Games / Icebreaker / Where in the World

Icebreaker

Where in the World

Everyone marks a place that matters to them on a shared map.

Time
10 min
Group
10–60 people
Format
Any
Energy
Calm
Budget
Free
Materials
A large map and sticky dots, or a shared online map

How to run it

  1. 1
    Put up a map, or share a map link.
  2. 2
    Each person marks where they were born or a favourite place.
  3. 3
    Ask a few people to tell the story behind their pin.

Variations

  • Use two colours: born here, want to visit here.
  • Leave the map up for the week.

Host tips

Use first names on the dots only.
Great for new joiners and offsites.