6 Engaging Zoom Icebreakers for Large Groups
Planning a large group meeting on Zoom? Inject some fun and energy into your virtual gathering with these six exciting icebreaker activities. These games are designed not only to break the ice but also to foster better communication and teamwork among participants.
In a world where physical distancing has become the norm, these icebreakers will help to bridge the gap, encouraging interaction and engagement in a large group setting. Whether you're hosting a corporate meeting, a virtual classroom, or a family reunion, these Zoom icebreakers promise to make your online meeting a memorable one.
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. Emoji Story
Ask everyone to pick an emoji that describes their current mood or something about their day. Each person gets a turn to explain why they chose that emoji. This is a quick and fun way to get everyone talking and laughing.
Pitfall to avoid: Be sure to set a time limit for each person's explanation to avoid this icebreaker from dragging on too long.
2. Quick Draw
Choose a simple object (like a tree, a cat, a house, etc.) and give everyone 30 seconds to draw it. Everyone then holds up their drawing to the camera. This can lead to some hilarious results and is a great way to lighten the mood.
Pitfall to avoid: Make sure the object chosen is simple and universally understood to avoid confusion or frustration.
3. Rapid Fire Questions
Prepare a list of fun, non-controversial questions. Each person has to answer the question as quickly as possible. Examples of questions could be "What's your favorite color?" or "What's the last movie you watched?".
Pitfall to avoid: Avoid asking personal or controversial questions that may make participants uncomfortable.
4. Virtual Scavenger Hunt
Ask participants to find a common household item (like a spoon, a book, a plant, etc.) as quickly as possible. The first person to return with the item wins!
Pitfall to avoid: Ensure the items chosen are common enough so that all participants can participate. Also, remind participants to move safely to avoid accidents.
5. What's in your fridge?
Each participant takes turns sharing one interesting or unusual item currently in their fridge. This is a fun and unique way to get to know each other a little better.
Pitfall to avoid: Remind participants to only share if they are comfortable doing so, and avoid making anyone feel embarrassed about their fridge contents.
6. Name That Sound
Play a series of sounds (like a dog barking, a car horn, a doorbell, etc.) and have participants guess what each sound is. The person who gets the most correct answers wins!
Pitfall to avoid: Make sure the sounds are clear and distinct enough to be identified correctly.
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.