Candy Love

Love is sweet, and so is this icebreaker!

Duration Attendees Accessories Remote
~ 10 min 5-15

M&Ms

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Candy Love is a sweet and simple icebreaker that encourages participants to share about themselves and their preferences. By associating candies with different aspects of their lives, participants get to know each other in a fun and engaging way.

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🎓 How to use it



Before starting, make sure you have enough candies for each participant. Instruct everyone to take a handful of candies and tell them what each color represents (e.g. red for favorite food, green for hobbies, yellow for dream travel destination). Then, ask each person to share something about themselves based on the color of the candy they are holding. For example, if someone has a red candy, they might say, "My favorite food is pizza!"





🎯 Objective



The objective of Candy Love is to get participants talking and sharing in a fun and non-threatening way. This icebreaker helps break the ice and creates a more relaxed atmosphere, allowing people to connect on a personal level.





🤔 When to use it



Candy Love is perfect for new groups or teams who are just getting to know each other. It's also a great icebreaker to use in a social setting, such as at a party or networking event.





🥳 Fun facts and good to know



  • To add a competitive element to the game, you can make it a race to see who can share all their facts the fastest.
  • Candy Love can be modified to suit different age groups and settings. For example, you could use different types of candies for children or themed candies for a holiday party.
  • This icebreaker is a great way to break the ice and get to know your co-workers or classmates better.




  • 📔 Sources



  • "Candy Love: Sweet Icebreaker for Any Occasion" by The Icebreaker Ideas
  • "Sweet or Sour Candy Icebreaker" by Playmeo
  • "3 Easy Icebreakers with M&Ms and Skittles" by Ripley's Aquarium of Canada




  • 🧰 Quick takeaway



    Candy Love is a simple and fun icebreaker that can be used in various settings. It's a great way to break the ice and get people sharing about themselves in a non-threatening way.



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