Playing Card Mixers
Simple icebreaker activity to form groups using playing cards.
Playing Card Mixers
Simple icebreaker activity to form groups using playing cards.
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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Step-by-Step Instructions
expand_circle_down- Grab a pack of playing cards (or two packs if your group is larger than 52 people.)
- Randomly distribute one card to each person in your group.
- Invite them to gather with all others who are holding:
– Card of the same suit, eg hearts, diamonds, clubs and spades;
– Card of the same value, eg all the 4’s get together, all the Kings get together, etc;
– An odd (or even) card; or
– The same colour card.
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