the Ball Introductions Icebreaker
Air Balloons
See which group has the strongest lungs by trying to keep your balloon in the air for longer than the other teams, using only your own air!
Magic Word Game
Collect the most party favors from other people when they say your designated magic word – but make sure you don’t say the word yourself!
Marshmallow Toss
Toss marshmallows to your teammates as they try to catch as many as possible with their mouth in a set amount of time.
Hot and Cold Game
Choose a mystery action and help the chosen players perform their mystery actions by cheering for them when they are closer to doing it and booing when they are farther from it.