5-Minute Quickies

Short and sweet activities to break the ice when you're short on time.

Two Truths and a Lie

Each person shares three statements about themselves—two true, one false. The group guesses which is the lie.

⏱️ 5-10 min👥 5-20🔥 low

Desert Island

Ask "Would you rather be stranded on a desert island with..." This prompt reveals preferences and values quickly.

⏱️ 2-5 min👥 Any🔥 low

Emoji Introduction

Give everyone 30 seconds to describe themselves using only emojis. Then have them explain their choices.

⏱️ 2-5 min👥 Any🔥 low

One Word Check-in

Ask everyone to describe their current mood or energy level in one word.

⏱️ < 2 min👥 Any🔥 low

Speed Friend

Pair people up and give them 90 seconds to find three things they have in common.

⏱️ 2-5 min👥 Any (in pairs)🔥 medium

Category Hunt

Call out categories, and participants must quickly find someone whose name starts with something in that category.

⏱️ 5-10 min👥 20+🔥 high

Virtual Background Show and Tell

Everyone shares something meaningful in their virtual background and explains its significance.

⏱️ 5-10 min👥 Any🔥 low

Online Scavenger Hunt

Give participants a list of common household items to find within five minutes.

⏱️ 5 min👥 Any🔥 high

Industry Insights

Each person shares one surprising fact about their industry or role.

⏱️ 5-10 min👥 Any🔥 low

Seasonal Reflection

Share a favorite memory from this season in previous years, then one thing you're looking forward to.

⏱️ 5-10 min👥 Any🔥 low

Summer vs. Winter Preferences

Create spectrums for seasonal preferences and discuss the reasoning behind choices.

⏱️ 5 min👥 Any🔥 medium