famous Connections

Can you guess who your teammate's famous connection is?

Duration Attendees Remote
~ 15 min 5-30

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Your teammates knows someone famous (or knows someone who knows…). Can you guess who your teammate's famous connection is?

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🎓 How to use it

Before the activity begins, write the names of famous people on small pieces of paper and put them in a bowl. When the participants arrive, have them draw a name and keep it a secret from their partner.

Once everyone has a name, pair up the participants and ask them to find a connection between their famous person and their partner. They can ask questions to help them guess, but they cannot reveal their famous person's name.

After a few minutes, each pair takes turns revealing their famous connection to the rest of the group. The pair who guessed their connection the fastest wins.





🎯 Objective



This icebreaker encourages participants to work together, communicate effectively, and think creatively to find connections between seemingly unrelated people.





🤔 When to use it



This icebreaker is perfect for team building events or meetings, as it encourages team members to get to know each other better and work together in a fun and engaging way.





🥳 Fun facts and good to know



This icebreaker can lead to some surprising and interesting connections between people. For example, did you know that Barack Obama and Brad Pitt are distantly related?





📔 Sources



  • "Team-Building Activities for Every Group" by Alanna Jones
  • "The Big Book of Team Building Games" by John Newstrom and Edward Scannell
  • "Famous Connections Icebreaker" by Outback Team Building & Training




  • 🧰 Quick takeaway



    "Famous Connections" is a fun and engaging icebreaker that encourages teamwork, communication, and creativity. By finding connections between famous people and each other, participants can get to know their teammates in a fun and memorable way.



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