Superlatives (Most Likely To...)
Team members vote on fun superlatives like "Most likely to survive a zombie apocalypse" or "Most likely to become a celebrity." Playful recognition that reveals team perceptions and creates laughs.
15-25 min
5-50 people
medium
None needed
About This Game
Superlatives (Most Likely To...) transforms the classic yearbook tradition into an engaging team icebreaker. The facilitator reads out playful categories, and team members either vote anonymously or nominate colleagues they think fit each superlative best. Categories range from humorous ("Most likely to talk their way out of a traffic ticket") to work-related ("Most likely to have 50 browser tabs open") to adventurous ("Most likely to climb Mount Everest"). This activity works brilliantly because it combines recognition, humor, and team observation. People love hearing positive (and funny) things teammates think about them, and the voting creates engagement and discussion. It's low-pressure, requires no preparation from participants, and generates natural conversation and laughter.
Objectives
- Create positive recognition by highlighting unique traits team members notice in each other
- Generate laughter and fun through playful, lighthearted categories
- Reveal team dynamics and how colleagues perceive each other
- Build connections through shared humor and friendly teasing
- Help quieter team members get recognized for traits others might not verbalize otherwise
How to Run This Game
Facilitator Script:
"We're going to do team superlatives - just like yearbook awards, but way more fun! I'll read categories like 'Most likely to...' and you'll vote for the person who best fits. These are all in good fun, so keep it positive and playful. You can vote for yourself too! After each category, we'll reveal the winner and give them a chance to respond. Ready for some laughs?"
Actions:
- Explain the voting format clearly (raise hands, chat votes, or anonymous poll)
- Set tone: positive, fun, and inclusive
- Emphasize that all categories are lighthearted
- Clarify whether people can vote for themselves (recommendation: yes!)
Tips:
- • Set expectations early: these should make people feel good, not embarrassed
- • For virtual: use polling features or chat-based voting
- • For in-person: hand-raising or secret ballot (depending on group comfort)
- • Have 10-15 categories prepared but read the room - fewer may be enough
Facilitator Script:
"Let's start with an easy one: Most likely to accidentally send a message to the wrong chat. Who's that? Everyone think of your vote... okay, raise your hands or type in chat! And the winner is... [Name]! [Name], care to defend yourself or share a story?"
Actions:
- Read the first category with enthusiasm
- Give 5-10 seconds for thinking
- Collect votes (hands, chat, poll)
- Announce winner with celebratory tone
- Invite winner to briefly respond (30 seconds max)
Tips:
- • Start with universally relatable categories that apply to everyone
- • Good starters: "Most likely to have coffee addiction," "Most likely to be late," "Most likely to send long voice messages"
- • Keep first few categories light and safe to build comfort
- • Watch for people who haven't been nominated yet - adjust categories to include them
Facilitator Script:
"Next up: Most likely to survive on a deserted island. Think skills, personality, resourcefulness... Vote now! ...And it's [Name]! [Name], what's your survival strategy?"
Actions:
- Continue through 8-12 more categories
- Mix humorous, adventurous, and personality-based superlatives
- Maintain energy and pacing - keep it moving
- Celebrate each winner enthusiastically
Tips:
- • Variety is key: mix professional, personal, hypothetical, and silly categories
- • Examples: "Most likely to become famous," "Most likely to win a dance-off," "Most likely to befriend a stranger on a plane"
- • If someone keeps winning, playfully acknowledge it but keep voting fair
- • Watch group energy - if a category flops, move on quickly
Facilitator Script:
"Last one - this is a good one: Most likely to make your day better when you're having a rough time. Think about who brings that positive energy... Vote! ...Beautiful, it's [Name]. That's a wonderful recognition. Let's give everyone a round of applause - you're all superlative in your own ways!"
Actions:
- End with an especially positive or heartfelt category
- Acknowledge all participants, not just winners
- Invite brief reflections: "Any surprising results?" or "What did you learn?"
- Close with group appreciation
Tips:
- • Final category should be warm and sincere - leaves people feeling good
- • Good closers: "Most likely to make everyone feel included," "Most likely to help without being asked," "Most likely to bring the team together"
- • Acknowledge people who didn't win many but contributed great energy
- • Keep closing brief - end on a high note
Facilitator Tips
- Prepare 15-20 categories but be ready to improvise based on team chemistry and energy
- Mix ratios: 40% funny/silly, 30% personality-based, 20% skills-based, 10% heartfelt
- If virtual, use chat for voting but verbally announce results to maintain energy and connection
- Write categories with positive framing - even silly ones should feel like compliments
- Watch for power dynamics: if managers are present, avoid categories that could feel like performance reviews
- Time management: spend 1-2 minutes per category maximum. 10-12 categories in 20 minutes is ideal.
- Have a "wildcard round" where participants suggest the final 1-2 categories themselves
- Consider creating a shared document afterward listing all superlatives and winners - makes a great team memory
Common Challenges & Solutions
Variations & Adaptations
Use anonymous digital polls (Slido, Mentimeter, Google Forms) so people vote privately. Results are revealed without anyone knowing who voted for whom. Reduces pressure and encourages honest voting.
Align categories with a theme: all work-related ("Most likely to debug impossible code"), all travel-related ("Most likely to lose their passport"), or all based on a specific scenario like "zombie apocalypse skills."
Create a mock awards ceremony: play dramatic music, create silly "certificates" or digital badges, have winners give short acceptance speeches. Adds production value and humor.
Include 2-3 categories where people nominate themselves instead of others. Examples: "I'm most likely to..." followed by a confession. Adds vulnerability and self-awareness.
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