Tired of the same old discussions at the beginning of every meeting? Then this well-curated list of fun and insightful icebreaker games and questions is for you. To help you get the most value out of your team bonding moments, we’ve compiled a list of the best icebreaker activities and games for the workplace. Next time you get together with your team, use one of these games, and you’re sure to learn more about your team. Let’s get into it! Keep reading, or jump to the best icebreakers for your group: Interactions between people who aren’t close can be awkward, which is where icebreakers come in. Icebreakers are typically used in group settings such as team-building activities, workshops, conferences, and social gatherings. Icebreaker games serve several important purposes, such as: Overall, icebreaker games serve as a valuable tool to foster a sense of community, promote interaction, and create a welcoming environment for teammates to connect and engage with one another. If done wrong, an icebreaker can turn out to be a waste of time. By choosing one of the icebreakers from our selection below, you can see results and discover a great way to open your event! We're committed to your privacy. HubSpot uses the information you provide to us to contact you about our relevant content, products, and services. You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time. For more information, check out our Privacy Policy. Tips, tricks, and templates to help you master team-building in the age of the remote workforce. Loading your download form Click this link to access this resource at any time. Download Now Learn more What do you want to achieve with an icebreaker? Do you want to set the tone for the learning community or lead into course content in engaging ways? Think of your population in choosing or designing an activity. This includes group size, demographics, levels of knowledge, extent to which they know each other, reasons for being in your group/class/meeting, and more. For example, larger groups might need a simple activity and new groups may require a low-risk activity. Think through the activity ahead of time and adapt it accordingly. Will the space you have suffice? Do you have all the needed supplies? Would the activity lead to issues of confidentiality? Does the activity accommodate varying abilities? Icebreakers do not always go exactly as planned. Flexibility and willingness to learn are part of building a positive and open community. Let's get started with some of the best icebreakers for teams using Zoom. In this icebreaker, playoff your teammates’ artistry and create a scenario of their masterpieces. Gartic Phone gives you a short time frame to sketch pictures based on other players’ prompts — and can result in some hilarious artwork. The more nonsensical the prompt, the funnier the drawings become. You’ll also get brownie points if you save some of the funniest drawings and share them with the team on Slack afterward. Drawasaurus is one of my favorite online drawing games to play with colleagues. Players get to choose from three random prompts to quickly interpret and draw their vision. Other players can score more points for guessing the word the fastest and take turns going until the timer goes out. Thinking off the top of your head is a lot harder said than done in Scattergories. The host of the game can choose from topics as broad as foods and countries or as weird as "Things Granny would say." Each round, the game will highlight a random letter of the alphabet and let players come up with any noun or phrase that starts with said letter. The best part — players can dispute answers amongst each other to take the win. This is a perfect icebreaker for your overly competitive colleagues. A rather straightforward icebreaker, team members can share an object they love over Zoom. Whether it’s a prized collectible or an item that sparks nostalgia, there are plenty of stories waiting to be told. Quick note: If you've never "popcorned" before, this technique is a simple way to keep a conversation going. When popcorning, the first person to speak will choose the next person to speak in the group. Then they'll "popcorn" to that person by saying something like, "I'll popcorn it to [name]." Outside of the workplace, your teammates are people with aspirations and goals you wouldn’t know about from the average coffee chat. Have team members share some bucket list items they want to achieve in the future. Not only can these be inspirational, but they also open the floor for team members to encourage one another to pursue their dreams, too. It’s a particularly uplifting team bonding activity that will bring your team even closer together. We're committed to your privacy. HubSpot uses the information you provide to us to contact you about our relevant content, products, and services. You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time. For more information, check out our Privacy Policy. Tips, tricks, and templates to help you master team-building in the age of the remote workforce. Loading your download form Click this link to access this resource at any time. Download Now Learn more While dispersed teams may not have the chance to share a handshake or hug, you can still share the love with each other with this icebreaker. Say something lovely to another team member, and it could be anything you want as long as it’s respectful and in good judgment. For each person who receives a kind message, they will be the next one to share a message with a member of the group who hasn’t received one — ensuring everyone gets an equal amount of praise. Shout them out for their helpfulness in a project, for the energy they bring to the team, or for their lovely smile. Making something with your team can be a great opportunity to learn something new and keep decorative mementos in your space. Have everyone follow the same instructions to make a craft like simple origami, a drawing, or a painting by a designated instructor in the Zoom call or YouTube tutorial. This icebreaker is best suited for new hires who may feel more reserved as they virtually meet the team. Find common ground and get the conversation going with your team members. Have a manager or team leader start the conversation by sharing something they have an interest in, like popular TV, music, food, or whatever they love to get everyone thinking. Popcorn it over to the most enthusiastic team member with that same interest and have them share a new one. Typical icebreaker questions can get people to say a sentence or two about the subject, but if you’re passionate about it, you’ll see more personality come out from the most unexpected colleagues in the call. Music brings people together, and you’d be surprised to learn how many of your coworkers are raving about the top trending song on TikTok or Spotify. Take turns whistling, tapping, or even playing an instrument (if you have one) to the tune of a popular song, and have your teammates guess the name. Figure out who’s a fan of the classics by clapping and stomping to the rhythm of "We Will Rock You" by Queen, or do whatever it takes to help your colleagues recognize your favorite tunes. Hosting themed meetings is the best icebreaker for the holiday season. Share a laugh and snap photos of you and your colleagues dressed up as elves with Zoom backgrounds at the North Pole or in your spookiest costumes for Halloween. Make sure your theme is chosen in good judgment. As some holidays have cultural ties, keep this icebreaker for more commercial holidays. In need of a wholesome icebreaker? In your next Zoom meeting, tell everyone to send the leader a cute (or hilarious) photo from their childhood and randomly throw them all into one slideshow. When it’s complete, the leader will then share their screen and have the group guess which team member is in each photo. Try not to blush too hard when they get to yours. We're committed to your privacy. HubSpot uses the information you provide to us to contact you about our relevant content, products, and services. You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time. For more information, check out our Privacy Policy. Tips, tricks, and templates to help you master team-building in the age of the remote workforce. Loading your download form Click this link to access this resource at any time. Download Now Learn more In this icebreaker, you’ll first want to ask everyone involved if they’re comfortable having their photos taken before the meeting begins. I know I’d like a heads-up in case I was wearing an old band shirt instead of my usual business casual outfits. You can try to get everyone to make silly or scary faces or even try to mimic the Brady Bunch title sequence. There are plenty of poses or facial expressions to capture, especially if you’ve got a kooky team to work with. During weekly video chats, you can choose one coworker to teach the team how to engage in a hobby they’re good at — something you don’t need to be in-person to do. This could range from showing how to do quick origami, do a magic trick, or even giving a pointer or two on couponing from your coworker who always keeps an eye out for the latest deals. The One Word icebreaker allows you to provide initial context into a meeting’s topic and get everyone in the right mindset for discussion. For instance, let’s say you’re leading a meeting on culture. Tell the groups to describe work culture, or your office culture in particular, in one word. Once they’ve shared with their groups, you can invite them to share their word with the entire room. This game encourages everyone to think about a certain topic in smaller groups ahead of time, which could increase participation during the meeting. To successfully loosen everyone up, you might consider putting a short pop quiz on the board. If your goal is simply to encourage team bonding, your quiz can be more fun — like, "Match the lyrics with this 80’s song." However, you might also use the Pop Quiz as an opportunity to introduce participants to the meeting’s theme. If you’re discussing company changes, for instance, maybe you’ll start by quizzing team members on company history facts (e.g., "What year was this company founded?"). This activity is short but delightfully telling — you’ll find out where your team members were born without needing to ask and having everyone take a turn. You’ll create a physical map where your teammates can place a pin on their birthplace. As the map fills up with pins, people will learn about how diverse their teammates might be. Perfect for larger groups and movie fanatics, this icebreaker is as crazy as you make it. Divide players into quads and give them 10 minutes to devise the plot of the next award-winning film. You can give them constraints by choosing genres like horror, action, comedy, thriller, and more. If your organization is meeting to brainstorm ideas for specific projects, go ahead and incorporate the topic into their movie pitch prompts to get the creative juices flowing. Maybe the week has been busy for you and your team, or it’s going on your fourth meeting of the day. If this is the case, have everyone take a breather and stretch before the next big meeting begins. Someone can either lead by example, showcasing some arm and back stretches, or just let everyone freestyle. You’d be surprised how a little movement can wake up and help people get work done. In meetings, it can be hard to communicate or understand everyone’s perspective on a project unless everyone has the floor to say what’s on their mind. With the Rose, Thorn, Bud icebreaker, team members can quickly convey what’s on their minds by sharing three bits of information: Rose: A recent positive happening, like a personal highlight or win. Thorn: A challenge or roadblock they need support on. Bud: An idea for the future they’d like to share or excitement for events in motion. There’s nothing like some lighthearted banter to get everyone warmed up before a meeting. For this icebreaker, everyone will debate a silly topic and chime in with an equally silly answer and reasoning. Make a statement like, "Cats are better than dogs," and "Summer is better than winter," or let chaos ensue by declaring that pineapple belongs on pizza (because it does). We're committed to your privacy. HubSpot uses the information you provide to us to contact you about our relevant content, products, and services. You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time. For more information, check out our Privacy Policy. Tips, tricks, and templates to help you master team-building in the age of the remote workforce. Loading your download form Click this link to access this resource at any time. Download Now Learn more A classic game played at summer camps everywhere, "Would You Rather" is an excellent, quick workplace icebreaker. Next time you’re settling into a meeting or team bonding outing, take turns going around the table and asking each person a "Would You Rather" question. Here are a few "Would You Rather" questions to get you started; see further down in this post for even more: Accomplishments Before 18 is an engaging and unique way to encourage team members to share fun or interesting stories with one another. Before a meeting, simply go around the room, and ask each person to share one accomplishment they had before they turned 18. Undoubtedly you’ll get some of lesser importance, like "I bought a skateboard," but you never know what hidden skills you might discover in your colleagues. One of the more classic icebreakers on the list, Two Truths and a Lie can be used anywhere from family parties to company events. For instance, I might say, "I once auditioned for the TV show Zoom. I have three brothers. I ziplined in Switzerland once." Coworkers can take turns guessing which is the lie. Two Truths and a Lie is a fun and engaging game, and more importantly, it can help your team learn facts about one another, so they can begin forming deeper bonds. One of the first ways you get to greet somebody in the workplace is with a handshake. This icebreaker lets individuals ease up and have a little fun without a hassle. It’s simple — everyone will create a fun, creative handshake. If you have more time on your hands, have the pairs split up after showing off their super cool shake and make even more creative ones with new partners. It’s hard to play these games without sharing a laugh, which is something we all could use in the workday. This icebreaker won’t take your team long to complete if you give them a heads-up to prepare. In the Bad Joke Contest, you’ll have everyone recite the corniest joke they can muster and have everyone vote on who was the most cringe-worthy. Beware, some coworkers have impressively bad dad jokes saved up for these moments, so the competition will be fierce. The list continues below — read on to find fun icebreaker games, icebreakers for large teams, and more. This icebreaker game will have everyone thinking on their feet. In Tall Tales, each player will make up three sentences to add to a running story. The third sentence has to have a plot twist starting with "suddenly…" before rotating to the next. Every player will have a chance to put their own spin on the budding story and can even try to throw the next participant for a loop with an improbable situation. This game is pretty straightforward — or straight backward. Every player will write their name on a slip of paper backward, fold it, and place it into a bowl. Once all the slips are collected, someone will draw one out of the bowl and read to the rest of the players what’s on the slip. Whoever can guess their coworker's name correctly gains a point, and whoever has the most points at the end wins. Jenga is considered a classic game for a reason. It’s easy to play and put away. Have your team take turns pulling woodblocks out of your Jenga tower and share a laugh when it all comes toppling down. We're committed to your privacy. HubSpot uses the information you provide to us to contact you about our relevant content, products, and services. You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time. For more information, check out our Privacy Policy. Tips, tricks, and templates to help you master team-building in the age of the remote workforce. Loading your download form Click this link to access this resource at any time. Download Now Learn more Make it a competition to see which of your team members has the gnarliest frown, and bestow upon them the title of Frown King or Queen. Bonus points if you actually go out of your way to make a paper crown. You’d be surprised how hard it is to maintain a frown when surrounded by your favorite colleagues, not to mention how funny they’ll look during the game. In this icebreaker game, have everyone write 10 facts about themselves on paper and place them each into their own envelopes. The envelopes are to be shuffled and chosen once at a time by the leader to read aloud to the rest of the group. The rest of the players will then guess the identity of the envelope in hand — but they must be confident in their answer as each player only has one chance to guess per envelope. A talent show is one thing, but a random talent show is another. Have your coworkers take turns showing their cool party (or office) tricks. And let’s face it, you’ve been trying to find the right opportunity to show someone you could lick your elbow for a while now. For this icebreaker game, the leader will tape a label to each player’s back with a celebrity or household name. Once that’s complete, every player will ask each other yes or no questions about their celebrity label's traits, recent news, or talents. If players can identify their celebrity correctly, they can remove the label from their backs and continue mingling. You don’t have to be Picasso to participate in this icebreaker. The instructions are simple. Every group member will be randomly assigned a different person to draw in a couple of minutes. It’s a fun way to bond and share a giggle here and there over everyone’s work of art. Sound Ball is an imaginative icebreaker that gives everyone a chance to get moving and energized. In this icebreaker, the leader holds an imaginary ball in their hand and "throws" it to other players, making whatever sound they think would go with that gesture. Whoever "catches" the ball next must repeat the sound made, then throw the ball to another person making their own unique sound. It sounds wild, but it’s easy to get into the flow of it. Plus, it’s a great way to get everyone moving if you’ve been sitting too much. This is probably one of the silliest icebreakers on this list, but it’s definitely worth trying. Have one team member start making a noise you’d hear in a song, like percussion, and have others gradually add to the beat. Who knows, if the beat sounds good enough, you all could consider making an acapella group. This method is an adaptation of the well-known icebreaker "Two Truths and a Lie" to create an activity that can be run throughout a day of meetings or workshops. Participants mingle and try to find people who match the descriptions in their bingo grid, encouraging conversation and interaction. Icebreaker Bingo is a great way to bond with large teams because it can include as many people as you want. You can use a free icebreaker bingo generator and personalize each of the squares on a subject you’re all discussing for the day or for anything everyone can feel included. Participants quickly find new seats based on a statement while one person stands in the middle. Ever heard of or participated in speed dating? This is similar but with your colleagues in a totally platonic way. Participants engage in brief, timed conversations with multiple individuals to meet and learn about each other. Participants answer questions or complete a task related to them after catching a tossed beach ball, encouraging quick thinking and laughter. Participants create a story collaboratively, using emojis as prompts and encouraging creativity and collaboration. Participants work together to untangle a "human knot" by holding hands, promoting teamwork and problem-solving. Participants wear sticky notes on their foreheads or backs with the name of a famous person or character written on them. They must ask yes-or-no questions to others to figure out their identity. Charades is a game fit for large teams, both in-person and remote. In this icebreaker, players need to communicate with team members to guess a word of a certain category. I bet anyone who watched Squid Games in 2021 is familiar with this game, and if you haven’t, the rules are simple (and the stakes are much, much lower.) Like Charades, Guess Who is a great icebreaker where you can mimic famous people — or even your coworkers. For this ice breaker, everyone can take turns sharing their hot takes and either bond with their coworkers who agree or debate their naysayers. Of course, you want the topics to be fun and lighthearted, so keep them to topics that aren’t controversial and opt for statements like, "Cheese isn’t all that great." Remember those high school superlatives? This is like that but a little less embarrassing. Whisper Down the Lane is an icebreaker game where team members form a larger circle and share a random message whispered into the ear of someone to their left. This game can get funny pretty quickly, as a whisper down the lane can get misinterpreted over and over again. Simon Says was invented in the 19th century, but it never stops being fun. The real trick is for the leader to confuse players by giving fast Simon Says commands, then giving them a command without saying the keywords. This could work like, "Simon says touch your hips, Simon says hop on one foot, Simon says touch your nose — touch your ears!" Whoever does the action (like touching your ears) will be booted out of the game because it wasn’t a Simon Says action. This simple icebreaker is fit for groups meeting each other for the first time. For this game, you’ll need to prepare by purchasing two identical jigsaw puzzles. It’s a fun way to foster competition and work on communication and collaboration. This activity is great for loosening everyone up and creating a frantically fun environment as everyone scrambles to make clumps with a certain number of people. Asking fun questions is an easy and effective icebreaker game. These questions serve two purposes — first, they allow your coworkers to get into a sillier, more creative mindset. Second, they encourage conversation on topics typically reserved for outside the office, which enables members of your team to get to know one another on a deeper level. Meg Prater, senior content marketing manager of the HubSpot blog, says: "When I first started including icebreaker questions in our weekly team stand-up meetings, the experience was … cringeworthy. It felt like exactly what it was: organized fun. But we kept at it. I listened to feedback and tried to incorporate it into better icebreakers." She continued, "For example, some folks on our team don’t watch a lot of T.V. and felt a little excluded when we’d fall down a rabbit hole of shows we were binging. Keeping the icebreakers inclusive keeps everyone engaged. Now, our icebreakers can take 15+ minutes to get through and yield some of our biggest laughs and revelations of the week." This icebreaker can promote team bonding, and it’s one of the easier options on the list. This game allows your team members to gain a new perspective on their peers, and it's also a fun and easy way to get an interesting conversation started. This game is a simple and great way to get to know surprising new things about your teammates. It can be easily adapted for a virtual setting by having everyone send their fact through the chat or by answering a question in Google Form. Tom Wujec, a business visualization expert, initially presented his Marshmallow Challenge on TED. To play, you simply divide your team into groups of four and give each group 20 sticks of spaghetti, one yard of tape, one yard of string, and a marshmallow. Whichever team can build the tallest structure wins — the trick is the marshmallow must be on top. There are a few reasons this game works as both a great icebreaker and a team-building exercise. First, the most successful teams are groups of people who don’t spend time competing for power. The game forces your colleagues to work collaboratively when brainstorming potential solutions. Second, the Marshmallow Challenge encourages people to think quickly and offer alternative solutions when their initial idea fails. With the Marshmallow Challenge, you can strengthen your team’s brainstorming and problem-solving skills, and your team can also have some fun. A win, win. At HubSpot, we conduct a scavenger hunt for new hires on the first day of their training. It's fun and encourages collaboration, but additionally, it can help employees learn their way around the office. Fortunately, you can conduct a scavenger hunt for your team even if they‘ve worked at your office for years. A scavenger hunt is also an exceptional opportunity for cross-department interaction. Consider contacting managers from other departments and creating groups of employees who don’t often get to work together. This game is simple and meant to energize your team. This icebreaker can be helpful in new-employee or management training to lighten the pressure of starting a new job. It can also be helpful as a way of lightening the mood on teams that regularly deal with stressful projects or situations. Aside from being a fun team activity, this might be a great energizer for sales employees or others who regularly pitch, market, and sell products. For this icebreaker, all you have to do is answer the question about your favorite things. This icebreaker helps your team get to know each other even when they work remotely and can spark conversation on what everyone likes or dislikes. If you‘re looking for a remote icebreaker that’s more of a game, you can host a trivia game. This is one of my favorite icebreakers because it's a fun way to get to know your team. For this game, have everyone share an embarrassing photo and tell the story behind it. Doing this icebreaker is a great way to build connections remotely. For this icebreaker, have everyone on your team go around and share a word or phrase that represents how they feel that day. Christina Perricone, former senior content marketing manager on the HubSpot blog, says this is her favorite icebreaker: "The person sharing gets to decide whether or not to elaborate, and everyone listens without response," Perricone explains. She says the purpose of the exercise is to give people a chance to release or reveal emotional setbacks, obstacles, wins, highlights, or anything else that might be impacting how they show up to work that day. "It provides a space for participants to bring their entire self to work, and it gives the team context for how to support that team member that day," Perricone adds. Nothing fills a meeting with smiles like photos of colleagues’ furry friends. Those who don’t have any can either make a joke pet (the infamous pet rock) or share a dream pet they would have. This icebreaker works by asking your coworkers to choose one of their favorite songs from a certain genre. Not only is it fun at the moment, but then everyone has the chance to discover new artists and tunes they hadn’t heard of before. This is a fun spin on sharing one word about how you feel that day. You’d be surprised how passionate some of your coworkers can get over food. When asking "Would You Rather" questions, ask about various savory or sweet food staples and which they would prefer to eat forever. Example: "Would you rather eat only cake forever or eat pasta forever?" There are plenty of destinations on your coworkers’ radar. Get to know them a little better by getting to know where they want to go and why. Example: "Would you rather travel to only island destinations or mountainous destinations?" Explore more uncommon talents and see which your coworkers would like to have in this type of questionnaire. Example: "Would you rather your special talent be opera singing or in playing the banjo?" There are hundreds of superheroes from Marvel and DC, and chances are your coworkers are familiar with them, too. Ask which hero they would like to be and why based on their stories or abilities. Example: "Would you rather be Ironman or Captain America?" On a similar note to heroes, find out what powers your coworkers would rather have and why. Bonus points if you ask them whether they’d label themselves as a hero or villain. Example: "Would you rather have super speed or super strength?" Your coworkers may be involved in sports outside of work, and maybe they’re fans of different leagues and teams. Ask which sports they’d rather play and see which they’d prefer and why. Example: "Would you rather play basketball for the rest of your life or football?" Even if your coworkers aren’t tuned into NYFW, they’re sure to recognize some of the most popular clothing brands. Ask them which they’d prefer to dress in and why. Example: "Would you rather wear only Louis Vuitton or Gucci?" With tons of streaming services to choose from, your coworkers are bound to have some favorite TV shows. Ask questions like which shows they’d rather watch or be a part of. Example: "Would you rather be a cast member in Euphoria or Ozark?" Movie fanatics across any team or department will enjoy questions about them. Ask coworkers which genres they’d rather watch or which they’d want to be in. Example: "Would you rather be cast in a comedy movie or an action movie?" Meeting ice breakers can help loosen people up for better idea exchange and connection. Whether your team is in-person, hybrid, or online, these icebreakers can help you bring your meetings to life. These questions can help begin conversations, promote engagement, and allow participants to get to know each other better in a virtual meeting setting. 78. What‘s the most interesting thing you’ve learned or experienced recently? 79. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? 80. Share one book, movie, or TV show recommendation that you've been enjoying. 81. What‘s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? 82. If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be and why? 83. What‘s the most memorable trip you’ve ever taken? 84. Share a time when you had to step out of your comfort zone and how it affected you. 85. What's your favorite way to celebrate a personal achievement or milestone? 86. If you could have a conversation with your future self, what questions would you have? 87. What's your go-to productivity tip or trick when working remotely? 88. Share a fun fact about yourself that others might not know. 89. If you could visit any country in the world, where would you go and why? 90. What's the last thing that made you laugh out loud? 91. Share one goal or intention you have for the upcoming week or month. 92. If you could instantly learn a new skill, what would it be and why? 93. What's your favorite way to unwind or relax after a long day? 94. What‘s the best concert or live event you’ve ever attended? 95. If you could have a conversation with your younger self, what advice would you give? 96. What's your favorite hobby or pastime outside of work? 97. Share a recent accomplishment or something you're proud of. 98. If you could have any job in the world, what would it be and why? 99. What's your favorite way to give back to your community or help others? 100. What‘s the most interesting or challenging project you’ve worked on recently? 101. Share a quote or mantra that inspires you and why it resonates with you. These questions can help foster a sense of camaraderie, encourage open communication, and provide insights into one another’s professional experiences and perspectives. 102. What’s one professional skill or area of expertise you would like to develop further? 103. If you could describe your work style in one word, what would it be and why? 104. What’s one project or accomplishment you’re particularly proud of from your time at this company? 105. Share a piece of advice you would give to someone starting in our industry. 106. What’s your favorite aspect of your job, and why does it resonate with you? 107. If you could switch roles with anyone in the company for a day, who would it be and why? 108. What’s the most valuable lesson you’ve learned from a past work experience? 109. Share a time when you faced a significant challenge at work and how you overcame it. 110. What’s one thing you appreciate about our team or company culture? 111. Do you have a favorite business book or podcast that has influenced your professional growth? 112. If you could attend a professional conference or event anywhere in the world, where would you choose and why? 113. What's one thing you think our company or team does really well, and how does it contribute to our success? 114. What's the biggest challenge you see facing our industry in the next few years? 115. If you could implement one positive change or improvement in our workplace, what would it be and why? As a flexible/hybrid company, HubSpot teams often use icebreakers to begin or set the tone for team meetings. Keep reading for more fun icebreakers from the teams at HubSpot: 116. Would you rather feel hot all the time or cold all the time? 117. What’s your very first memory? 118. What is a chore that you dread doing? 119. What is your favorite way to eat potatoes? 120. What is something in your closet that you have too much of? 121. What’s the social media platform or app that you use/scroll the most? Which one would you give up? 122. What kinds of activities energize you? 123. What's your splurge morning drink (or food) of choice? 124. Where is one place you’d love to travel to & why? 125. Name a song that, if you listen to it while walking, always makes you feel like you’re the lead character in a movie. 126. What's your favorite thing you've bought this year? 127. What reality competition show do you think you could win? 128. You have to volunteer to present something for your department in 10 minutes and everyone will have to take a turn. Do you volunteer to present first, in the middle, or last? 129. What’s one song you have on repeat lately? 130. If you could have a LEGO set of any one thing, would it be? 131. What is your morning routine? 132. Show one thing on your desk or in your workspace that has personal significance to you. 133. Would you rather always be slightly late or super early? Here are some fun icebreaker questions for building connections with friends or team members. Enjoy! These questions are designed to be light-hearted and encourage creative thinking, imagination, and personal anecdotes. They can be used in various social settings, such as parties, team-building events, or casual get-togethers, to break the ice and start fun conversations. 134. If you could have any fictional character as your best friend, who would it be and why? 135. What’s the most unusual food combination you’ve ever tried and enjoyed? 136. What’s your favorite ice cream flavor and why? 137. If you could have any animal as a pet, what would it be and why? 138. What's the most interesting piece of trivia you know? 139. What's your favorite holiday tradition? 140. If you could travel back in time, which era would you visit and why? 141. Share a funny or memorable encounter with a celebrity or famous person. 142. What's your favorite board game or card game and why? 143. If you could visit any landmark or tourist attraction in the world, where would you go? 144. What's the most interesting or unusual thing you've ever collected? 145. If you could go back in time and change one moment in your life, what would it be and why? 146. If you could instantly become an expert in any activity or hobby, what would it be? 147. If you were a professional athlete, what sport would you compete in and why? 148. What’s the weirdest or funniest thing that has ever happened to you on a vacation? 149. If you were a superhero, what would your superpower be and what would your superhero name be? 150. What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done or would like to do? 151. If you could live in any fictional universe, which one would you choose and why? 152. Share a memorable childhood toy or game that you loved playing. 153. If you were a character in a movie, who would play your role and why? These questions can be used during team-building sessions, team meetings, or retreats to promote bonding, encourage open communication, and help team members learn more about each other. 154. What’s your favorite team-building activity or exercise you’ve ever participated in? 155. Share one professional or personal goal you would like to achieve within the next year. 156. If you could swap jobs with someone on the team for a day, who would it be and why? 157. What’s one skill or expertise you bring to the team that others may not be aware of? 158. Share a team success or accomplishment that you’re particularly proud of. 159. What’s your favorite thing about working in a team environment? 160. If you had to describe our team dynamic in three words, what would they be and why? 161. Share one thing you appreciate about a fellow team member’s work or contribution. 162. If our team was a superhero squad, what superpowers would each team member possess? 163. What’s one thing you’ve learned from a fellow team member that has had a positive impact on you? 164. If our team had to solve a mystery, who would play what role in the investigation? 165. Share a time when a team member’s support or assistance made a significant difference in your work. 166. What’s one team-building activity or exercise you would like to try in the future? 167. If our team was a musical band, what instrument would each team member play? 168. Share a valuable lesson you’ve learned from a team project or collaboration. 169. What’s one way our team could improve communication and collaboration? 170. If our team was a famous sports team, which sport would we play and why? 171. Share one fun or interesting fact about yourself that most people on the team don’t know. 172. What’s one team-building activity or exercise you’ve heard about and would like to explore? 173. If our team was a movie, what genre would it be, and who would play each team member? Icebreakers are more than just fun and games. It's true, they can improve connection and engagement. But it's also important to think about how specific icebreakers or games might affect your team. Well-selected icebreakers will create or enhance an inclusive environment. Ideally, they'll help everyone on your team feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and ideas. Keep reading for tips on how to choose the best icebreakers for your team. Most teams will have a mix of different personality types. For example, introverts may prefer activities that allow for reflection and sharing at their own pace. But extroverts might be hoping for interactive and energizing games. It's important to balance your approach so that everyone feels included and comfortable. To do this, support the needs of both groups whenever you can by: It's also a good idea to plan for each activity in advance. This can help other team members feel more comfortable and prepared. For example, say you're planning to play an online game during a meeting. Test the game in advance to make sure the features are intuitive. If they take some getting used to, share this information with the team. Then, build in extra time for everyone to get used to the software before starting your activity. Not every game is a fit for the variety of cultural backgrounds, values, and interests on your team. Games that resonate with everyone's cultures and hobbies will be more engaging and enjoyable. They can also create a sense of unity. So, take the time to learn about your team members' backgrounds, values, and preferences. Get to know their cultural traditions, hobbies, and shared interests. This understanding will help you choose games that are both inclusive and relevant. Then, customize games or create new icebreakers to fit your team. While icebreakers can be easy and fun, it's also a good idea to choose games that align with specific team goals. For example, if your team is getting to know each other, you may want to play games that help build trust. Here are a few more ways to connect team goals to the types of icebreakers and games you choose: Depending on the culture of your team, you may want to share icebreaker-specific goals before or after these activities. This can help you offer context to the team, which can further build trust, and gather feedback for the future. Get active engagement from your team by creating a safe and inclusive environment. You can create a safe space by: Icebreakers have the ability to change the energy, create a more relaxed environment, and encourage team members to express themselves in entertaining ways. Icebreaker activities can seem cringeworthy but are actually a great way to build trust within your team. So incorporate these games into your future meetings and kick off the fun! Icebreaker Examples for Work
Purpose of Icebreakers
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Zoom Icebreakers
1. Paint a Picture, Build a Story
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2. Guess That Drawing
Best For: Virtual Fun
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3. Alphabet Brainstorm
Best For: Virtual Fun
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4. Show and Tell
Best For: Team Bonding
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5. Bucket List
Best For: Team Bonding
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6. Share the Love
Best For: Team Building
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7. Arts and Crafts
Best For: Virtual Fun
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8. What Do We Have in Common?
Best For: Team Bonding
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9. Name That Tune
Best For: Virtual Fun
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10. Themed Meetings
Best For: Virtual Fun
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12. Guess the Childhood Photo
Best For: Team Bonding
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13. Zoom Photo Ops
Best For: Team Building
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14. Hobby Webinar
Best For: Virtual Fun
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Icebreakers Games for Meetings
15. One Word
Best For: In-Person Team Building
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16. Pop Quiz
Best For: Team Building
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17. Birth Map
Best For: In-Person Team Bonding
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18. Movie Pitch
Best For: In-Person or Virtual Fun
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19. Stretch Break
Best For: Team Wellness
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20. Rose, Thorn, Bud
Best For: Team Building
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21. Frivolous Debate
Best For: In-Person or Virtual Fun
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Quick Icebreaker Games
22. Would You Rather
Best For: Team Bonding
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23. Accomplishments Before 18
Best For: Team Bonding
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24. Two Truths and a Lie
Best For: Team Bonding
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25. The Handshake
Best For: In-Person Fun
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26. Bad Joke Contest
Best For: In-Person or Virtual Fun
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Fun Icebreaker Games
27. Tall Tales
Best For: In-Person or Virtual Fun
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28. Say Your Name Backwards
Best For: In-Person Fun
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29. Jenga
Best For: In-Person Fun
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30. Frown King or Queen
Best For: In-Person Fun
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31. The Envelope Please!
Best For: In-Person Fun
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32. Random Talent Show
Best For: In-Person or Virtual Fun
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33. Celebrity Impressions
Best For: In-Person Fun
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34. Quick Portrait Gallery
Best For: In-Person or Virtual Fun
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35. Sound Ball
Best For: In-Person Fun, Team Wellness
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36. Beatboxing
Best For: In-Person Fun
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37. Just One Lie
Best For: In-Person Fun
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38. Human Bingo
Best For: In-Person Fun
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39. The Great Wind Blows
Best For: Team Bonding
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40. Speed Networking
Best For: Team Bonding
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41. Beach Ball Toss
Best For: In-Person Fun
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42. Emoji Storytelling
Best For: In-Person or Virtual Fun
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43. Human Knot
Best For: Team Building in Person
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44. Who Am I?
Best For: In-Person Fun
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Icebreaker Games for Large Teams
45. Charades
Best For: In-Person or Virtual Fun
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46. Red Light, Green Light
Best For: In-Person Fun
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47. Guess Who
Best For: In-Person Fun
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48. Hot Take
Best For: In-Person or Virtual Fun
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49. "Most Likely To ___"
Best For: Team Bonding
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50. Whisper Down the Lane
Best For: In-Person Fun
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51. Simon Says
Best For: In-Person Fun
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52. Things in Common
Best For: First Introductions
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53. Team Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
Best For: Team Bonding
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54. Clump
Best For: In-Person Fun
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Icebreaker Games for Small Groups
55. Fun Questions
Best For: In-Person or Virtual Fun
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56. Personality Quiz
Best For: Team Bonding
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57. Who Is It?
Best For: Team Bonding
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58. Marshmallow Challenge
Best For: Team Bonding
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59. Scavenger Hunt
Best For: In-Person Fun
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60. No Smiling
Best For: In-Person Fun
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61. This is Better Than That
Best For: Energizing Your Team
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Virtual Icebreaker Games for Dispersed Teams
62. Choose Your Favorite
Best For: Virtual Fun
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63. Trivia Game
Best For: Virtual Fun
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64. Share an Embarrassing Photo
Best For: Virtual Team Bonding
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65. One Word Pulse Check
Best For: Checking In on Your Team
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66. Meet my Pet
Best For: Virtual Sharing
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67. Let’s Make a Mixtape
Best For: Team Bonding
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68. Emoji Mood Guesser
Best For: Virtual Fun
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Would You Rather Icebreaker Games
69. Food Would You Rather Questions
70. Travel Would You Rather Questions
71. Talent Would You Rather Questions
72. Super Hero Would You Rather Questions
73. Super Power Would You Rather Questions
74. Sport Would You Rather Questions
75. Fashion Would You Rather Questions
76. TV Would You Rather Questions
77. Movie Would You Rather Questions
Good Icebreakers for Meetings
Icebreaker Questions for Virtual Meetings
Icebreaker Questions for Work
Meeting Ice Breakers for Hybrid Teams
Icebreaker Questions
Fun Icebreaker Questions
Team Building Ice Breaker Questions
Choosing the Right Icebreaker Questions and Games for Your Team
Find Icebreakers That Work for Different Personality Types
Update or Invent Games to Align With Your Team Culture and Interests
Set Specific Goals for Your Icebreakers
Encourage Active Participation
Have Fun and Laugh
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