Icebreaker Game Instructions

Part 1: Introduce Yourself and Find Your Animal Pair

  1. Upon arrival, each guest will receive a card with the name of an animal written on the back. There are 15 unique animals, and each animal is written on two cards, meaning every guest has a partner to find.
  2. Start by introducing yourself to people and learning about each other. Share a bit about who you are—your name, what you do, or something fun you like.
  3. Once introductions are done, begin the challenge of finding your partner by figuring out which animal you both share.
    • You are not allowed to say the animal's name directly.
    • Instead, describe your animal with clues (e.g., "This animal loves the ocean," "It’s an expert climber," or "It’s a symbol of wisdom").
  4. Once you find your partner, spend a few moments chatting to learn about each other.

Part 2: Discover DC Favorites

  1. On the other side of the card is space to write down the name of your partner and their favorite place to visit in Washington, DC.
  2. Throughout the party, continue mingling with others to learn their favorite DC spots. Write down each person’s name and their favorite place.
  3. At the end of the party, everyone will tally the number of unique places they’ve discovered.
  4. The guest with the most number of unique places will win a handmade pottery piece crafted by our host!