Did you know 75% of employers say teamwork is crucial? That’s why carving out time for team-building games is a must!
What Are Team-Building Games?
Team-building games are fun activities that help improve teamwork, collaboration, and creativity at work, which are essential for a high-performing team. We at Virtual Professionals organize both online and face-to-face team-building games to help our team connect in different ways.
What Are The Advantages Of Team Building In A Remote Work Setting?
For virtual assistants to do their best work, collaboration and support are crucial. Without a shared goal and the willingness to help one another, the team dynamic can suffer.
Here are some of the benefits of team-building games.
- Getting to know your fellow virtual assistants.
- Working towards a shared goal outside of regular tasks.
- Strengthening communication skills.
- Boosting creativity.
- Offering breaks that lead to improved productivity.
Looking for the best online team-building games? Here are some great examples to get your team engaged and their minds working!
1. Skribbl.io
Skribbl.io is a free multiplayer drawing and guessing game. It is an online version of Pictionary. Each game has multiple timed rounds. In every round, one of the players draws a chosen word while others guess what the word is for points. The player with the most points at the end of all the rounds wins!
2. Bring Me
It is a game where a leader calls out to bring a specific item, usually something readily available in the environment. The first person to find and bring it back wins the round. Essentially, a quick scavenger hunt with a focus on being the first to retrieve the requested object.
3. Crosswords
It is a simple and entertaining game where teammates match letters in a grid to make words. Teammates can play this game individually or in teams for free online. The teammates can set a timer for 15 to 20 minutes, and each team must find all the words in the grid within the allocated time.
4. Guess Whose Workspace
It is a team-building game where participants are shown pictures of their colleagues’ workspaces (like their desks or home offices) and have to guess which workspace belongs to which person, essentially playing a “Guess Who”-style game based on personal details visible in their work environment; it’s a fun way to get to know coworkers better by observing their unique office setups.
5. Guess Who’s In The Picture
This game encourages your team members to share childhood photos to create deeper and more personal bonds between colleagues. This activity not only serves as a great icebreaker but also helps team members learn more about each other in a personal and engaging way. It helps foster a sense of community and connection, which is crucial for remote teams.
6. Guess What I’m Saying
Ideal for video calls, this game involves one team member muting their microphone and saying a phrase or sentence while the others try to lip-read and guess what’s being said.
It’s a great exercise for improving communication skills and encourages team members to pay close attention to one another.
It can lead to hilarious misunderstandings and guesses, making it a light-hearted activity that can break up the monotony of a workday.
7. Online Bingo
Online bingo with a prize can make team-building even more exciting. Offering a small prize for the winner adds an extra layer of fun and motivation. It encourages friendly competition, boosts engagement, and makes the experience more memorable for everyone. The prize can be something simple, like a gift card, a fun trophy, or an extra break time. This way, the game becomes more enjoyable while still promoting team bonding.
8. The Words Game for Slack
For those using Slack as their primary instant messaging tool, “The Words Game” is a fun and easy way to get your brain going. Simply invite your team to the channel and start the game by typing ‘/wordsgame’. You’ll be given some random letters, and all players will need to form as many words as they can with those letters.
Each game lasts for 60 seconds, and at the end of the game, they will notify the channel of the results.
Virtual team-building games help our team get closer and work better together. They make communication easier, encourage teamwork, and add some fun with friendly competition. These games improve trust, lift spirits, and help our team members connect, even when working from different places.
At Virtual Professionals, teamwork is fun when played together. Let’s build bonds and win as one!
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