How to Break the Ice at Your Next Team Event
Team events really can be brilliant, but only when you actually get people talking and make them feel connected. And that’s not always the easiest thing for some teams.
That awkward silence at the start of a corporate event? Well that's where our icebreakers come in, and no, we don’t mean standing in a circle and sharing fun facts! We believe the best way to connect teams is through shared experiences that are fun, team focussed and just the right amount of silly.
When people are having fun and the atmosphere is relaxed, conversations happen naturally. The trick is to make the environment an enjoyable one, instead of grouping your team and asking people to come up with three random facts on the spot.
Why Icebreakers Still Matter
In a world of remote meetings and fast paced online workdays, it’s easy for team members to feel disconnected from their team, especially in bigger teams when departments don’t continuously cross paths.
Icebreakers offer a simple but effective solution to bridge that gap. They create a shared experience that often involves laughter and light hearted conversation and encourages team members to make connections.
Whether you’re encouraging new starters to get stuck in, celebrating a big project completion that involved the whole team, or just trying to lift the mood after a busy quarter. A well chosen icebreaker sets the tone for everything that follows at an event.
What Makes a Good Icebreaker?
A good icebreaker should be inclusive, quick to grasp, and most importantly, not cringe worthy. The best ones get people up and moving, encouraging people to team up without the awkwardness of traditional icebreakers. Ideally, they encourage low pressure interaction without making anyone feel put on the spot.
Tailor Your Icebreakers to the Team
Every workplace is different, and that means your team building event should be too. The most effective icebreakers aren’t picked from a one size fits all list, they’re picked with your people in mind. What gets a marketing team up and ready to be involved might not be the same for a corporate finance department, and that’s totally fine.
It’s all about taking time to understand your team considering their energy levels and capabilities. We can take that time to understand your team. Whether you’re looking to ease everyone in gently with something low key and relaxed, or want a full on inflatable show stopper to kick as your ice breaker, we can help build a line up that fits.
Got a mixed aged team? That’s no problem. A hybrid event with indoor and outdoor space? We’ve done it all before. We’ll make sure we recommend the right mix of games and challenges that are fun, inclusive and actually enjoyable. Our goal is to make sure the icebreakers feel like a natural part of your event, not just an awkward starting point.
Stress-Free Setup & Support
Let’s be honest, no one wants to spend the first hour of an event untangling cables or figuring out how to put together said icebreaker. When you book with us, you’re not just hiring the equipment, you’re getting the full package. That means equipment delivery, full setup, safety checks, and clear handover instructions so everything runs like clockwork.
We’ll handle the logistics so you can focus on what really matters — bringing your team together and making the day one to remember. From first delivery to final pack-down, we’ve got it covered.
All of our products are designed to be entertaining and encourage engagement and interaction within your team.
Here’s a few that have been great icebreakers at events previously!
Foot darts - Standing at 13ft, this huge interactive game is set to break the ice, getting your team members up and involved to showcase their football skills as part of this competitive experience.
Basketball challenge - Our twin player basketball game is a fantastic icebreaker, bringing out your team's competitive streak to see who will be crowned the winner. If sports are your team's thing this basketball challenge can be booked as part of our wider sports game package.
Giant Operation Hire - This giant version of the classic childhood game ‘Operation’ will get the whole team involved. This icebreaker will really bring out your team's competitive side, seeing who has the steadiest hand and who constantly sets off the buzzer.
Human Hungry Hippos - This gigantic inflatable icebreaker is all about strategy! Players are strapped to bungee cords and are left to collect balls from the central area, pulling against the cords tension to stash their loot! This inflatable guarantees to have your team engaged and laughing, making it the perfect icebreaker to a memorable event!
Whether you're planning a team-building day, a department wide celebration or a company-wide event, our icebreakers are the perfect way to set the tone. They're designed to get teams talking, laughing, and working together, without the awkward intros or forced fun.
From competitive games to inflatable chaos, we’ll help you pick the right mix to suit your team and event goals. Let’s turn that awkward first 15 minutes into something everyone remembers for the right reasons.
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