Ice Breaker Games Goldmine of Goodness
Everyone shares one habit, piece of advice, or lesson they learned the hard way. Taps wisdom already in the room and makes people feel valued for their experience.
Group Size:
6-40 people
Duration:
10-15 minutes
Difficulty:
Easy
How to Play:
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Break into groups of 3-4 people
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Give a prompt like 'Share one habit that stuck' or 'Best advice a mentor gave you'
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Each person takes 2-3 minutes to share their piece of wisdom
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Allow follow-up questions to dig deeper into each story
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Have groups share their single best takeaway with everyone at the end
Goldmine of Goodness treats your group as what it actually is: a room full of expertise waiting to be shared. Ask people to share one habit that stuck, one piece of advice that changed things, or one lesson they learned the hard way.
The result isn’t just connection—it’s everyone walking away smarter. The quiet accountant reveals a morning routine that doubled her productivity. The veteran manager shares the question he asks himself before every difficult conversation.
These aren’t generic tips from a podcast—they’re battle-tested practices from people in the same room. Adults come loaded with life experience but rarely get asked for it. This game flips that.
Best For:
Professional development, peer learning sessions, knowledge sharing, and mentorship programs. An ice breaker game that makes experienced teams feel valued while creating real learning moments.
Pro Tips
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Go first with a personal example to set the tone and signal how deep people can go
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Push for specificity—'I wake up at 5am' beats 'be disciplined' every time
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Create space for questions—follow-ups often lead to the most valuable insights
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Capture insights on a shared doc or flip chart to signal the wisdom matters
Variations
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Book Recommendations: Share books that changed your perspective and why
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Career Advice: Best professional lesson learned from experience
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Life Hacks: Practical tips that make daily life easier or more efficient
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Failures: What went wrong and what you learned from it
FAQ
- What if people don't think they have wisdom to share in Goldmine of Goodness?
- Model it first with a personal example. Once they see the bar isn't 'life-changing revelation' but 'something that worked for me,' everyone opens up.
- How do I encourage specificity in Goldmine of Goodness instead of generic advice?
- Ask follow-up questions like 'Can you give an example?' or 'What does that look like in practice?' Generic advice transforms into actionable insights.
- Can Goldmine of Goodness work for large groups?
- Yes—this ice breaker game scales well. Keep small groups at 3-4 people regardless of total attendance, then have each group share one highlight with everyone.
- Does Goldmine of Goodness work for virtual meetings?
- Perfectly. Breakout rooms create intimate sharing spaces, and the structured prompts keep conversations focused. It's one of the best ice breaker games for remote teams.
- Should we capture the insights shared during Goldmine of Goodness?
- Yes—have each group write their best takeaway on a shared doc. It signals their wisdom matters and creates a reference people can use later.
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