300 icebreakers questions for teens

Start with a question. Find something in common.

Let's playPrint cards
Choose another audience or theme
EveryoneWorkTeam meetingsStudentsKidsTeensDeepFunnyThis or thatHolidaysWinterSummerBack to schoolMovie night

Rated teens. Everyone can skip.

Showing 101-200 of 300 questions

  1. What is a small thing you appreciate about a game with clever rules?

  2. What advice would you give someone thinking about a new responsibility?

  3. What would make a good story about an idea for a short film?

  4. What would you like to understand better about a place you would explore with friends?

  5. What would make a good story about a goal for the next season?

  6. How would you describe a way to help a new student in three words?

  7. What is a small thing you appreciate about a favorite way to recharge?

  8. What is a surprising thing you could say about a favorite way to recharge?

  9. What question would you ask someone about an everyday invention?

  10. What would you tell a friend about a way to help a new student?

Creative corners

  1. What is one detail you remember about a creative project you want to try?

  2. How would you describe a small achievement this month in three words?

  3. How would you describe a day trip you would plan in three words?

  4. What is a small thing you appreciate about a future job you are curious about?

  5. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a team project that worked?

  6. What is a small thing you appreciate about a topic for a podcast?

  7. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a small achievement this month?

  8. How would you describe a question you wish adults asked in three words?

  9. What would make a good story about a favorite way to recharge?

  10. What question would you ask someone about a skill you learned outside class?

  11. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about an idea for a short film?

  12. How would you describe a moment you spoke up in three words?

  13. What is a surprising thing you could say about a topic for a podcast?

  14. What is a small thing you appreciate about a talent you want to practice?

  15. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a skill you could teach?

Everyday surprises

  1. What would you tell a friend about a hobby you want to keep?

  2. What is a surprising thing you could say about a film that surprised you?

  3. How would you describe a sport you would learn in three words?

  4. What is a surprising thing you could say about a club you would start?

  5. What would you like to understand better about a creative risk you took?

  6. What would you tell a friend about a creative risk you took?

  7. What would make a good story about a small achievement this month?

  8. How would you describe a favorite way to recharge in three words?

  9. What advice would you give someone thinking about a skill you could teach?

  10. What advice would you give someone thinking about a question you wish adults asked?

  11. What is a small thing you appreciate about a hobby you want to keep?

  12. What is a small thing you appreciate about a phone-free afternoon?

  13. What is one detail you remember about a good use of a free hour?

  14. How would you describe a new responsibility in three words?

  15. What is a small thing you appreciate about a way to help a new student?

Good stories

  1. What is a small thing you appreciate about a goal for the next season?

  2. What question would you ask someone about a goal for the next season?

  3. What is a surprising thing you could say about a question you wish adults asked?

  4. What is a small thing you appreciate about a useful piece of feedback?

  5. What question would you ask someone about a hobby you want to keep?

  6. What is a surprising thing you could say about a book you would recommend?

  7. What question would you ask someone about a good use of a free hour?

  8. What would you tell a friend about a small achievement this month?

  9. How would you describe an idea for a short film in three words?

  10. What would you like to understand better about a film that surprised you?

  11. How would you describe a small tradition with friends in three words?

  12. What is a surprising thing you could say about a future job you are curious about?

  13. What is a surprising thing you could say about a place you would explore with friends?

  14. What question would you ask someone about a goal you changed?

  15. What would you tell a friend about a lesson from a group challenge?

A little more curious

  1. What advice would you give someone thinking about an everyday invention?

  2. What is a small thing you appreciate about a problem you solved yourself?

  3. What is one detail you remember about a fair rule for your group?

  4. What is a surprising thing you could say about a useful piece of feedback?

  5. What is a surprising thing you could say about a problem you solved yourself?

  6. What question would you ask someone about a new responsibility?

  7. What advice would you give someone thinking about a sport you would learn?

  8. What advice would you give someone thinking about a story told through pictures?

  9. What would make a good story about an unexpected interest?

  10. What advice would you give someone thinking about an idea for a short film?

  11. What advice would you give someone thinking about a club you would start?

  12. How would you describe an unexpected interest in three words?

  13. What question would you ask someone about a problem you solved yourself?

  14. How would you describe a kind message you received in three words?

  15. What is a surprising thing you could say about a talent you want to practice?

Easy openers

  1. What is one detail you remember about a book you would recommend?

  2. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a sport you would learn?

  3. What would make a good story about a subject that became interesting?

  4. What is a small thing you appreciate about a kind message you received?

  5. What would you tell a friend about an idea for a short film?

  6. What is a surprising thing you could say about a small tradition with friends?

  7. What is a surprising thing you could say about a good use of a free hour?

  8. What is one detail you remember about a moment you spoke up?

  9. What would make a good story about a phone-free afternoon?

  10. What is one detail you remember about a favorite way to recharge?

  11. How would you describe an everyday invention in three words?

  12. What is one detail you remember about a goal you changed?

  13. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a personal style experiment?

  14. What question would you ask someone about a fair rule for your group?

  15. What is a small thing you appreciate about a question you wish adults asked?

Little adventures

  1. What would you like to understand better about a personal style experiment?

  2. What is a surprising thing you could say about a way to help a new student?

  3. What is a surprising thing you could say about a story told through pictures?

  4. What advice would you give someone thinking about a favorite way to recharge?

  5. What is a small thing you appreciate about a film that surprised you?

  6. What would you like to understand better about a subject that became interesting?

  7. What would make a good story about an everyday invention?

  8. What is one detail you remember about a topic for a podcast?

  9. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a subject that became interesting?

  10. What advice would you give someone thinking about a small tradition with friends?

  11. What is a small thing you appreciate about a club you would start?

  12. What is a small thing you appreciate about a lesson from a group challenge?

  13. What would you like to understand better about a hobby you want to keep?

  14. What would you like to understand better about an idea for a short film?

  15. What would you tell a friend about a phone-free afternoon?

How to play with teens

Ask one question and give everyone a short turn. Listen without interrupting, and let anyone pass. For a mixed group, start light, leave space for a story, and ask before making a question more personal. Passing is always welcome.

Let's play

A quick round

Pick ten prompts and keep each answer to one sentence. Stop when the group wants to talk more.

A story round

Use fewer prompts and invite an optional follow-up. Let the person answering decide how much to share.

A paper round

Print a small set, cut out the cards, and let willing players draw a prompt. Keep a skip pile on the table.

Make it your game.

Simple rules, plenty of room for your group.

How do you play icebreakers with teens?

Ask one question and give everyone a short turn. Listen without interrupting, and let anyone pass. For a mixed group, start light, leave space for a story, and ask before making a question more personal. Passing is always welcome.

Can we play without an account or an app?

Yes. Open play mode in your browser, read a prompt aloud, and move to the next one. Every control also works without JavaScript.

Can I print these questions as cards?

Yes. Choose Print cards, select how many you want, and download a PDF with cut lines and an optional rules card. Printing is free.

Can someone skip an uncomfortable question?

Always. Skip without explaining, choose another prompt, or stop the round. Nobody owes the group a personal answer or a performance.

Are these questions appropriate for this group?

This bank is rated teens. Kids and school banks are separate from adult banks. All our content is non-explicit, and even flirty prompts stay light.

Try a different kind of question.

Would you ratherTruth or dareNever have I everThis or thatMost likely to21 questionsTwo truths and a lieConversation starters