By leah jones
Team building activities might elicit an eye roll from those who question their effectiveness. However, they are important for boosting morale and good energy amongst co-workers to create a better work environment.
Here are some fun team building activities that involve collaboration and problem solving, as well as ideas for entertaining group outings and exercises to bring people together.
Using only spaghetti, tape, string and a marshmallow, teams must build the tallest free-standing tower – with the marshmallow on top.
Teams are given a silly or thought-provoking topic (“cats are better coworkers than dogs”) and must work together to create arguments and present them.
One person describes an image or shape without naming it, while the other draws based only on that description.
Lay out an obstacle course using objects (cones, chairs, cups, etc.). One team member is blindfolded and guided through it by a partner’s verbal instructions.
This is a fun activity from grade school. The goal is for the team to find a creative way to support an egg and prevent it from cracking once it is dropped on the ground.
Create a series of clues or riddles that lead to a “code” or passphrase. The first team to crack it wins.
Lighthearted And Fun Team Building Activities
Two Truths And A Lie "Jeopardy!"-Style Office Trivia Classic Show & Tell
Brainy Team Building Ideas
Escape Room (Virtual Or IRL) Murder Mystery Game (Online Or Physical Kit) Jigsaw Or Other Puzzle Games
Brainy Team Building Ideas
Build A Team Mural Or Vision Board "Nailed It" Bake-Off Or Craft-Off To Recreate Pinterest Photos Lip Sync Battle Or Karaoke
Competitive Fun
Office Olympics (Like Paper Toss, Chair Races Or Desktop Curling) In-Person Or Virtual Scavenger Hunt Trivia Tournament Using Apps Like Kahoot Or Quizbreaker
Remote Team Building Activities
Online Game Night With Games Like Skribbl.io, Gartic Phone, Jackbox Or Among Us Charades Solving Brain Teasers Or Riddles