Icebreakers overview - choose a game

The 10 icebreakers listed below are described in details in these two articles:

The following table will give you a quick overview of the different icebreakers and help you choose the right one for your event.

You might also find helpful the article on how to choose the right meeting icebreaker. Enjoy!

	Group Size	Icebreaker Purpose	Preparation	Materials	Time
From: Icebreaker games for small groups
1	Small	Fun	None	Post-it notes and pens	20 mins
2	Small	Introductions	None	None	30 mins
3	Small	Opening up	None	None	20 mins
4	Small	Energy Boost	None	None	10 mins
5	Small	Creativity	None	None	20 mins
From: Ice breaker games for large groups
6	Large	Fun	None	None	10 mins
7	Large	Introductions	None	Ball or small throwable item	15 mins
8	Large	Opening up	Secret facts - collect by RSVP to meeting invite	Blank secret fact sheets & answers	30 mins
9	Large	Energy Boost	None	None	10 mins
10	Large	Creativity	Gather materials	5 random items	15 mins

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