Ice Breaker Games Desert Island
Imagine being stranded on an island - what three things would you bring? Reveals people's values and personalities through their choices.
Group Size:
5-25 people
Duration:
15-25 minutes
Difficulty:
Easy
How to Play:
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Present the scenario: You're stranded on a desert island
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Each person chooses 3-5 items they'd bring (from a provided list or their imagination)
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Participants explain their choices and reasoning
- 4
Discuss and debate the different survival strategies
Best For:
Problem-solving discussions, decision-making workshops, team strategy sessions
Pro Tips
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Provide a list of items to choose from or allow completely open choices based on your goals
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Encourage participants to explain the reasoning behind each selection
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Use this as a springboard to discuss decision-making processes and priorities
Variations
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Zombie Apocalypse: Change the scenario to surviving a zombie outbreak with different items
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Limited Categories: Require one tool, one luxury item, and one survival essential
FAQ
- Should I provide a list of items to choose from?
- For quick sessions, provide a list of 15-20 items. For deeper discussion, allow open-ended choices with explanations.
- How many items should each person choose?
- Three items works best for quick rounds, five items for more in-depth discussion about priorities.
- What makes this exercise valuable for teams?
- It reveals individual decision-making styles, values, and how people prioritize under constraints.
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