Looking to turn your routine office environment into an epicenter of fun and bonding? Break the monotony with these 70 quick office party games that promise to spice up work! These activities are designed to inject excitement, boost morale, and strengthen teamwork in a uniquely entertaining way.
Get ready to unleash creativity, foster camaraderie, and create unforgettable moments with colleagues. Dive in and discover the perfect game to elevate your next office party or team-building event!
Icebreaker Games
1. Two Truths and a Lie
Players: Individual
Description: Each participant introduces themselves and states three facts about themselves, two of which are true, and one is a lie. The rest of the group tries to guess which statement is the lie. This game is great for learning interesting and surprising things about each other.
2. Would You Rather
Players: Individual/Group
Description: Participants are given two difficult scenarios and must choose which one they would rather experience. It’s an excellent way to spark discussions and learn about people’s preferences and thought processes.
3. Office Bingo
Players: Individual
Description: Create bingo cards with various office-related statements or experiences (e.g., “Has worked here for more than 10 years”, “Drinks coffee three times a day”). Participants need to find coworkers who match the statements to fill out their bingo cards. The first to complete a line wins. This game is fantastic for getting people to mingle.
4. Find the Common Thread
Players: Small Groups
Description: Divide players into small groups and give them a short amount of time to find something they all have in common (other than work-related things). This prompts interesting conversations and connections.
5. Business Card Collection
Players: Individual
Description: Each person tries to collect as many business cards as possible from other participants within a set time frame. They must learn something unique about the person they receive a card from. This is a practical game for networking and memorizing names and positions.
6. The Name Game
Players: Group
Description: Everyone sits in a circle. The first person says their name and an adjective that describes them and starts with the same letter as their name (e.g., “Joyful Jenny”). The next person repeats the previous name(s) and adjective(s) before adding their own. Great for names memorization and team bonding.
7. Whodunit
Players: Group
Description: Ahead of the party, ask everyone to write down a little-known fact about themselves. During the game, read each fact out loud and have the group guess who the fact belongs to. It’s a fun way to uncover surprising tidbits about teammates.
8. Human Knot
Players: Small Groups
Description: Participants stand in a circle, and each person grabs the hands of two people who are not immediately next to them, creating a “human knot.” The group then has to untangle themselves without releasing their hands. This activity encourages teamwork and problem-solving.
9. Fun Facts Guessing Game
Players: Group
Description: Everyone writes down a fun or unusual fact about themselves on a piece of paper. The papers are collected, and then each fact is read aloud. The group tries to guess who each fact belongs to, revealing surprising and amusing details about coworkers.
10. Silent Line-Up
Players: Group
Description: Challenge the group to line up in order according to a certain criterion (e.g., height, birthday, length of employment) without speaking. This game promotes non-verbal communication skills and teamwork, and it’s interesting to see the strategies that emerge.
Team Building Games
11. Office Trivia
Players: Individual/Teams
Description: Create a quiz based on office facts, history, or trivia about employees (e.g., “Who started working here first?”). Teams or individuals compete to see who knows the most about the workplace. It’s a great way to test and increase knowledge about the company and its people.
12. Escape Room Challenge (virtual or physical)
Players: Small Teams
Description: Teams are locked in a room (or a virtual room online) and must solve a series of puzzles and find clues to escape. The game focuses on teamwork, problem-solving, and working under pressure, offering a thrilling experience.
13. Scavenger Hunt
Players: Teams
Description: Create a list of items to find or tasks to complete within the office premises or virtually. Teams race against each other to complete the list first. It encourages collaboration, creativity, and strategic thinking.
14. Marshmallow Challenge
Players: Small Teams
Description: Teams are given a handful of spaghetti strands, a roll of tape, a string, and a marshmallow. The goal is to build the tallest free-standing structure that can support the marshmallow on top within a limited time. This activity fosters collaboration, innovation, and problem-solving.
15. Lego Building Contest
Players: Individual/Teams
Description: Participants are given the same set of Lego pieces and a specific duration to build something based on a theme or challenge. This game sparks creativity and problem-solving, and teams can present their creations to the group for judging.
16. Pictionary Relay
Players: Teams
Description: A classic game of Pictionary played as a relay. Team members take turns drawing a word on a card, while their team has to guess what it is as quickly as possible. It’s fun and promotes quick thinking and communication within teams.
17. Charades
Players: Teams
Description: Players take turns acting out a word or phrase without speaking, while their team tries to guess what it is. This game is excellent for laughter and building non-verbal communication skills.
18. Blind Drawing
Players: Teams or Pairs
Description: One person describes an object without naming it, while their partner tries to draw it based solely on the description. This activity tests communication skills and often results in hilarious outcomes.
19. Tug of War
Players: Two Teams
Description: A physical contest where two teams tug on opposite ends of a rope, with each team trying to pull the other across a central line. It’s a classic game that builds unity and competitive spirit in an outdoor setting.
20. Egg Drop Challenge
Players: Small Teams
Description: Teams are given materials (e.g., straws, tape, and paper) to construct a device that can protect an egg from breaking when dropped from a certain height. This challenge encourages creativity, engineering skills, and teamwork as groups strive to design the most effective protection.
Brain Teasers and Puzzles
21. Riddles Competition
Players: Individuals or Teams
Description: Participants compete to solve riddles the fastest. This can be done in rounds, with each round increasing in difficulty. It’s a great way to engage critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
22. Crossword Puzzle Race
Players: Individuals or Teams
Description: Provide identical crossword puzzles to participants or teams, and the first to complete or make the most progress within a set time wins. It encourages quick thinking and broad general knowledge.
23. Sudoku Battle
Players: Individuals
Description: Participants are given the same sudoku puzzles to solve within a limited time frame. The first to correctly complete the puzzle, or who makes the most progress when time expires, wins. It’s a good exercise in logic and pattern recognition.
24. Logic Puzzles
Players: Individuals or Teams
Description: Distribute logic puzzles that require deductive reasoning to solve. These can range from word problems to complex scenarios that need unraveling. Great for critical thinking and team collaboration if done in groups.
25. Office Murder Mystery
Players: Group
Description: Host a thematic event where participants play roles, including a secretly chosen murderer and detective(s). The group gathers clues to solve who the “murderer” is. It encourages teamwork, critical thinking, and acting skills.
26. Code Breaking Challenge
Players: Individuals or Teams
Description: Participants are given a series of codes or encrypted messages to decipher within a time limit. This game tests problem-solving skills, patience, and attention to detail.
27. Brainstorm Race
Players: Teams
Description: Teams are given a topic and must come up with as many ideas related to it as possible in a set amount of time. This activity encourages creativity, quick thinking, and team synergy.
28. Memory Game
Players: Individuals or Teams
Description: Display a sequence of items, images, or numbers for a brief period. Then, hide them and ask participants to recall the sequence. This game can be customized in difficulty and is excellent for enhancing short-term memory and attention to detail.
29. Office Maze
Players: Individuals or Teams
Description: Create a maze within the office space or a defined area using furniture or tape on the floor. Participants must find their way through the maze in the shortest time possible. This physical activity promotes problem-solving and spatial awareness.
30. Spot the Difference Contest
Players: Individuals
Description: Provide two seemingly identical images, and participants must find all the differences between them within a limited time. This game tests attention to detail, concentration, and observational skills.
Physical Activity Games
31. Office Chair Races
Players: Individuals or Teams
Description: Participants race against each other in office chairs, navigating through a predetermined course. Safety precautions are crucial. This game boosts adrenaline and fosters a fun, competitive spirit.
32. Limbo Contest
Players: Individuals
Description: Contestants must pass under a horizontal bar, leaning backward, without touching the bar or falling. The bar is lowered after each round. It’s a fun way to engage everyone in physical activity, encouraging flexibility and balance.
33. Hula Hoop Competition
Players: Individuals
Description: Participants use hula hoops to compete in various challenges, such as maintaining the hoop around their waist the longest or performing tricks. It’s great for fitness, coordination, and bringing out everyone’s playful side.
34. Office Olympics
Players: Teams
Description: A series of office-related physical and mental challenges set up as an Olympic event. Events can include chair racing, staple pulling, synchronized chair swiveling, etc. It promotes teamwork and a healthy competitive environment.
35. Dizzy Penalties
Players: Individuals
Description: Participants spin around a pen or bat multiple times before attempting to score a goal or complete a simple task. The challenge is the induced dizziness. It’s hilarious to watch and play, offering light-hearted competition.
36. Ping Pong Tournament
Players: Individuals or Teams
Description: Organize a table tennis tournament within the office. Participants compete in matches leading to quarterfinals, semifinals, and a final. It’s great for promoting hand-eye coordination, quick thinking, and healthy competition.
37. Musical Chairs
Players: Individuals
Description: Chairs are arranged in a circle, one fewer than the number of players. Music plays as participants walk around them; when the music stops, everyone must sit. One person is left standing and is out. It’s a classic game that encourages alertness and quick reaction.
38. Balloon Keep-Up
Players: Individuals or Teams
Description: Participants must keep a balloon up in the air for as long as possible using only their hands. This can be done individually or in teams with multiple balloons. It’s a simple, inclusive game that improves coordination and teamwork.
39. Paper Plane Contest
Players: Individuals
Description: Each participant designs and creates a paper airplane, then flies it to see whose can travel the farthest or achieve specific goals (e.g., accuracy, stunt flying). It brings creativity and a little bit of engineering into play.
40. Relay Races
Players: Teams
Description: Teams compete in a race where each team member completes a segment before passing on a “baton” to the next member. This can be tailored to office-friendly tasks or challenges for each segment. Relay races build team spirit, encourage strategic planning, and create a sense of collective achievement.
Board and Card Games
41. Uno Tournament
Players: Individuals or Teams
Description: Organize a championship in which participants compete in the card game Uno. The game involves matching cards by color or number and using special action cards to beat opponents. A tournament can heighten the excitement and challenge players’ strategic abilities.
42. Jenga
Players: Individuals or Teams
Description: A game of physical skill consisting of removing one block at a time from a tower and balancing it on top, all without toppling the structure. It’s excellent for promoting focus, careful planning, and steady hands.
43. Monopoly (Speed Version)
Players: 2-4 per board
Description: A faster variant of the classic real estate trading game. Players race against the clock to complete transactions and bankrupt their opponents. This version is designed to complete a game in under an hour, encouraging quick decision-making and strategic thinking.
44. Scrabble
Players: 2-4
Description: A word game where players earn points by creating words from individual lettered tiles on a game board marked with a 15×15 grid. It’s ideal for building vocabulary and spelling skills, as well as strategic planning based on the letters in hand and available spaces on the board.
45. Codenames
Players: Teams
Description: A social word game with a simple premise and challenging gameplay. Two teams compete by each having a “spymaster” give one-word clues that can point to multiple words on the board. The teams strive to guess their own agents while avoiding those that belong to the opposing team. Enhances teamwork and critical thinking.
46. Exploding Kittens
Players: 2-5
Description: A card game that describes itself as a “kitty-powered version of Russian Roulette.” Players draw cards until someone draws an Exploding Kitten, which eliminates them from the game unless they have a defuse card. Strategy and luck combine in this game of risk and anticipation.
47. Office Jeopardy
Players: Individuals or Teams
Description: A quiz game based on Jeopardy!, where answers are given in the form of a question. The office version can feature categories related to the workplace, industry knowledge, or general trivia. It’s a great way to foster learning and competition.
48. Apples to Apples
Players: 4-10
Description: A party game where players match noun cards with an adjective card, and the match is judged by the round’s judge. The game requires players to think quickly and creatively to find humorous or appropriate matches, promoting laughter and social connections.
49. Giant Connect Four
Players: 2 or Teams
Description: A larger variant of the classic Connect Four game, where players drop giant chips into a vertical board, aiming to be the first to get four in a row. The giant set can be a playful and eye-catching addition to any space, encouraging strategic thinking and engagement.
50. Clue (Office Edition)
Players: 3-6
Description: A mystery game where players solve a murder in an office setting. The office edition twists the classic Clue formula, incorporating familiar workplace elements and scenarios. Players deduce the murderer, the weapon used, and the location to win. Enhances deductive reasoning and imagination.
Creative and Artistic Games
51. Painting Competition
Players: Individuals
Description: Participants are given a theme or concept to interpret and paint within a set timeframe. This competition encourages creativity, self-expression, and relaxation. It’s an excellent way for employees to showcase their artistic skills and for everyone to appreciate the diverse talents within the office.
52. Office Karaoke
Players: Individuals or Teams
Description: A fun-filled event where participants or teams perform songs of their choice. It’s not just about singing ability but also about performance flair and confidence. Office karaoke can serve as a great team-building exercise and provides a platform for employees to let loose and bond.
53. DIY Craft Challenge
Players: Individuals or Teams
Description: Contestants are given a set of random materials with which they must create something within a specific category (e.g., desk decoration, practical office tool). This challenge tests creativity, innovation, and the ability to think outside the box, all within a fun and supportive environment.
54. Cooking or Baking Contest
Players: Individuals or Teams
Description: Participants compete by preparing dishes or baked goods either on-site or brought from home, judged on taste, presentation, and creativity. This contest not only tickles the taste buds but also brings people together over shared culinary experiences, celebrating diverse food cultures.
55. Improv Workshop
Players: Individuals or Groups
Description: An interactive session where participants engage in improvisational acting exercises, learning to think on their feet, communicate effectively, and collaborate creatively. An improv workshop can help build confidence, foster teamwork, and improve problem-solving skills, all while having a blast.
56. Office Decor Contest
Players: Individuals or Teams
Description: Employees or teams compete to decorate their office spaces or desks based on a theme or open creativity. This contest encourages personal expression and can significantly boost the workplace ambiance, making it a more vibrant and inviting place to work.
57. Photography Challenge
Players: Individuals
Description: A competition where participants submit photographs following a theme or concept. This challenge not only showcases photographic talents but also encourages participants to observe their environment more keenly, capturing moments that tell a story or convey a mood.
58. Costume Design Race
Players: Individuals or Teams
Description: Contestants design and create costumes within a limited time, using a specified set of materials. This race tests creativity, time management, and sewing or crafting skills. It’s an engaging way to foster artistic expression and can culminate in a fashion show of the created pieces.
59. Office Graffiti Wall
Players: Collective
Description: A designated wall or large canvas in the office becomes a communal art project, where employees are encouraged to add their own graffiti, doodles, or messages over time. This ongoing activity promotes collaboration and gives everyone a chance to leave their mark, literally and figuratively, on the workspace.
60. Lip Sync Battle
Players: Individuals or Teams
Description: Participants or teams perform a lip sync to popular songs, focusing on mimicking the vocals while adding choreography or theatrics for added entertainment. It’s all about the performance, making this battle a fantastic way to showcase creativity and have a fun, engaging experience without the pressure of live singing.
Holiday-Themed Games
61. Halloween Costume Contest
Players: Individuals or Teams
Description: Employees dress up in their most creative or spooky costumes and compete for awards such as “Scariest Costume,” “Most Creative,” or “Best Group Costume.” This contest encourages creativity and helps to bring the festive spirit of Halloween into the office.
62. Easter Egg Hunt
Players: Individuals or Teams
Description: Colorful, hidden eggs containing treats or small prizes are scattered around the office, and participants search to collect them. This game adds excitement and a sense of camaraderie as employees work together or compete to find the most eggs.
63. Secret Santa
Players: Individuals
Description: Participants anonymously exchange gifts within a predetermined budget range. This tradition is a heartfelt way to celebrate the season, encouraging thoughtfulness and surprise as colleagues take turns guessing who their Secret Santa might be.
64. Office Door Decorating
Players: Individuals or Teams
Description: Employees or departments compete to decorate their office doors with a festive theme. This activity encourages team collaboration and creativity while bringing holiday cheer to the workplace environment.
65. Pumpkin Carving Contest
Players: Individuals or Teams
Description: Participants carve pumpkins into creative designs which are then judged based on criteria like originality, craftsmanship, and overall aesthetic. This contest is a fun way to celebrate the fall season and Halloween, and it allows employees to showcase their artistic talents.
66. Christmas Carol Sing-Off
Players: Individuals or Teams
Description: Teams or solo performers belt out their favorite Christmas carols in a friendly competition. It’s a way to spread holiday cheer and enjoy the timeless tradition of singing heartwarming festive music.
67. Thanksgiving Thankful Notes
Players: Individuals
Description: Employees write anonymous notes expressing their gratitude for their colleagues, which are then shared or displayed during a Thanksgiving gathering. This activity fosters a culture of appreciation and kindness in the workplace.
68. Holiday Trivia
Players: Individuals or Teams
Description: A quiz game with questions related to various holidays around the world. It’s an engaging way to test and increase knowledge about different cultural celebrations and can serve as an educational experience as well as a bonding activity.
69. New Year’s Resolution Guessing Game
Players: Individuals
Description: Employees write down their New Year’s resolutions anonymously, and then colleagues try to guess who made each resolution. This game encourages goal-setting and offers insights into the aspirations and personalities of coworkers.
70. Holiday Bingo
Players: Individuals or Teams
Description: A festive twist on classic Bingo, using holiday-themed words or images instead of numbers. Players mark off items on their cards as they’re called out, aiming to get five in a row. It’s an inclusive game that’s easy to set up and play, perfect for office parties or team-building events.
Remember to consider the space available, the atmosphere of the office, any necessary materials, and the physical abilities of all participants when selecting games for your party. Adjust the rules and setup as needed to ensure that everyone can participate and have a good time.
