Card Match

Purpose. A trivia-flavored twist on the classic matching mixer.

When to use. Early in a session, especially with a group that doesn't know each other well yet.

Best for. Any group size, in person.

• Prepare a set of trivia question and answer cards in advance, one card per participant, so every question has its matching answer somewhere in the room.

Room setup. Enough open space for participants to mingle and compare cards verbally.

Virtual setup. This works best in person. If you must run it virtually, assign matching pairs directly into breakout rooms instead.

Hybrid setup. Assign remote participants into pairs separately, then announce all pairs together.

Materials. Prepared trivia question/answer cards

1. Before the session, prepare a set of trivia question and answer cards, enough for every participant to hold one card.
2. Hand out one card to each participant, some holding questions, others holding the matching answers.
3. Explain the challenge: mingle and speak your card's content aloud to others, without showing it, to find your matching question or answer.
4. Once paired, have each pair confirm their match and introduce themselves.

Learning outcome. Participants leave having found a partner and picked up a bit of trivia along the way.

• Trivia question/answer cards prepared
• Debrief questions ready
• Timer set for 30 min
• Open floor space for mingling