6 Fun Zoom Icebreakers to Energize Your Virtual Meetings
As we navigate through the era of remote work and virtual meetings, it's crucial to keep the team spirit alive and kicking. Zoom meetings can often feel a bit stiff and impersonal, but they don't have to be. Here are six fun Zoom icebreakers that can lighten the mood, foster connections, and make your virtual meetings more enjoyable.
These icebreakers are not just fun, but they also serve a purpose. They can help break down barriers, encourage open communication, and promote a sense of camaraderie among team members. So, let's dive in and explore these engaging activities that can make your Zoom meetings a bit more lively and a lot more fun.
Run an icebreaker that everyone will love
Running an icebreaker doesn't have to be hard, it can be as easy as asking everyone where they are joining from or where they were born.
When you use StreamAlive, these responses can be plotted on a map in real-time. All your audience has to do is type their answer in the chat and StreamAlive does the rest.
No more boring or cringeworthy icebreakers. Keep it simple. Just ask everyone where they are from.
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Other icebreakers you can try
1. Two Truths and a Lie
This icebreaker is suitable for both small and large groups. Each participant shares two true facts and one false fact about themselves. The group then guesses which fact is the lie. This activity can be a fun way to learn interesting facts about each other. However, avoid making the false fact too personal or controversial.
2. Show and Tell
This icebreaker is more suitable for small groups as it may take more time. Each participant can show an object from their home and explain why it's important to them. This activity can help the group to get to know each other on a personal level. Be sure to set a time limit for each person to avoid overrunning.
3. Virtual Background Challenge
This is suitable for both small and large groups. Ask everyone to change their virtual background to something that represents them or something they like. Then, each person can briefly explain their choice. Avoid using inappropriate or offensive images.
4. Quick Draw
This icebreaker is suitable for both small and large groups. Each participant is given a word or phrase and has to draw it on a piece of paper within a set time limit. The rest of the group then guesses what they have drawn. This activity can be a fun and light-hearted way to start a meeting. Be careful to choose words or phrases that are not too difficult to draw.
5. Emoji Game
This is suitable for both small and large groups. Each participant chooses an emoji that best represents their current mood or personality and explains why they chose it. This activity can be a quick and fun way to check in on how everyone is feeling. Be sure to remind participants to choose appropriate emojis.
6. Bucket List Share
This icebreaker is best for small to medium-sized groups. Each participant shares one thing on their bucket list. This activity can help the group to learn more about each other's interests and aspirations. Avoid making anyone feel uncomfortable if they don't want to share something too personal.
Make your icebreakers visual
If you want to go with a "tell me about yourself" type of icebreaker then how about making it visual?
StreamAlive helps you to visualize your chat stream into word clouds, call-out bubbles, or even a Tetris-inspiring wall of cascading tiles.