Card Talk

Conversation starter game that builds meaningful connections.

Card Talk

Conversation starter game that builds meaningful connections.

Conversation Starter Game

Authentic sharing that respects everyone’s comfort levels – that’s what makes this conversation starter game so effective. Card Talk offers a refreshing twist on the traditional get-to-know-you game format, particularly with diverse groups. This fun icebreaker activity creates multiple opportunities for meaningful dialogue, allowing participants to control what they share whilst breaking down social barriers gradually.

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Step-by-Step Instructions

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Lay a deck of playing cards face-up in front of your group.
Invite each person to select one card from the deck based on how brave they are feeling.
If they are feeling brave, they may choose a high-value card, or if they would prefer to play it safe, they may choose a low-value card.
Once every person has taken a card, invite them to find a partner (see Getting into Pairs for ideas.)
Instruct each person to share as many things about themselves according to the value of their card, ie a person with a Two will share two things while their partner holding a Jack will share ten things.
Invite each person to interact with as many different partners as they can within the allotted time frame, eg 10 minutes.

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