Speed Friending
- Players: 8 or more
- Duration: 20 - 30 min
- Free to play
How to play
Set up two rows of chairs facing each other. Pairs get two minutes to talk, guided by a question the host announces each round — "What's the best trip you've ever taken?" or "What skill would you love to learn?" When the bell rings, one row shifts one seat down and a new round begins with a new question. After eight rounds, everyone has genuinely met eight people. The single best opener for events where most attendees are strangers.
What you'll need
- Chairs
- Bell or timer ↗
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