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Speed Social

Meet 20 new people in one hour

30-80 people1-1.5 hours

A structured social mixer where attendees rotate through quick 3-minute conversations with icebreaker prompts. Like speed dating, but for making friends. Low-pressure, high-connection.

What You Need

Numbered table cards or seat labels
Printed icebreaker prompt cards (one per table)
Timer (phone or projector countdown)
Speaker for music between rounds
Name tags and markers
Snacks/drinks (optional but recommended)

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Choose a Venue

Café, study lounge, or outdoor patio with moveable chairs. You need pairs of seats facing each other, spaced so conversations don't overlap too much.

2

Prepare Prompts

Write 20+ icebreaker questions that are fun, not cringe. Examples: 'What's the most unhinged thing on your phone's camera roll?' or 'What's a hill you'd die on that nobody cares about?'

3

Set Up Stations

Number each pair of seats. Place one icebreaker prompt card at each station. Set up a visible timer.

4

Check-In & Name Tags

As people arrive, give them name tags and assign starting seat numbers. Brief them on the format: 3 min per conversation, bell rings, one row rotates.

5

Run Rounds

Start the timer. Play light background music. Ring a bell or buzzer after 3 minutes. One row stands and shifts one seat to the right. Repeat 10-15 times.

6

Free Mingle

After rounds end, open it up for free conversation. People will naturally gravitate to the people they clicked with. This is where real connections form.

Promotion Tips

  • Market it as 'make friends without the awkwardness'
  • Post funny icebreaker previews on Stories
  • Partner with freshman-oriented orgs for reach
  • Emphasize 'come alone — that's the point'

Content Capture Tips

Film a montage of different conversations — the laughing, the surprised faces, the awkward but wholesome moments. Interview 3-4 attendees after asking 'who did you click with?' This format creates amazing authentic content.

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