Asking and answering questions is more than just a way to exchange information – it’s a powerful tool for building connections, fostering camaraderie, and deepening understanding. In any setting, whether personal or professional, meaningful conversations create opportunities for stronger relationships and mutual trust. When individuals feel heard and valued, they are more likely to engage, collaborate, and form lasting connections.

The best icebreaker questions go beyond the surface level. The What Makes You You Thumball is designed to go beyond small talk. With 32 thought-provoking "What?" questions, this interactive game encourages players to reflect, share, and discover more about those around them. Whether used in classrooms, team-building exercises, or social gatherings, the What Makes You You Thumball prompts are the best icebreaker questions to start the conversation in a meaningful way, making every conversation more engaging, insightful, and memorable.

Use the What Makes You You Thumball in your next team-building session! This Thumball has the best icebreaker questions to open your training, or you can even use it as a movement break. Simply toss the ball around and answer the prompt under your thumb when you catch the ball.

Here are some facilitation tips to make sure you get the most out of this Thumball:

Tip 1: Use It as an Icebreaker
Take the first five to ten minutes of your training for this activity. To keep it concise, limit the number of passes or allow participants to answer the prompt in one sentence to make sure everyone gets a turn.

Tip 2: Use It as a Key Part of Training
Divide players into small groups and have them pass the ball around to ensure everyone gets a chance to answer. Consider pairing individuals who don't usually work together to build cross-team collaboration. Allow follow-up questions and responses to encourage deeper discussions.

Tip 3: Set Ground Rules
Before you start tossing the ball, set ground rules, such as no talking over one another and actively listening to what another person is saying.

By playing in teams, participants will learn about and discuss these qualities:

• Skills and interests
• Quirks, wishes and facts
• Motivations & fears
• Likes & dislikes
• Goals and contributions

Looking for a fun and effortless way to break the ice and spark meaningful conversations? Thumballs are one of the best collaboration activities for teams. Just toss, catch, and respond to the prompt under your thumb – it's that simple. With engaging and intuitive topics, Thumballs create a relaxed, stress-free environment that energizes any training session, encourages participation, and makes learning more interactive. Get ready to turn every toss into a chance for connection, insight, and fun.

Mary Miller Pembleton, a speech pathologist, created Thumball™ to engage her students with learning challenges by combining speech activities with ball games. After a dream inspired her to market the product, she and her husband Gregg developed and patented Thumball™, which is now used to improve communication and social skills in various settings. Their business, Answers In Motion, also customizes Thumballs for HRDQ and other companies. The product's success has grown with increased publicity and sales, fulfilling their vision of making Thumball™ a household name.