Games and Activities

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These icebreakers and games are designed to help participants become familiar with the DISC model while fostering open discussions about how understanding personality types can enhance communication, collaboration, and unity within a group.

​Leaders can use the following icebreakers and games to introduce or reinforce the DISC model in group settings, making the learning process engaging and interactive. These activities are most effective when the basic principles of the DISC model have already been explained during a workshop or seminar.

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DISC BINGO

Print and distribute our custom BINGO card, which features various characteristics from the four DISC personality types. This interactive activity is a fun way to help participants better understand and identify these traits in themselves and others. As participants mingle, they should engage in conversation to discover who among them exhibits the specific traits listed on the card. Once they find someone who matches a particular trait, they should ask that person to sign the corresponding square on their BINGO card.

This activity encourages networking and deeper conversations, as participants must actively listen and connect with each other to complete their cards. The first participant to fill a row, column, or diagonal line on their BINGO card wins the game. This engaging exercise is perfect for team-building events, workshops, or any group setting where you want to promote interaction and a deeper understanding of DISC personality types.
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To get started, simply click the image to download a printable PDF of the BINGO card, and you’ll be ready to add a dynamic, educational element to your event.

Quiz Show

The DISC Quiz Show is an interactive and competitive game designed to reinforce participants' understanding of the DISC personality types. Teams will answer questions related to the DISC model, with points awarded for correct answers. Have participants either ring a bell or raise their hands to answer. The team with the most points at the end of the game wins. Here are questions you can ask that are divided into different rounds:

⨂​ Basic Concepts

1. What does the "D" in DISC stand for? Dominant
2. Which DISC type is most likely to prioritize results and efficiency? Dominant
3. What does the "I" in DISC stand for? Influencing
4. Which DISC type is known for being enthusiastic and outgoing? Influencing
5. What does the "S" in DISC stand for? Steady
6. Which DISC type values stability and harmonious relationships? Steady
7. What does the "C" in DISC stand for? Compliant
8. Which DISC type is detail-oriented and focused on accuracy?​ Compliant

⨂ Deeper Insights

1. Which DISC type might struggle with flexibility, preferring structured environments and clear rules? Compliant
2. Which DISC type is likely to take on more responsibility than necessary, believing they can do it better themselves? Dominant
3. Which DISC type might find it challenging to share leadership roles, preferring to maintain control over the process? Dominant
4. Which DISC type is likely to prioritize facts and data over emotions when making decisions? Compliant
5. Which DISC type might be more prone to procrastination due to their high need for accuracy and fear of making mistakes? Compliant
6. Which DISC type might feel undervalued in environments that reward assertiveness and visibility over consistency and support? Steady

⨂ Application & Scenarios

1. In a team meeting, which DISC type is likely to take charge and direct the conversation? Dominant
2. Which DISC type might excel in roles that require persuasion and motivational speaking? Influencing
3. In a conflict situation, which DISC type might act as the peacemaker and try to maintain harmony? Steady
4. Which DISC type is likely to thrive in roles that require meticulous attention to detail, such as quality control? Compliant
5. If you need a team member to take quick, decisive action in an emergency, which DISC type would you likely rely on? Dominant
6. Which DISC type is most likely to avoid confrontation and prefer to work behind the scenes? Steady

⨂ Understanding Others

1. True or False: The DISC model suggests that everyone exhibits a blend of all four DISC types. True
2. Which DISC type is likely to be motivated by social recognition and group activities? Influencing
3. Which DISC type might be perceived as overly cautious or critical because of their focus on details and adherence to rules? Compliant
4. In a team setting, which DISC type would most likely enjoy taking on a supportive role, helping others succeed? Steady
5. Which DISC type is likely to value detailed instructions and clear expectations when starting a new task? Compliant

Match the Quotes

Prepare a list of quotes from various authors, celebrities, and popular figures that relate to each DISC type. Have participants work in small groups to match the quotes with the corresponding personality type and discuss how the quotes can guide their interactions with others. Here is a list of quotes to get you started:

Dominant (D):

1. “Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.” - Henry David Thoreau
2. “The most effective way to do it, is to do it.” - Amelia Earhart
3. “The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me.” - Ayn Rand
4. “Don’t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.” - Sam Levenson

Influencing (I):

1. “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” - Maya Angelou
2. “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” - Steve Jobs
3. “A day without laughter is a day wasted.” - Charlie Chaplin
4. “The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.” - Oprah Winfrey

Steady (S):

1. “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” - Helen Keller
2. “In a gentle way, you can shake the world.” - Mahatma Gandhi
3. “Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” - Mark Twain
4. “Peace begins with a smile.” - Mother Teresa

Compliant (C):

1. “Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of intelligent effort.” - John Ruskin
2. “The devil is in the details.” - Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
3. “A place for everything, everything in its place.” - Benjamin Franklin
4. “Excellence is not a skill, it’s an attitude.” - Ralph Marston