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Two Truths and a Lie
4.8
Each person shares three statements about themselves - two true and one false. The team guesses which is the lie.
10-15 min
4-20 people
virtual, in-person, hybrid
low energyeasyNo materials
Rose, Bud, Thorn
4.9
Team members share a Rose (highlight), Bud (something they're looking forward to), and Thorn (challenge) from their week.
10-20 min
3-30 people
virtual, in-person, hybrid
low energyeasyNo materials
Virtual Scavenger Hunt
4.7
Participants race to find and show items from their home based on prompts. First to return wins!
10-15 min
3-50 people
virtual
high energyeasyNo materials
Would You Rather
4.6
Present two options and team members choose which they'd rather do. Great for sparking discussions!
5-10 min
2-100 people
virtual, in-person, hybrid
medium energyeasyNo materials
Team Trivia
4.7
Quiz about the company, team, or general knowledge. Competitive and engaging!
20-30 min
6-50 people
virtual, in-person, hybrid
high energymedium
Emoji Check-In
4.8
Each person shares how they're feeling using an emoji. Quick and visual!
3-5 min
2-50 people
virtual, in-person
low energyeasyNo materials
One Word Check-In
4.7
Everyone shares one word describing their current state - the fastest possible team mood check.
3-10 min
2-50 people
virtual, in-person, hybrid
low energyeasyNo materials
Desert Island
4.7
Teams must agree on 5 items to bring to a desert island - revealing decision-making styles and priorities.
20-30 min
4-30 people
virtual, in-person, hybrid
medium energymediumNo materials
Show and Tell
4.6
Share an object that tells a story - bringing childhood nostalgia and personal connection to the team.
10-30 min
3-20 people
virtual, in-person, hybrid
low energyeasyNo materials
Stand Up If...
4.4
Stand up when a statement applies to you - quick physical energizer that reveals shared experiences.
5-10 min
5-100 people
in-person, hybrid
high energyeasyNo materials
Stretching Together
4.3
Synchronized stretching break to re-energize minds and bodies - perfect for mid-meeting refresh.
5-10 min
2-100 people
virtual, in-person, hybrid
medium energyeasyNo materials
Collaborative Drawing
4.6
Teams create a drawing together without talking - hilarious creative challenge that reveals communication styles.
10-20 min
4-30 people
virtual, in-person, hybrid
medium energyeasy
Values Sorting
4.8
Identify and discuss personal and team values - deep activity for building understanding and alignment.
30-45 min
4-20 people
virtual, in-person, hybrid
low energymedium
Virtual Background Stories
4.5
Share stories about your virtual background - learn about teammates through their chosen imagery.
10-15 min
3-30 people
virtual
low energyeasyNo materials
Wins of the Week
4.9
Quick round of celebrating wins - perfect for weekly team meetings and building positive momentum.
5-10 min
2-20 people
virtual, in-person, hybrid
low energyeasyNo materials
The Human Knot
4.5
Classic physical puzzle where team untangles themselves - requires communication, problem-solving, and patience.
15-25 min
8-20 people
in-person
high energymediumNo materials
Story Spine
4.6
Collaborative storytelling using a structured framework - sparks creativity and builds on each other's ideas.
15-25 min
4-15 people
virtual, in-person, hybrid
medium energymediumNo materials
Speed Networking
4.7
Rapid 1:1 conversations with rotating partners - maximize connections in large groups quickly.
15-30 min
6-100 people
virtual, in-person, hybrid
medium energyeasyNo materials
Appreciation Circle
4.9
Each person receives genuine appreciation from teammates - powerful closing ritual for building gratitude culture.
10-25 min
4-15 people
virtual, in-person, hybrid
low energyeasyNo materials
Marshmallow Challenge
4.8
Build the tallest freestanding structure using spaghetti, tape, and string with marshmallow on top - classic team challenge.
18-30 min
4-40 people
in-person, hybrid
high energymedium
Rock Paper Scissors Tournament
4.7
Massive elimination tournament with a twist: losers become cheerleaders for winners - creates instant energy.
10-15 min
10-500 people
in-person
high energyeasyNo materials
Six Word Memoirs
4.6
Describe yourself, your year, or your project in exactly six words - creative constraint sparks insight.
10-20 min
3-30 people
virtual, in-person, hybrid
low energyeasy
This or That
4.5
Quick binary choices reveal preferences - simpler, faster version of Would You Rather.
5-10 min
2-100 people
virtual, in-person, hybrid
medium energyeasyNo materials
Zip Zap Zop
4.4
Fast-paced energy passing game - point, clap, say the word, pass the energy. Classic improv warmup.
3-7 min
5-50 people
in-person, virtual
high energyeasyNo materials
Birthday Boggle
4.3
Line up by birthday WITHOUT TALKING - silent collaboration challenge that's surprisingly fun.
5-10 min
8-100 people
in-person
medium energyeasyNo materials
Beach Ball Questions
4.4
Write questions on a beach ball, toss it around - whoever catches it answers the question under their thumb.
10-20 min
6-30 people
in-person
medium energyeasy
Jenga Questions
4.5
Write questions on Jenga blocks - pull a block, answer the question. Combines game fun with getting to know each other.
15-30 min
4-12 people
in-person
low energyeasy
Three-Word Interview
4.6
Describe yourself in three words, then partner interviews you about those words - quick depth.
8-15 min
4-30 people
virtual, in-person, hybrid
low energyeasyNo materials
Toss-A-Name Game
4.3
Toss a ball while saying names - simple but effective way to learn everyone's name quickly.
10-15 min
6-25 people
in-person
high energyeasy
Desert Island Scenarios
4.7
If you were stranded on a desert island, what would you bring? Teams discuss and debate which items to prioritize, revealing values and decision-making styles through this classic scenario.
20-35 min
4-20 people
virtual, in-person, hybrid
medium energymediumNo materials
Life Map Timeline
4.8
Participants create visual timelines of their life journey, marking key moments, turning points, and milestones. Sharing these maps creates deep connection through storytelling and reveals what shaped each person.
25-45 min
4-15 people
virtual, in-person, hybrid
low energymedium
Human Bingo
4.7
Participants mingle to find colleagues who match specific descriptions on their bingo card. First to complete a row or full card wins. Perfect for large groups and conferences.
15-25 min
10-100 people
virtual, in-person, hybrid
medium energyeasy
Speed Networking
4.8
Rapid-fire 1-on-1 conversations with rotating partners. Participants have 3-5 minutes per pairing to connect before rotating. Perfect for maximizing connections in large groups quickly.
15-30 min
6-100 people
virtual, in-person, hybrid
medium energyeasy
Superhero Intros
4.6
Team members introduce themselves as superheroes, sharing their superpower, origin story, and nemesis. Creative icebreaker that reveals personality while having fun.
10-20 min
3-30 people
virtual, in-person, hybrid
medium energyeasyNo materials
Superlatives (Most Likely To...)
4.7
Team members vote on fun superlatives like "Most likely to survive a zombie apocalypse" or "Most likely to become a celebrity." Playful recognition that reveals team perceptions and creates laughs.
15-25 min
5-50 people
virtual, in-person, hybrid
medium energyeasyNo materials
Find Your Match
4.6
Participants receive cards with one half of a famous pair, then mingle to find their match. Once paired up, partners introduce themselves. Active icebreaker that gets everyone moving and talking.
10-20 min
6-60 people
in-person, hybrid
high energyeasy
Question Ball (Beach Ball Icebreaker)
4.7
A beach ball covered with questions is tossed around. Whoever catches it answers the question under their right thumb. Energetic, spontaneous icebreaker perfect for adding movement and unpredictability.
10-20 min
6-30 people
in-person, hybrid
high energyeasy
My Favorite Thing
4.5
Each person shares their favorite thing in a specific category (favorite book, favorite meal, favorite place). Simple, accessible icebreaker that reveals personality and creates shared interests.
10-20 min
3-40 people
virtual, in-person, hybrid
low energyeasyNo materials
If I Were... (Animal/Food/Superhero)
4.6
Participants share what animal, food, or superhero they'd be if they could choose, explaining why. Creative metaphor icebreaker that reveals personality in playful, non-literal way.
10-20 min
3-40 people
virtual, in-person, hybrid
low energyeasyNo materials
Egg Drop Challenge
4.8
Teams engineer protective structures to prevent eggs from breaking when dropped from height. Classic STEM challenge combining creativity, engineering thinking, and teamwork under time pressure.
30-45 min
8-50 people
in-person
high energymedium
Minefield
4.7
Blindfolded partners navigate obstacle course using only verbal guidance from teammates. Classic trust-building exercise emphasizing communication clarity, active listening, and vulnerability.
15-30 min
4-40 people
in-person
medium energymedium
Perfect Square
4.6
Blindfolded team shapes a rope into a perfect square using only communication and collaboration. Deceptively simple task teaches leadership emergence, spatial reasoning, and consensus-building.
20-35 min
6-20 people
in-person
medium energymedium
Marshmallow Challenge
4.9
Teams build tallest free-standing structure using spaghetti, tape, and string to support a marshmallow on top. Famous design-thinking challenge teaching rapid prototyping, iteration, and collaboration.
25-40 min
8-40 people
in-person
high energymedium
Back-to-Back Drawing
4.7
Partners sit back-to-back: one describes a picture while the other draws it blind. Classic communication exercise revealing the gap between what we say and what others hear.
15-25 min
4-40 people
in-person, virtual
low energyeasy
Human Knot
4.5
Group stands in circle, grabs random hands, then must untangle into a circle without letting go. Classic physical team building game teaching patience, problem-solving, and collaborative leadership.
10-20 min
6-20 people
in-person
medium energyeasyNo materials
Office Trivia
4.7
Interactive team trivia competition covering company culture, industry knowledge, pop culture, and general topics. Builds camaraderie through friendly competition and shared laughter.
30-60 min
6-100 people
virtual, in-person, hybrid
medium energyeasy
Scavenger Hunt
4.8
Teams race to find items, complete challenges, and solve clues across physical or virtual environments. Builds collaboration, creative problem-solving, and communication under time pressure.
45-90 min
8-100 people
virtual, in-person, hybrid
high energymedium
Escape Room Challenge
4.9
Teams solve interconnected puzzles and riddles under time pressure to "escape" a scenario. Builds problem-solving, communication, and collaboration as teams pool diverse thinking styles.
60-90 min
6-30 people
in-person, virtual
medium energyadvanced
Team Jeopardy
4.6
Classic Jeopardy-style game show with custom categories. Teams select questions, wager points, and compete for knowledge supremacy. Perfect for energizing meetings and building team bonds.
45-60 min
6-50 people
virtual, in-person, hybrid
medium energyeasy
Rock Paper Scissors Tournament
4.6
Fast-paced tournament-style Rock Paper Scissors competition that energizes teams through movement, laughter, and friendly competition. Perfect 5-minute meeting energizer.
5-15 min
4-200 people
virtual, in-person, hybrid
high energyeasyNo materials
Simon Says
4.5
Classic attention and listening energizer where participants follow instructions only when preceded by "Simon Says." Perfect quick focus game for teams of any size.
5-10 min
3-100 people
virtual, in-person, hybrid
medium energyeasyNo materials
Clap Patterns
4.4
Rhythmic clapping energizer where teams synchronize patterns to build unity and energy. Perfect team bonding activity requiring no materials or preparation.
5-12 min
4-100 people
virtual, in-person, hybrid
medium energyeasyNo materials
Stretch & Energize
4.7
Guided desk stretches and physical activation exercises to combat meeting fatigue and boost circulation. Perfect energizer for virtual teams and desk workers.
3-8 min
2-500 people
virtual, in-person, hybrid
medium energyeasyNo materials
Quick Challenges
4.6
Fast-paced Minute-to-Win-It style challenges using common office supplies. Instant energy boost through silly competition and laughter.
5-15 min
3-100 people
virtual, in-person, hybrid
high energyeasy
Story Building
4.5
Collaborative storytelling activity where teams build creative narratives together. Perfect creative team building exercise for improvisation and active listening.
10-25 min
3-50 people
virtual, in-person, hybrid
medium energyeasyNo materials
Yes, And... Improv
4.7
Improv theater exercise teaching teams to build on each other's ideas using "Yes, And..." principles. Perfect creative team building activity for collaboration and spontaneity.
15-30 min
4-30 people
virtual, in-person, hybrid
medium energymediumNo materials
Random Object Uses
4.6
Creative brainstorming exercise where teams generate unconventional uses for everyday objects. Perfect innovation activity for creative thinking and breaking mental constraints.
10-20 min
3-50 people
virtual, in-person, hybrid
medium energyeasy