Let’s be honest; the media has a somewhat skewed view of what many sororities are. If you and your sorority don’t necessarily sleep with every kid on campus or throw a dummy every other weekend, that’s fine. But you still want to have fun! If you’re in the mood for a more laid-back party that harkens back to your childhood sleepover years or even a fancy dinner with fancy dress-ups and snacks just for fun, there are plenty of fun things you can do to give it a little extra spice. life to your party. Here are some icebreaker ideas for your next sorority party:
• Play “Two Truths and a Lie”. This is a fun game where you meet people who can tell big lies and also have some pretty wacky real-life stories. Have everyone in the room write her name at the top of a piece of paper, and then have her write two things about her that are true and one that is a lie. Obviously, they should be mixed together so that it is not automatically obvious what order they are in.
You can designate a reader to tell everyone’s truths and lies, or you can have each girl read her own, which is more interesting because then you can have body language to help you discern which are true and which are. lies. Every time someone reads, they read the three statements and the group has to guess what the lie is.
• Play charades. This old classic can be adapted to your sorority or school with different tracks. If you want something that more people are easily involved in, you can give Pictionary a try, as more people tend to do things like draw rather than act without words.
• Play Truth or Dare. If you really want to go back to your childhood days, play by truth or challenge. It may be a good idea to establish some ground rules first, especially if you are playing with a large group of girls with a few people who don’t know all of them. Everyone will feel more comfortable knowing that you won’t be pressured to do something completely self-deprecating or to reveal your deepest secrets!
• Cook dinner together. This is not a game, but it can be one of the best icebreakers. If you are not planning a party for more than five or ten people, everyone should go to the kitchen and cook a complicated meal together. Raise the bar for Frank Sinatra, who makes all cakes grow better and all wines taste twice as much, and have fun experimenting with new foods and flavors. The conversation will flow as your hands work and you will probably have a much better time than you ever thought possible.