Memorable Catchy Names is one of the simplest icebreakers you can play, but it’s short and sweet! And it might be one of the most efficient ways to get to know other people better in an amusing way. The game involves going around in a circle, so it probably works best in a small or…
Category: Talking Games
Talking games involve — you guessed it — talking! They often allow people to share their opinions or interesting things about themselves. Try them out and have fun!
Categories
The Categories Game tests your ability to pull names of people and places, and other words, from your memory while under pressure in this simple quick-thinking game. Great for car journeys, and it can also be played as a drinking game (of course, only if you are of the proper age). 4 to 10 is…
Identity Circles
Identity Circles (also known as Identity Cards or Value Circles) is a deeper get-to-know-you game, in which players share how they prioritize their most important values to others as they rotate around a circle.
Two Truths and a Lie
Two Truths and a Lie is a classic get-to-know-you type icebreaker game. Players tell two truths and one lie about themselves (in any order). The object of the game is for everyone else to determine which statement is actually the false one. Interesting variations of this game are provided below. This game is a get-to-know-you icebreaker…
Who Am I
Who Am I? is a guessing game where you use the traits and characteristics of famous, historical, or company figures to break the ice with each other. Any sized group can play — you are only limited by your own imagination! Materials required are sticky nametags and a marker. Self-adhesive white Avery labels work great.…
Strange Disease Diagnosis Game
Uh oh, for some reason the patient is is acting really strange! We’ll need to guess what illness does he or she have? The Strange Disease Diagnosis Game (which also goes by several other names, including the Mysterious Illness Game, Doctor Game, Psychiatrist Game, or Diagnosis Game) is a fun party game that involves some…
Mad Words Game
Mad Words is a game where you fill in the blanks of a provided story. Players randomly select words, including nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and pronouns to create a crazy story. Mad Words is a creative game that helps develop thinking and imagination, while also being fun. Create a wacky story that will be sure…
Late Arrivals Game
The Late Arrivals Game is an entertaining word/talking game popular in the United Kingdom. Each player takes a turn as the toastmaster of a fancy ball, introducing the guests of the ball in a funny way.
Sparkle Game
Sparkle is a great group game that can be done as a warm up to get the brain thinking. Traditionally, it is played as a spelling game, but you can also do it with math problems, a memory verse, or focus on a specific subject instead. It’s a fun way to study previously learned or…
Personal Artifact Game
The Personal Artifact Game is the perfect icebreaker for those who want to stay away from the usual “who, what, where” questions that are typically asked in these sorts of activities. It requires participants to dig a little deeper than just their favorite color and bring something personal to the table! Players are more likely…