icebreaker activity

For class tomorrow, I have to instruct an icebreaker activity. I have decided on an activity that’s called, “Solemn and Silent,” and it’s mainly about self-control. Each person has to stand up, pair up with a partner, and stand back to back to one another. After the count of three, everyone will need to turn and face their partner, maintain eye contact, and try to continue to be solemn and serious with each other. Another rule of this icebreaker activity is that the participants cannot talk to their partners. If someone smiles or laughs, then they are out of the game and have to take a seat. The participants, who are still in the game, have to find a new partner and repeat the act. This activity will continue until everyone is out of the game. By some chance, if some of the participants are able to remain solemn and silent, then the participants who are already out of the game can disrupt them by talking to them. It will interesting to see how long everyone can keep a straight facial expression.