This icebreaker is usually quite popular with adults and can lead to some funny responses. Form groups (max of six) made up of both sexes. Each participant in the group says three things about themselves — two truthful things and one lie. The other participants can guess which one is the lie and give a reason why they think so. You can elicit some very funny, creative and interesting responses from the group!
WHO HAS IT?
Modified version of good old scavenger hunt can work as a party ice breakers for adults! Divide the adults into groups of max five each. Next, give each of the groups a list of things they have to collect from the participants, other than the ones in their group. You can include things like pen, marker, driving license, debit card, handkerchief, chocolate, a pair of glasses, etc.
The rule of the game is that a participant can not take more than one thing from any one person.
Also, while taking the thing, he/she has to ask the name of the person which he/she has to repeat at the end of the game. The group which is able to get all the items in the shortest time and remember the name of all the people who gave them those items is declared the winner.
NUTS AND BOLTS
Pick up assorted sizes and types of screws and bolts at your local hardware store. Give the women the screws and the men the bolts watch the chaos and chemistry increase as individuals try to find their match. The spirit of competition always draws people in.
This is a great opportunity to add extra ways to fundraise. The balloon popper is a brilliant one.
The Drink
Create a signature drink. It’s a great conversation starter. Takes the load and expense of a full bar off the host. You can chill the concoction in advance in pitchers. Get a colorful collection of inexpensive ice buckets and let guests add ice and serve themselves. Make sure to print up drink recipe cards for those who want to relive the evening at home. And the after party buzz is sure to mention your bartending brilliance.
The Food
Ask friends and family to make up creative, homemade, tasty finger food.
Strategically placed mini-bites throughout the room are also great for singles mingling. Even if they’re hungry they, they don’t have to break a great connection if a tasty morsel is never too far away. Also if they’re feeling the need to escape a conversation, they make a run for the dessert table across the room which they haven’t sampled.
The Music
Stay engaged in sound management. Pump up the volume for first arrivals. The music will fill the empty space and keep early guests from feeling that the party hasn’t started yet. As the numbers increase make sure you turn the volume down. They shouldn’t feel the need to compete with the music when making a great impression.
Skip the slow jams in favor of up-tempo beats. Even if they’re not dancing a little sway in their hips for a more relaxed interaction.
The Finale
Make sure you’ve got blank paper and pens strategically placed throughout the space. There’s nothing worse than finally getting there and not having the proper equipment to seal the deal. Your guests will silently thank you for being so thoughtful.
Bonus - The After Party Scene
Be prepared to field the can-you-get-me-his or-her-number voice mails. Your guests will undoubtedly cast you in your new role as matchmaker. You can play post office and pass messages along but don’t divulge guests’ personal information no matter how certain you are the parties belong together.