In this article you will find:
- 12 Zero/Low-Cost Team Building Games
- Frequently asked questions about team building
12 Zero-Low Cost Team Building Games
1. Cooking Together
Requirements/Additional Resources:
- Video Platform
- A special host (anyone at the company who likes to cook)
- Recipe + list of ingredients
Description of Activity:
Know anyone with some incredible cooking skills, or have a special dish to share? Simply set up an online event where folks can tune in and learn how to cook something new together. Don’t forget to send the recipe out ahead of time! We advise simple recipes with pantry and common ingredients.
2. Play the Castaway Game
Requirements/Additional Resources:
- Video Platform
- A unique item you have at home
Description of Activity:
Have your teammates come to your next meeting with a few items around their office space (the more unique the better). Then, tell your team that they have to pick only one item that they would use to survive if stranded on a desert island. Ask each team member to present what they chose and why.
3. Group Board Games
Requirements/Additional Resources:
Description of Activity:
As a large or small team get on a call and have some fun with a good old fashion game night! Some of our suggestions include customized jeopardy, trivia, Jackbox games, group puzzles, or word games such as Code Names.
4. Yoga/Team Workout
Requirements/Additional Resources:
Description of Activity:
Get a small or large team together and stay mindful and healthy through yoga, or various other virtual workouts.
5. Group Meditation
Requirements/Additional Resources:
- Video Platform
- Support from Headspace
Description of Activity:
As a smaller group get together and participate in a guided meditation to start off the day on the right foot, or as a de-stressor throughout the day.
6. Guided Sound Meditation
Requirements/Additional Resources:
- Video Platform
- Support from a virtual cellist
Description of Activity:
Take a few moments with your team to stay grounded and enjoy some guided meditation to the tune of a professional cellist.
7. Virtual Karaoke
Requirements/Additional Resources:
- Video Platform
- How to host a Zoom karaoke
Description of Activity:
After a long week or even a long day, tune into some group karaoke as a way to start off or wrap up your virtual happy hours!
8. Virtual Concert
Requirements/Additional Resources:
- Video Platform
Description of Activity:
Recruit some talented employees to put on a virtual concert/ talent show. Throughout the concert have other employees spread some love and support in the chat on the side!
9. Sew Masks
Requirements/Additional Resources:
- Video Platform
- A sewing guide (i.e. DIY YouTube Videos)
- Sewing Supplies/ kit Sewing kits on Amazon
Description of Activity:
Know anyone with some exceptional sewing skills? Or live video together while following a DIY video! As a small group hop on a call with a sewing guide and learn how to sew masks to donate to first responders in your community.
10. Team Bingo
Requirements/Additional Resources:
- Video Platform
- BingoMaker (optional $15)
Description of Activity:
Play bingo with your teams! Use an online Bingo card generator and get people together via video.
11. Ask Me Anything (AMAs)
Requirements/Additional Resources:
- Video Platform
- An individual from a company or an expert in an interesting field
Description of Activity:
Highlight someone interesting in your organization and has an AMA. AMA’s allow peers, co-workers, and employees to ask a very someone anything they want to know about their journey to today.
12. Virtual Panel or Speaker Series
Requirements/Additional Resources:
- Video Platform
- One option includes starting a well-being internal series focused on bringing in well-being thought leaders and educators
- Another option is inviting a therapist to speak on mental wellness during a pandemic and WFH tips
Description of Activity:
Invite speakers or leadership or employee experts to lead a discussion or host a webinar! Use any video conference platform, schedule 30mins-1hour during lunch, and invite everyone to join! Plan panel speakers around certain themed months (i.e. Mental Health Awareness month, LatinX Heritage month, etc.). Another option is to invite employees to speak on a virtual panel about their own personal interests or experiences.
