Two Truths and One Lie

This simple game is a great way to get to know each other and spark interesting conversations at the same time. Each participant takes turns sharing three statements about themselves. Two of them are true and one is a lie. The rest of the group must guess which statement is the lie. To make the game more captivating and fun, encourage people to be creative and come up with interesting facts about themselves. 

This game is a great way to learn surprising things about each other and start conversations about mutual interest, experiences, and ideas.

Would You Rather

This is a classic game where participants are asked a series of ‘Would you rather?’ questions. They must choose one option and explain their choice. This helps participants think about what they like, value and want. Some example to start with could be:

• Would you rather be under-dressed or overdressed?
• Would you rather have universal respect or unlimited power?
• Would you rather be royalty 1,000 years ago or an average person today?
• Would you rather spend a week in the forest or a night in a real haunted house?
• Would you rather have the ability to fly or be invisible?
• Would you rather be able to read minds or predict the future?
• Would you rather have a job you love with a low salary or a job you dislike with a high salary?
• Would you rather lose all your money and valuables or all the pictures you have ever taken?

The M&M Game

For this icebreaker game you need to pass around a bowl of M&Ms and ask everyone to take a few. Each colour corresponds to a category, for example red is your dream job, green is your favourite film, blue is a place you want to visit, and yellow is something you love to do.

Each person has then to share something based on the colours they chose.

Never have I ever

In this game, each participant starts with 10 points. You can use your fingers to keep track of points. A person then starts by saying a statement beginning with ‘Never have I ever…’ followed by something they have never done (e.g., ‘Never have I ever gone skydiving’). Anyone in the group who has done the activity must lower a finger and loses a point.

The game then continues with each person taking a turn and coming up with a funny and interesting statement. The person with the most points wins the game.

Story Starters

Story starters are a good way to get people to share interesting and exciting stories/experiences about themselves and build connections. To play the game, write various story starters on different pieces of paper and put them in a bowl. These can range from simple sentences to more interesting, detailed scenarios. Here are some examples:

• The strangest thing that has happened to me …
• The silliest thing I ever did was…
• If I could have any superpower, it would be…
• The best holiday I ever had was when…
• I never thought I'd meet someone who…

Ask all participants to draw a piece of paper from the bowl and begin telling a story that starts with the prompt from the paper. Try to be as creative as possible and provide as much detail as possible. You can then vote on the most interesting story.

Scavenger Hunt

To play the Scavenger Hunt game, start by creating a list of items or clues that participants need to find around the room or building. Set a time limit for the hunt so that everyone knows when to return with the items or answers. If you are looking for a more challenging game, set it for 5–7 minutes. For a more relaxed game, allow 15–20 minutes.

The clues can vary depending on preferences, from very simple ones like ‘Find something yellow’ to more complex like ‘Find something that makes noise’. The person that finds the most items wins. 

Emoji Stories

If you’re looking to spark creativity and laughter in your meetings, the Emoji Story game is your perfect choice. In this game, each participant has to create a short and funny story using any emojis they have on their phone. They then share the emojis with the group, and all the other participants try to interpret and guess the meaning or story behind the emojis.

This game encourages creativity and can be extremely fun and interesting, especially when people interpret the same set of emojis in different ways. 

Desert Island

The Desert Island game is an icebreaker game where everyone has to pretend they're stuck on a desert island. Each person has to think and pick three items they'd bring with them to try to survive and that would make their life easier. Everyone then shares their choices and explains why they picked them. It is always interesting to see what different people choose and how good or bad their survival skills are.

There is usually a mix of practical stuff like a knife or matches, alongside personal things like a favourite book or a guitar. This game is awesome for getting to know people better, as it reveals a lot about their personalities and interests. Plus, it’s a great way to spark creativity and get everyone talking and laughing together.

Charades

Charades is a super fun game where you have to act out a word or phrase without saying anything, and everyone else tries to guess what it is. To start the game, write different words and phrases on some pieces of paper and put them in a bowl. Divide the group into two teams. One person from the first team then picks up a word from the bowls and starts mimicking the word using their facial expressions, body language and gestures.

Set the time to one minute for each person. Rotate the teams and the teams with the most words guessed wins. It’s always a blast watching everyone come up with the craziest and funniest gestures. The game can get pretty competitive as well. 

Take Your Meetings to Another Level with a New, Exciting Venue!

If you’re looking to refresh your team meetings, changing the venue can make a big difference. Stepping out of the office helps break the routine and bring new perspectives.

A new environment, whether in nature or a modern sustainable event space, can spark conversations and lead to great ideas. Plus, it minimises everyday office distractions, allowing better focus and creativity.

And it’s not just about work. Fun activities in a new setting build real connections. Whether tackling a scavenger hunt or enjoying a new view, these experiences create lasting bonds.