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Psychic Handshake

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Two people shaking hands thinking of different number as seen in group formation game Physic Handshake ice-breaker and random group-splitting exercise

Psychic Handshake

Group formation game to create teams through fun interaction.

  • Simple, rapid execution
  • Highly interactive
  • Breaks down cliques
  • Random group-splitting method
  • No props

Group Formation Game

This fun group-splitting strategy uses silent handshake patterns to create random teams whilst encouraging physical interaction and non-verbal communication. Psychic Handshake is a group formation game that also builds anticipation and connection as individuals search for others who share their secret number. The mystery element creates excitement, whilst the handshaking format breaks down social barriers naturally.

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Original post October 2015, last updated October 2025.

BY Mark Collard - Experiential Trainer, Author & Speaker

Comments (1)

  1. David Piang-Nee

    Good start to grouping .. as Mark says, the groups are hardly ever even but it gets people mixing and laughing and moving around.. good fun. I use this to move people about the room and readjust where people are standing

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