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Ice Breaker Games for Students - Page 2

Educational ice breaker games for students and classrooms. Boost engagement and create connections. Find the perfect activities for your classroom.

What's Different

One team studies the other, turns around, and the other team makes small changes like rolling up sleeves or swapping positions. Tests how observant people really are.

10-30 people
5-10 minutes
Easy

Interview Partner

Interview your partner for a few minutes, then introduce them to the group. Takes pressure off shy people since they're talking about someone else, not themselves.

6-30 people
10-15 minutes
Easy

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.

5-25 people
10-15 minutes
Easy

Conversation Starters

Small groups draw question cards and take turns answering - 'Tell me about a risk you took' or 'What's your hidden talent?' Gives structure to conversations so they naturally go deeper.

6-30 people
10-15 minutes
Easy

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

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