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Playing Card Mixers

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Two people holding two different playing cards as seen in simple icebreaker activity Playing Card Mixers

Playing Card Mixers

Simple icebreaker activity to form groups using playing cards.

  • Highly interactive
  • Fosters communication
  • Facilitates random mixing
  • Multiple variations
  • Common prop

Simple Icebreaker Activity

This game uses a deck of playing cards to create random groupings to encourage immediate interactions between people who might not otherwise connect. People naturally start conversations, breaking down initial barriers through shared purpose and gentle competition. Playing Card Mixers is a simple icebreaker activity with multiple grouping options that makes participation comfortable and accessible, suitable for all settings.

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Original post January 2018, last updated October 2025.

BY Mark Collard - Experiential Trainer, Author & Speaker

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  1. David Piang-Nee

    Novel way of creating groups and mixing participants around. Like the aspect of swapping the cards to create new groups as well.

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