Description

Getting Acquainted Thumball® Set is your go-to icebreaker for building relationships and sparking authentic conversation. Each set includes 6 Silver Series Thumballs (6″ stuffed vinyl balls), each pre-printed with 32 unique prompts—for a grand total of nearly 200 engaging questions. Whether your group is meeting for the first time or already knows each other, these Thumballs help surface interesting discussion so you can talk about topics that matter.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

6 Thumballs: What Makes You YOU, Common Ground, Session Openers, Which Are You & Why?, Shaped by Our Past, Getting to Know You - see below for more information about each of the balls included in the set.
32 prompts each = almost 200 conversation starters
Free large mesh bag for easy transport and visibility

KEY BENEFITS

Fast connections: Toss it around and watch dialogue unfold—no prep needed
Built for meaningful sharing: Suitable for both light-hearted and deeper conversation
Portable & organized: Mesh bag keeps everything together and ready for action
Trainer-endorsed: All prompts crafted by Trainers Warehouse experts for engaging conversations

HOW TO FACILITATE

Start with one Thumball—toss it to a participant.
They read the prompt under their thumb and share their response.
Pass or toss to someone else.
Option to debrief by asking “What surprised you?” or “What resonated most?”

FAQS

Q: Is this set good for me if my group wants to have deeper conversations?
A: If you want to go deeper into different topics, we might suggest the Team Dynamics Thumball Set or the Emotional Intelligence Thumball Set.

Q: Who benefits most from this set?
A: While the set is ideal for facilitators, trainers, instructors, or event hosts who want to deepen connections between participants and make conversation easier, the real beneficiaries are the participants who are able to learn more about each other (ane maybe even themselves).

Q: How do I care for the Thumballs and bag?
A: Wipe the Thumballs clean with a damp cloth. Let them dry before storing. The mesh bag is lightweight and washable if needed.

180 CONVERSATION PROMPTS TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS, FRIENDSHIPS, AND MUTUAL RESPECT!

Whether your group already knows each other well or is just meeting for the first time, the Getting Acquainted Thumball Set will have a perfect set of discussion prompts. The set of 6 Silver Series Thumballs offers almost 200 discussion topics to stimulate conversation. Choose a ball that will help stir up simple conversation or develop deeper, more meaningful relationships. The balls are super easy to use! Just toss it to another player and ask the recipient to look under their thumb and respond to the prompt. With this playful tool, you'll:

Learn what makes your teammates unique with WHAT MAKES YOU YOU
Find COMMON GROUND with others in your group
Open your group up to more meaningful sharing with SESSION OPENERS?
Learn where folks fall on a variety of continuums with WHICH ARE YOU AND WHY?
Understand how others were SHAPED BY THEIR PAST
GET TO KNOW friend, family or colleagues a little better

The Getting Acquainted Thumball Set is conveniently packaged in a large mesh bag, which allows you to carry them around comfortably and stay organized.

Each Silver Series Thumball™ (6" stuffed vinyl ball) looks like a cool soccer ball but is pre-printed with 32 questions/discussion prompts. They are suited for adults and teens alike! Following are more details about each of the popular Silver Series Thumballs in the Getting Acquainted set:

Use the What Makes You YOU Thumballto help your team learn more about the people around them and dig a little deeper than typical, superficial icebreakers questions.
The Common Ground Thumball prompts help players discover shared experiences and interests. As you try to generate conversation to build new friendships and relationships, a key challenge is finding “common ground.” This ball offers a fun way to uncover these commonalities.
The Session Openers Thumball is a great way to set the groundwork for deeper conversations. It was developed to help groups scratch below the surface and explore motivations, goals, and what makes you tick.
On the Which are You and Why? Thumball each prompt offers an “either/or” choice so that players can share where they'd put themselves on the spectrum –Lake or Ocean; Whisper or Yell; Words or Pictures; Lead or Follow; etc.—making this a fun and unusual icebreaker.
The Shaped by Our Past Thumball brings to light each person's personal history. After all, we are who we are today because of our lifetime of experiences. Encourage your group to share details of their past -- school, friends, family, hobbies, challenges, and more!
The Getting to Know You Thumball asks probing questions that get to your phobias, wishes, and favorite moments. For individuals who know each other pretty well already, it's an excellent way to dig a little deeper and learn something more!

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COMPARE THUMBALL® SETS

Set	# of Balls	Included Thumballs	Focus / Themes	Best For
Team Development Set	6	Get Happy at Work, Team Dynamics, Diversity, Workplace Ethics, Stress Management, Be a Leader	Collaboration, leadership, workplace culture, resilience	Corporate training, retreats, leadership workshops
Getting Acquainted Set	6	What Makes You YOU?, Common Ground, Session Openers, Shaped by Our Past, Getting to Know You, Which Are You & Why?	Introductions, rapport-building, personal storytelling	Kickoffs, onboarding, classrooms, networking events
EQ (Emotional Intelligence) Set	6	Emotional Intelligence, Building Trust, What Makes You YOU?, Common Ground, Developing Resilience, Getting to Know You	Self-awareness, empathy, resilience, trust-building	Leadership development, coaching, EQ workshops
Sessions Set	3	Session Openers, Session Review, Session Closers	Icebreakers, reflection, session wrap-ups	Trainers, facilitators, classroom instructors
Diversity & DEI Set	2	Diversity, DEI	Diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging	DEI workshops, community conversations, team development
Just for Fun Set	6	Favorites, Would You Rather, Which Are You & Why?, What Makes You YOU?, Shaped by Our Past, Energy Break	Fun icebreakers, energizers, and lighthearted sharing	Breaks, youth programs, student groups, casual team events
Wellness Set	6	Stress Management, Get Happy at Work, Developing Resilience, Change Management, Emotional Intelligence, Energy Break	Wellness, resilience, change, stress management	HR wellness programs, health initiatives, mindfulness workshops