Conversation starters are obviously a great way to get the conversation going. But a conversation game offers another angle for getting conversation started.
Time Bomb is a really simple game but helps people find out new facts about each other.
The rules are simple, you have one minute to talk about the topic you are more of an expert on than anyone else – Yourself!
In the space of a minute, you have to say as many things about yourself that you can think of.
They could be things you like, places you’ve been to, experiences you’ve had, things you’ve done. Anything. They could even be opinions, confessions, declarations or ambitions.
“The brain works in a different way when improvising on the spot. This helps generate a different kind of conversation.”
Someone in the room can count how many things you mention, and others will see who can get the biggest score.
Over the course of your minute, there may be a lot of laughs & surprises. But if you list around 25 things over the course of the minute, chances are that the group will notice at least 1 or 2 of those things you mentioned and want to learn more.
The brain works in a different way when improvising on the spot than it would if it had thought about it in advance. This helps generate a different kind of conversation.
Your time starts now.
Let’s Talk.
Try this fun exercise the next time you are helping someone celebrate their birthday.