Jenga Questions
Write questions on Jenga blocks - pull a block, answer the question. Combines game fun with getting to know each other.
15-30 min
4-12 people
low
basic
About This Game
Jenga Questions transforms the classic stacking game into an icebreaker. Write different getting-to-know-you questions on each Jenga block. Players take turns pulling blocks - before placing it on top, they answer the question written on it. Combines physical game challenge with meaningful conversation.
Objectives
- Answer icebreaker questions in fun context
- Add game element to reduce pressure
- Practice focus and steady hands
- Create casual conversation atmosphere
How to Run This Game
Facilitator Script:
"[Before session: Write a different question on each Jenga block with permanent marker. Mix easy and deeper questions.]"
Actions:
- Buy standard Jenga set (54 blocks)
- Write question on each block
- Mix question depths: easy, medium, personal
- Set up tower before meeting
Tips:
- • Prep takes 30 min but reusable
- • Sample questions: First job? Bucket list? Hidden talent? Childhood dream? Proudest moment?
Facilitator Script:
"We're playing Jenga Questions! Same as regular Jenga - carefully pull out a block - BUT before you place it on top, read and answer the question on your block. Then stack it and next person goes. If the tower falls, we start over!"
Actions:
- Set up Jenga tower in center
- Explain: pull block, read question, answer, stack on top
- Demonstrate first turn
- Establish turn order
Tips:
- • Sit in circle around tower
- • Keep answers 30-60 seconds
- • Falling tower is part of the fun!
Facilitator Script:
"[After each pull] Great! What's your question? ... Nice answer! Stack it on top. [Next person's turn]"
Actions:
- Each person: pull block carefully
- Read question out loud
- Answer the question (30-60 sec)
- Stack block on top
- Continue until tower falls or time runs out
Tips:
- • Tower usually falls 2-3 times in 30 min
- • When it falls: celebrate, rebuild, continue
- • Can ask follow-up questions
- • Some blocks may repeat - pick different nearby question
Facilitator Tips
- One-time 30-min prep for reusable game
- Works great for: small teams, 1:1s, family gatherings
- Tension of game makes answers flow naturally
- Can use sticky notes instead of writing on blocks
Common Challenges & Solutions
Variations & Adaptations
All questions on one theme: work, travel, childhood, goals, etc.
Different color blocks worth different points (light questions = 1pt, deep = 3pts)
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