Icebreaker Games for Work & Groups
A good icebreaker takes five minutes, puts nobody on the spot in an awkward way, and leaves people knowing one surprising thing about each other.
These games all have work-safe prompts and run well on a video call. Share your screen, pick a game and go.
25 games
Would You Rather
PlayTwo impossible choices. Defend your pick.
2+ players5–30 minAges 6+
Most Likely To
PlayPoint at the friend who'd definitely do it.
4+ players5–30 minAges 10+
This or That
PlayQuick-fire picks: no thinking allowed.
2+ players3–15 minAges 5+
Hot Seat
PlayOne player, rapid questions, no dodging.
3+ players10–30 minAges 10+
Spin the Wheel
PlayPut names or dares on the wheel and let it decide.
2+ players1–30 minAges 4+
Name Race
PlayEveryone’s name races to the line. Cheer loudly.
2–12 players1–15 minAges 4+
Deep Questions
PlaySkip the small talk. Ask the good stuff.
2+ players10–60 minAges 12+
Desert Island
PlayYou're stranded. What are you bringing?
2+ players5–30 minAges 6+
Word Spy
PlayEveryone knows the word, except the spy.
3–12 players10–30 minAges 10+
Story Builder
PlayOne story, many authors, random twists.
2+ players5–20 minAges 5+
Finish the Sentence
PlayHalf a sentence. Your funniest ending wins.
3+ players5–30 minAges 6+
What Would You Do?
PlayTricky situations. Honest answers.
2+ players5–30 minAges 10+
Emoji Quiz
PlayDecode the emoji. Name the saying.
2+ players10–30 minAges 8+
Riddles
PlayThink sideways. Tap to see the answer.
1+ players5–20 minAges 6+
Icebreaker Questions
PlayEasy questions that get everyone talking.
2+ players3–20 minAges 6+
Tongue Twisters
PlaySay it three times fast. Try not to trip.
2+ players5–15 minAges 5+
Telephone
PlayWhisper it down the line. Laugh at the ending.
5+ players5–20 minAges 5+
True or False
PlayFact or fake? Make the call.
2+ players5–20 minAges 8+
Team Generator
PlayRandom, fair teams in one tap.
2–40 players1–5 minAges Any
Geography Quiz
PlayCapitals, continents and famous places.
1+ players5–20 minAges 10+
Christmas Trivia
PlayFestive questions for the whole family.
2+ players5–20 minAges 6+
Two Truths and a Lie
RulesSpot the fib among the facts.
3+ players5–20 minAges 10+
Human Knot
RulesUntangle the group without letting go.
6–12 players10–20 minAges 8+
Ghost (Word Game)
RulesAdd a letter. Don't be the one to finish a word.
2+ players5–20 minAges 9+
Fizz Buzz
RulesCount round the circle. Fizz on 3s, buzz on 5s.
2+ players5–15 minAges 7+
Frequently asked questions
What is a quick icebreaker game for a meeting?
This or That and Two Truths and a Lie take under five minutes and work with any team size.
Do these work for remote teams?
Yes. Games marked “Online” are built for video calls. One person shares their screen and everyone answers out loud or in chat.