The M&M Game – A Fun Icebreaker Game for Kids
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The first days of school can feel exciting (and a little nerve-wracking) for kids. Icebreaker activities are a great way to help everyone relax, laugh, and start building connections.
One of my favorites is The M&M Game—a simple, colorful ice breaker activity that gets kids talking while having fun. It works for classrooms, homeschool groups, co-ops, youth groups, and even family game nights.
How to Play the M&M Game
You’ll need:
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A bag of M&Ms (or any colorful candy—Skittles work too!)
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The M&M Game color key (see printable below)
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Small cup, bowl, baggies, or napkin for each player
Give Everyone Some M&Ms
Pass out 5–10 M&Ms to each player in a small bag or cup. Let them know they can’t eat them yet!
Explain the Color Key
Each M&M color represents a type of question to answer. For example:
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Red – Share something you love to eat
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Orange – Share your favorite hobby
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Yellow – Share a place you’d love to visit
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Green – Share something you’re good at
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Blue – Share a favorite book or movie
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Brown – Share something you did this summer
Take Turns Sharing
Sit in rows (speed dating style), or in a circle. Take turns answering the questions matching up with their candies.
Eat and Enjoy!
Once everyone has shared, let them enjoy their M&Ms.
Dye-Free Candy & Treat Options
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Unreal® Gems – naturally colored candy-coated chocolates
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No Whey! Choco NoNo’s – dye-free and allergen-friendly
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YumEarth® Giggles – dye-free fruit chews (like Skittles)
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Trader Joe’s Candy-Coated Chocolates – naturally colored
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Fruit Snacks – not a perfect shape match, but still colorful
Re-usable Non-Candy Options (for classrooms or sugar-free groups)
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Pom-poms in assorted colors
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Buttons in assorted colors
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LEGO bricks in assorted colors- they could build together as they go!
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Colored paper circles
Free Printable M&M Game Sheet
I’ve made a colorful printable you can use year after year!
Click here to download your M&M Game Printable:
More Icebreaker Ideas You’ll Love
If you enjoyed this game, check out my post: Icebreaker Getting to Know You Activities for Kids. It’s packed with creative activities to help your kids get to know each other!
Also check out my Printable Getting to Know You Bingo Game Card
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