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Towards the common

A group game where you get to know each other by finding common and different experiences.
Time

5–15 min

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

No equipment needed

Participants

4–30

How?

How to do it

Tip
You can collect statements in advance or let the participants come up with them. They can be both simple and more profound statements, such as:
– I am a morning person
– I don’t like winter
– I want to learn something new this year
– Meeting new people makes me nervous

  1. Divide the participants into pairs.

  2. The pairs stand facing each other about 3–5 meters apart (e.g., on opposite sides of the room).

  3. The instructor takes turns saying different statements, such as “I like to dance” or “I like music.”

  4. If the pair agrees with the statement, they take a step towards each other. If they disagree, they stay where they are.

  5. The game ends when the pairs’ toes touch each other.

Why?

The method strengthens the sense of belonging and encourages open interaction. Finding similarities supports social security and trust.