Hand everyone a playing card as they come in. During the mixer call out different combinations that they have to form a group with. Example: four of a kind, a flush, two pairs, etc.
Option: Once they get in their group, have them answer a pre-planned ice-breaker question. It could be something fun and related or unrelated to the discussion that night.
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June 29, 2011 at 12:00 amThis is an quick and easy mixer. It takes minimal prep (just bring a deck or two of cards) and it gets people mingling (and that’s the purpose… right?)