Let’s face it, staring at the same four walls during endless video calls can get old fast. But fear not, remote teams! Here are 10 energizing virtual team building games to liven up your next Zoom session and boost team morale:
- Virtual Pictionary Party: Unleash your inner artist with a classic game of Pictionary! Use Zoom’s whiteboard feature or a collaborative drawing app like Scribbl.io. Divide into teams and take turns drawing funny prompts related to work or pop culture. Laughter guaranteed!
- Zoom Bingo: It’s a bingo bonanza! Prepare custom bingo cards with squares containing funny work-from-home situations (“Cat walks across keyboard during meeting”) or team member quirks (“Always has a coffee mug in hand”). As the game progresses, call out squares that might resonate with your team. First to a full house wins!
- Virtual Escape Room Challenge: Take it up a notch with a virtual escape room challenge! There are plenty of online escape room experiences designed specifically for remote teams. Work together to solve puzzles, crack codes, and escape the virtual room within a time limit. Problem-solving skills on point!
- Two Truths and a Lie: Get to know your teammates better with a game of “Two Truths and a Lie.” Each player shares three statements about themselves – two truths and one lie. The team then has to guess which statement is the fib. Prepare to be surprised by your colleagues’ hidden talents and hobbies!
- Virtual Scavenger Hunt: Spark some friendly competition with a virtual scavenger hunt! Create a list of quirky items for participants to find around their homes within a time limit (think “the fluffiest house slipper” or “the most creative mug”). The first player to find all the items wins bragging rights!
- Virtual Talent Show: Channel your inner rockstar (or comedian) with a virtual talent show! Encourage your team to showcase their hidden talents, from singing and dancing to beatboxing or juggling. It’ll be a night of laughter, discovery, and maybe even a surprise office comedian!
- Group Trivia Extravaganza: Test your team’s trivia knowledge with a themed trivia session. There are many online quiz platforms that offer a variety of trivia categories. Choose a theme that aligns with your team’s interests or work field, and let the friendly competition begin!
- Would You Rather?: Spark some hilarious (and sometimes thought-provoking) discussions with a game of “Would You Rather?” Prepare a list of hypothetical scenarios and have your team vote on which option they’d choose. Get ready for some surprising answers and lively debates!
- Build a Masterpiece (One Piece at a Time): Unleash your team’s creativity with a collaborative drawing challenge. Start with a blank canvas on Zoom’s whiteboard. Each team member takes turns adding one line or shape to the artwork, building upon what others have created. The final result might be a masterpiece or a hilarious mess, but the fun is in the process!
- Background Story Bonanza: Add some silliness to your next meeting with a background story game. Everyone chooses a funny or interesting virtual background and takes turns crafting a backstory for it. Let your imagination run wild and prepare to be amazed by the wacky stories that unfold!
Bonus Tip: Spice up your games by offering small prizes for the winners, like gift cards or extra vacation days.
So, ditch the meeting monotony and get ready to have some virtual fun with your team!
