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Group mixing activity that transforms passive audiences into connected groups.

  • Simple, rapid execution
  • Highly interactive
  • Breaks down cliques
  • Forms random small groups
  • No props

Step-by-Step Instructions

This group mixing activity creates natural conversations through shared characteristics and preferences. Categories transforms passive audiences into connected groups by inviting people to discover what they have in common with others. Trainers, teachers and group facilitators value how this group mixing activity naturally encourages social interaction whilst helping people meet new faces in non-threatening ways. The blend of movement and discovery makes it perfect for workshops, conferences or classroom settings where breaking down social barriers is essential.

Categories – Group Mixing Activity
  1. Assemble your group in front of you.
  2. Announce a particular category, such as ‘colour of eyes.’
  3. Ask everyone to find all other people in the group who identify with the same category.
  4. Repeat, with a series of two-group and multi-group categories, to successfully mix your group (refer to the How to Play Narrative and Variations tabs for dozens more options.)

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