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Ice Breaker Game for Any Occasion

Comprehensive collection of ice breaker games for students, meetings, adults, and workplace teams. Find the perfect activity for any occasion.

Games List

Mingle Game

Play music while students walk around, then call out a number and they scramble to form groups of that size. Gets energy up and randomly mixes people who wouldn't normally interact.

10-30 people
5-10 minutes
Easy

Name Grab

Stick everyone's names on random people's backs - they have to find their own while protecting theirs from being seen. Combines name learning with physical comedy and laughter.

10-30 people
5-10 minutes
Easy

Either Or

Call out two options and students move to different sides of the room to show their choice. Visually shows who shares your preferences and gets bodies moving.

10-30 people
5-10 minutes
Easy

Seven Up

Count around the circle but clap instead of saying numbers with 7 in them - like 7, 14, 17, 27. Keeps brains sharp and gets harder as numbers climb.

5-20 people
5-15 minutes
Medium

Dirty Minds

Solve riddles where clues sound naughty but answers are innocent - 'I go in hard and come out soft' is chewing gum. Breaks the ice through laughter and friendly embarrassment.

2-10+ people
20-45 minutes
Easy

Never Have I Ever

Players take turns saying things they've never done. If you've done it, you lose a point. Simple way to discover surprising facts about your teammates.

5-20 people
15-30 minutes
Easy

Rock Paper Scissors Tournament

A high-energy elimination tournament where losers become cheerleaders for winners. Two final teams face off with massive cheering crowds. Perfect for large groups.

20-200+ people
10-20 minutes
Easy

Emoji Story

🚀🐧🍕 walk into a meeting room. What happens next? Your team decides - one emoji at a time. Watch spreadsheet-lovers become accidental comedians as stories take unexpected turns.

4-20 people
10-15 minutes
Easy

Rose, Bud, Thorn

A reflection-based ice breaker where participants share a highlight, a challenge, and something they're looking forward to using the rose, bud, and thorn metaphor.

3-30 people
10-20 minutes
Easy

Charades

Charades is a classic acting game where one player silently acts out a word or phrase while teammates guess. No speaking allowed—just gestures, expressions, and creativity.

4-20 people
15-30 minutes
Easy