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M&M Game

Pick colored candies where each color means a different sharing topic - red is favorite memory, blue is hidden talent. Makes sharing feel playful instead of forced.

classroom teens conversation fun creative sharing low-prep

Group Size:

5-25 people

Duration:

10-15 minutes

Difficulty:

Easy

How to Play:

M&M Game - How to Play
  1. 1

    Get a bag of M&Ms, Skittles, or colored game pieces. You need at least 5 different colors

  2. 2

    Assign each color to a topic: Red = favorite memory, Blue = hidden talent, Green = dream job, Yellow = biggest fear, Orange = fun fact

  3. 3

    Pass around the bag and let each person take 3-5 pieces. Tell them not to eat yet

  4. 4

    Go around the circle. For each piece they took, they share something based on that color's topic

  5. 5

    After sharing, they can eat their candy or keep their game piece

M&M Game

A sneaky way to get people sharing personal stuff without making it feel like forced confession time. The candy element makes it playful, and people naturally open up more when they’re not put on the spot with direct questions.

The genius is in the randomness - you don’t know what you’ll have to share until you see your colors. That spontaneity leads to authentic moments and unexpected stories.

Best For:

Breaking the ice with new groups, getting deeper conversations started, making sharing feel less scary, learning unexpected things about people

Pro Tips

  • Don't tell people what the colors mean before they pick - adds an element of surprise

  • Keep topics light enough that everyone feels comfortable. Save heavy topics for later

  • If someone gets the same color multiple times, they share different things for that topic

  • For dietary restrictions, use colored paper squares or poker chips instead of candy

  • Model vulnerability by going first and sharing something real, not surface-level

Variations

  • Numbers game: Instead of colors, people take any number of candies. That's how many facts they share total

  • Question bowl: Write questions on slips matching candy colors, people draw matching questions

  • Speed version: Set 30-second timer per color, keeps energy high

  • Team building: Assign colors to work-related topics like 'project you're proud of' or 'skill you want to develop'

FAQ

What if someone has dietary restrictions?
Use colored paper squares, poker chips, or small game pieces instead of candy. The game works the same.
Should I tell people the color meanings before they pick?
No, the surprise element adds fun. People naturally share more when they don't overthink their choices.
How many candies should each person take?
Recommend 3-5 pieces to keep sharing manageable. Too many pieces makes the activity drag.

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