Lining up

The objective of the game "Mise en ordre" is to provide a quick and dynamic icebreaker for groups of 10 people or more. This game is ideal for filling a short period of time, about 5 minutes, while encouraging interaction and collaboration within the group.

To organize this game effectively, start by gathering all participants in a space where they can easily move around. The game leader then chooses a criterion based on which the group must line up. For example, if the chosen criterion is birthdates, the group lines up starting from the person born in January at one end to the person born in December at the other end, with everyone else placed in between in chronological order.

Other criteria ideas can include:

The interest of this game in team building or as an icebreaker lies in encouraging participants to communicate quickly and effectively to agree on their position in the line. This process helps break initial barriers, foster a sense of camaraderie, and establish foundations for collaboration. Moreover, this game allows participants to discover interesting and sometimes surprising information about their colleagues, which can serve as a starting point for further conversations.