New Year’s Icebreaker Questions
New Year’s icebreakers for the first team meeting or class of January: highlights from the past year, small goals and one word for the year ahead.
How to play New Year’s Icebreakers
- Every card comes from the New Year deck of 21 questions.
- Show the card on a shared screen or hold up a phone and read the question out loud.
- Add names with Players and the card shows whose turn it is to answer first. Everyone else can answer too, or move straight on.
- Set the timer (10 to 60 seconds) to keep answers short in a big group.
- Press Next question, swipe the card or press Space. Nothing repeats until every question has been shown.
Controls
- Space, Enter or →: next question
- ←: previous question
- Swipe the card on a phone
Tips
- Ask everyone the “one word for next year” question and write the words on a board.
- Keep goals light; nobody should feel they must share a resolution.
New Year’s icebreaker questions
A sample of the 21 questions on this page.
New Year:
- What was a highlight of your year?
- What is one thing you learned this year?
- What is something you would like to try next year?
- Do you make New Year's resolutions? Why or why not?
- What is one word you would choose as your theme for next year?
- What is a small habit you would like to build next year?
- Which place would you like to visit next year?
- What is a book, show or podcast from this year you would recommend?
- What was the best meal you had this year?
- What is one skill you improved this year?
- Who taught you something useful this year?
- What is something you are proud of from this year?
FAQ
Are these good for the first meeting of the year?
Yes. They work as a five-minute opener for a team or a class.
Is there a holiday party version?
Yes, the holiday icebreaker questions page adds holiday season and winter decks.