Icebreaker questions set the tone of your presentation. Here at Poll Everywhere, we’ve seen them all – the good, the bad, and the awkward. Take the guesswork out of icebreakers with live polls that captivate audiences.

Live mobile phone polling is a great way to engage your entire audience, especially those who are shy in front of large groups. A service like Poll Everywhere makes it easy to respond from your phone, tablet, or other device, and it’s fun watching answers appear on screen. See how live polling gets groups talking. Different icebreaker questions lend themselves to different polling types – such as word cloud or multiple choice – so be creative and experiment to find the best format for your question.

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Personal icebreaker questions

People love to talk about themselves. If you’re unsure what type of icebreaker to use, start here. When the event is over, you may want to make a printout of responses for participants to keep.

• Which food makes you gag?
• In school, I got a gold star for…
• I have a hard time parting with…
• What vice could you never give up?
• What was your favorite food as a kid?
• Who was your first pop culture crush?
• You won a new car! What type of car is it?
• What did you hate having to share as a kid?
• What do you want to do on your first day of retirement?

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Creative icebreaker questions

Creative icebreakers are a great warmup for the brain. They get audiences thinking outside the box. These mini personality quizzes can be presented in all sorts of creative ways, like the word cloud illustrated above.

• Sum up your morning in a single word.
• Who do you wish would run for president?
• What would be the title of your autobiography?
• If you were an animal, which animal would you be?
• You’ve inherited a time machine. When do you travel to first?
• You and your friends start a rock band. What are you called?
• You’re going on vacation to Mars. What one food do you bring?
• You’re stranded on an island, writing a message in a bottle. What’s the first line?

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Funny icebreaker questions

Funny icebreakers are best for small, intimate groups, or for groups who have had a little time to get to know each other. They require a bit more cleverness, but the laughs you’ll share afterwards make it worthwhile.

• What flavor of ice cream best represents you?
• Aliens have landed! What is your first message to them?
• Suddenly, you’re a wizard. What’s your new wizard name?
• Would you rather fight 10 duck-sized horses, or 1 horse-sized duck?
• The ‘Check Engine’ light has been on for six weeks. What do you do?
• We’re replacing Mt. Rushmore with celebrities. Who NEEDS to be up there?
• After being bit by a radioactive _____, you suddenly have the power to _____.
• You’re trapped in the last TV show you watched. Where are you, and will you survive?