Team bonding doesn’t have to be awkward or time-consuming. A simple game can do the trick.

Imagine this: Instead of jumping straight into another Zoom call, you start with a quick "This or That" question. Or maybe your Slack channel lights up with a fun trivia challenge. Just a few minutes of fun can help people relax, connect, and even boost productivity.

No need for complicated planning, just pick an activity, invite your team, and enjoy! Better yet, schedule games to run automatically so your team-building moments happen consistently without extra effort.

Here are 20 interactive team activities to make work more fun, whether your team is remote, hybrid, or in-office!

Why Interactive Team Activities Matter

A strong team isn’t just about working well together; it’s about feeling connected. When people enjoy working with their team, they communicate better, solve problems faster, and actually look forward to meetings. A quick game or fun challenge can:

• Break the ice naturally – Games create an easy entry point for conversation, making interactions feel more relaxed and organic.

• Include remote and hybrid teams – Virtual activities bridge the gap between teammates, helping them feel like part of the group no matter where they work.

• Boost morale and engagement – A little friendly competition or creative fun can reduce stress and make the workday more enjoyable.

• Encourage teamwork effortlessly – Problem-solving together in a game strengthens collaboration skills without feeling like another work assignment.

These activities don’t require lengthy planning or big-time commitments. Whether it’s a quick trivia match, a word game, or a fast-paced typing race, just a few minutes of play can energize your team, spark conversations, and create a more connected workplace.

20 Interactive Team Activities to Make Work More Fun

Ready to bring your team together with some fun? Here are 20 interactive team activities that are quick, easy, and perfect for remote, hybrid, or in-office teams.

Icebreaker & Conversation Starters

Great for breaking the ice, starting meetings, and sparking casual conversations.

1. 🧠 Trivia (Braid)

Some people love random facts, and others just love a good challenge. Trivia is the perfect mix of friendly competition and quick engagement. It’s an easy way to get people talking—without forcing small talk.

Whether it’s pop culture, company fun facts, or history, trivia sparks conversations, keeps teams engaged, and brings a little excitement to the workday.

With Braid’s Trivia game in Slack, you can customize your game in just a few clicks:

1. Add Braid Games to Slack.

2. Pick a Slack channel where you want the game to be played.

3. Choose up to five categories from a variety of topics like movies, history, food, and music.

4. Select the number of questions (between 3 and 10) to control the game length.

5. Set a time limit per question (10, 20, or 30 seconds) to keep things competitive.

6. Enable rematches (optional) if you want players to have another go.

7. Start the game, and let the trivia battle begin! Once all answers are submitted, results will be displayed in the thread of the original game message.

Want to make trivia a regular thing? Use Braid’s recurring events feature to schedule weekly trivia battles so your team can look forward to fresh questions without anyone having to set it up manually. Just pick a time, and Braid will take care of the rest—no setup, no hassle, just fun delivered straight to Slack.

2. ❗❓ This or That (Braid)

Some debates never get old—pineapple on pizza: yes or no? Coffee or tea? Dogs or cats? This or That is a quick, low-pressure way to spark fun conversations, learn about your teammates, and keep Slack channels active.

It’s the perfect way to kick off a meeting, warm up the team before a big project, or just add a little energy to the workday.

With Braid’s This or That game in Slack, setting up a poll is effortless:

1. Add Braid Games to Slack.

2. Pick a Slack channel where you want the game to be played.

3. Choose whether to create custom choices or let Braid generate random ones.

4. Select a category (General is available).

5. Players vote on their choices, and once everyone has participated, the final results are sent to the thread of the original game message.

To make this a recurring team tradition, just use Braid’s recurring events feature to schedule daily or weekly icebreaker polls. Whether it’s a Monday morning mood booster or a midweek debate session, Braid handles the setup automatically—so you can just sit back and enjoy the conversation!

3. ☕ Virtual Coffee Chats

Curious to discover fun facts about your team? Two Truths and a Lie is an easy icebreaker where each player shares three statements—two true and one false—while the rest of the team guesses which one is the lie.

It’s a lighthearted way to get people talking and sharing without the pressure of a formal setting.

You can play this game in Slack threads, during team meetings, or even as part of fun icebreaker rounds in virtual calls. It works well as a one-time activity or as part of onboarding new team members.

4. 🌍 Two Truths and a Lie

Want to learn something unexpected about your team? Two Truths and a Lie is an easy game where each person shares three statements—two that are true and one that’s false—while teammates try to guess the lie. It’s great for helping people open up without feeling too formal or forced.

You can play this game in Slack threads, during team meetings, or even as part of fun icebreaker rounds in virtual calls. It works well as a one-time activity or as part of onboarding new team members.

5. 📝 Mad Libs Team Edition

Sometimes, work needs a little bit of nonsense. Mad Libs is a hilarious storytelling game where one person asks teammates for random words (adjectives, nouns, verbs), then fills them into a pre-written story—without revealing the context. The result? Utter chaos and guaranteed laughs.

You can play this live on a Zoom call or set it up in Slack for an async challenge. Want to keep things interesting? Let different team members create their own Mad Libs themes for added creativity!

Brain-Boosting & Problem-Solving Games

These games challenge quick thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving—perfect for teams who love a mental workout!

6. 🔗 Word Link (Braid)

Ever hear a word and immediately think of another? That’s exactly how Word Link works! It’s a fast-paced game where players take turns linking words together based on the first and last letters.

The challenge? Keep the chain going as long as possible! It’s a fun way to test quick thinking, creativity, and vocabulary—perfect for a mental warm-up before diving into work.

With Braid’s Word Link game in Slack, setting up a challenge is simple:

1. Add Braid Games to Slack.

2. Pick a Slack channel where you want the game to take place.

3. Choose the number of turns (from 1 to 20) to control how long the game runs.

4. Set your own starting word (optional), or let Braid generate one for you.

5. Enable rematches (optional) to keep the fun going.

6. Start the game and see how long your team can keep the word chain alive!

It’s the kind of game that starts off easy but quickly turns into a fun challenge, especially when the words start getting tricky! And if your team loves a little friendly competition, you can schedule Word Link as a recurring event in Braid, so there’s always a fresh challenge waiting.

Whether it’s a quick brain boost at the start of the week or a way to shake up your daily Slack conversations, Braid makes sure the fun keeps coming.

7. 🛠️ Wordsmith (Braid)

If your team enjoys word puzzles like Scrabble or Boggle, they’ll love Wordsmith. This game challenges teams to create as many words as possible from a given set of letters.

Some players focus on short, easy words, while others go all in on longer, complex words for bonus points. Either way, it's a collaborative game that rewards quick thinking, teamwork, and interaction with other team members.

With Braid’s Wordsmith game in Slack, setting up a challenge is simple:

1. Add Braid Games to Slack.

2. Pick a Slack channel where you want the game to take place.

3. Choose the number of teams (2, 3, or 4) to split players into groups.

4. Set the time limit (1, 3, 5, or 10 minutes) to control the pace of the game.

5. Pick a tile design (optional) to customize the game’s visual style.

6. Enable rematches (optional) to keep the competition going.

7. Start the game and see which team can come up with the most words before time runs out!

And if your team is loving it, why not make it a weekly tradition? Just set up a recurring Wordsmith challenge in Braid, so a fresh game automatically kicks off on the day of your choice, which gives your team a fun reason to jump into Slack and start thinking fast.

8. 🎨 Picture Puzzle (Braid)

Not all puzzles are about words—sometimes, you have to think visually. Picture Puzzle is perfect for teams who love brain teasers, riddles, and a little bit of mystery.

Players are presented with an image-based puzzle and must work together (or compete) to figure out what it represents. It could be a famous book title, a historical event, or a hidden concept—you never quite know what to expect!

With Braid’s Picture Puzzle game in Slack, setting up a challenge is simple:

1. Add Braid Games to Slack.

2. Pick a Slack channel where you want the game to take place.

3. Choose a category (optional)—topics include Asian Heritage, Black Heritage, Famous Women, and LGBTQIA+.

4. Enable rematches (optional) to let teams try again with a new puzzle.

5. Start the game, analyze the image, and take your best guess!

Want to give your team a fun challenge that keeps them thinking? Schedule Picture Puzzle as a recurring game in Braid and let a fresh puzzle appear before meetings or during slow parts of the day

9. 🏆 Virtual Escape Room Challenges

If your team enjoys mysteries and high-pressure problem-solving, a virtual escape room is the ultimate challenge. In these online adventures, your team will have to crack codes, solve puzzles, and uncover hidden clues to “escape” from a scenario within a set time.

It’s a great mix of teamwork, critical thinking, and a little bit of chaos—because, let’s be honest, there’s always one person frantically trying random numbers in the code box.

Many online platforms, like The Escape Game, Enchambered, or Escape Hunt, offer digital escape rooms where your team can play together. These are best for team-building events or virtual retreats.

10. 🎭 Charades Challenge

If your team loves acting things out and a little bit of improv, Charades is a perfect way to add energy to the workday.

It’s a fast-paced, laughter-filled game where players must act out a word or phrase without speaking while their teammates guess what it is. The challenge? The clock is ticking, and you have to rely on gestures, facial expressions, and creativity to get your point across!

You can play Charades over Zoom or Slack using online word generators like GetCharadesIdeas or set up a custom list with topics related to your industry, team jokes, or pop culture references.

Whether you’re acting out “Monday meetings” or “coffee addiction,” this game is a surefire way to get people laughing and engaged.

Creative & Fun Expression Games

For teams who love humor, storytelling, and creative challenges—these games bring out your team's personality while making work more fun!

11. 🎭 Virtual Pictionary or Drawing Games

Sometimes, words just aren’t enough—especially when you’re trying to draw a cat, but it ends up looking like a potato.

Virtual Pictionary is a hilarious game where one person sketches a word or phrase while everyone else tries to guess what it is. The results? Lots of laughter, some truly questionable drawings, and a fun way to break up the workday.

You can play live on a Zoom call or through online platforms like Skribbl.io, Drawasaurus, or Gartic Phone. This is great for team happy hours, onboarding icebreakers, or just breaking up a long week.

12. 🤖 AI-Generated Storytelling

Ever played a game where one person starts a story, and each person adds a line until it spirals into absolute chaos?

AI-generated storytelling takes that to the next level—your team builds a story one sentence at a time, with a little AI magic adding unexpected twists. The fun part? You never know where the story will go.

Use ChatGPT or an AI storytelling tool to generate random prompts, or make it a Slack thread challenge where each person adds a new sentence. Perfect for teams who love creative thinking and offbeat humor!

13. 🎤 Karaoke Night (Virtual or In-Person!)

Karaoke is one of those things that sounds embarrassing—until someone absolutely nails a power ballad, and suddenly everyone’s invested.

Whether you’re a shower singer or the office Beyoncé, a virtual karaoke night is a guaranteed morale booster. It’s fun, a little chaotic, and way more entertaining than another “How’s your week going?” Slack thread.

Use platforms like KaraFun or Watch2Gether to sync up songs and encourage optional participation. This works best as a one-time event for team celebrations, happy hours, or just for fun.

Competitive & Fast-Paced Challenges

For teams that thrive on energy, quick thinking, and a little friendly rivalry—these games will bring out everyone's competitive side in the best way!

14. ⌨️ Typing Test (Braid)

Think you’re fast on the keyboard? Typing Test is the perfect way to settle the debate and see who really has the fastest fingers on the team.

Whether you’re going for bragging rights, trying to beat your personal best, or just adding a little competition to the workday, this game brings instant energy and fun to Slack.

With Braid’s Typing Test game in Slack, setting up a challenge is quick and easy:

1. Add Braid Games to Slack.

2. Pick a Slack channel where you want the game to take place.

3. Choose a category (optional)—topics include Fun Facts, Famous Quotes, Tongue Twisters, and more.

4. Enable rematches (optional) to keep the challenge going.

5. Start the game, type as fast as you can, and see where you rank!

Want to turn this into a regular competition? Schedule a Typing Test challenge in Braid, so your team gets a fresh speed test every week. It’s the perfect way to kick off Monday mornings, wake up everyone’s brain before meetings, or just add a little friendly competition to the day.

15. 🏅 Virtual Fitness Challenges

Let’s face it—when you’re working remotely, it’s easy to stay glued to your chair all day. Virtual fitness challenges make movement fun by turning it into a competition.

Whether it’s step count battles, plank contests, or yoga pose challenges, these games give your team a chance to stay active and support each other.

Use fitness apps like Strava or Google Fit to track progress, or go simple: set up a Slack thread where teammates post daily wins. This is great for one-off challenges or month-long competitions.

16. 🎉 Hybrid Office Olympics

Hybrid teams deserve the best of both worlds—so why not combine in-office games and virtual team-building activities into an epic Office Olympics?

This can be a mix of fast Slack challenges (like typing tests or word games) and physical challenges for in-office teammates. Think of it as your own workplace decathlon, with a mix of skills that let everyone shine.

To make it even more fun, you can rotate team captains each round or let the winning team pick the next set of challenges. Keep score, have fun, and make sure everyone gets a chance to participate!

17. 🎲 Jackbox Party Games

If you want a game that’s easy to set up but guaranteed to be fun, Jackbox Party Games is the way to go.

Whether it’s Quiplash (quick-witted answers), Fibbage (creative lying), or Drawful (terrible drawings with even worse guesses), Jackbox games are perfect for teams who love humor and friendly competition.

Since Jackbox works over Zoom or screen share, it’s great for team happy hours, Friday wind-downs, or even post-meeting fun. Just pick a game, share your screen, and let the chaos unfold.

Casual & Social Team Bonding

For teams who want to connect without the pressure of competition—these games are all about relaxing, chatting, and having fun together.

18. 🎬 Movie Night & Live Chat

Nothing beats watching a movie with friends, even if you're working remotely. A virtual movie night lets your team relax, enjoy a great film, and chat in real time—without work getting in the way.

Whether it’s a classic comedy, a team-voted favorite, or a so-bad-it’s-good movie, this is all about low-pressure bonding and shared laughs.

Use platforms like Teleparty or Watch2Gether to sync up movies and keep the chat going. This is perfect for end-of-quarter celebrations, casual team bonding, or company social events.

19. 🎲 Online Board Games Night

Remember the good old days of game nights with friends? You can still have that fun, even with a remote or hybrid team.

Online board games let everyone play classic strategy games like Codenames, Chess, or Uno without needing to be in the same room.

You can play on platforms like Board Game Arena or Tabletopia and organize a fun, one-time game night that gets the whole team involved.

20. 🏀 Virtual Office Scavenger Hunt

Who says scavenger hunts are just for kids? This fast-paced, fun game challenges your team to find random objects in their home or office and show them on camera.

The more ridiculous the item, the better! One round, you might need to find something shaped like a triangle, and the next, it could be the weirdest thing in your fridge.

Host it live on a Zoom call, or make it an async Slack challenge where players post photos. Perfect for seasonal team activities or fun Friday events.

Make Team Fun Effortless with Recurring Events

Keeping your team engaged is easy when activities happen on their own. With Braid’s recurring events feature, you can schedule games to run daily, weekly, or at specific times—no need for manual setup every time.

• Want a weekly trivia challenge in Slack? Just set it up once, and Braid handles the rest.

• Need a daily icebreaker prompt to start conversations? Schedule it to post automatically.

• Want to boost engagement in hybrid meetings? Set up a typing test or word game before the meeting starts.

Scheduling games in advance can make every team bonding become a seamless part of the workday. No extra effort is needed!

Bringing Teams Together Through Fun Activities with Braid!

Team bonding shouldn’t feel like another task on your to-do list—it should be something your team actually enjoys. Whether it’s a quick trivia game, a fast-paced typing challenge, or a creative icebreaker, these activities make it easy for teams to connect, have fun, and build stronger relationships.

With Braid’s recurring events feature, you don’t have to remember to start these activities manually. Just schedule your favorite team games, and they’ll run automatically, keeping your team engaged without extra effort.

Ready to make team bonding effortless? Schedule a demo today to see how easy it is to bring your team together—wherever they are!

FAQs About Team Activity Ideas

What is a fun team activity?

A fun team activity is anything that gets your remote teams or in-office employees engaged, laughing, and working together—without feeling like forced participation. It could be a quick trivia game in Slack, a virtual escape room that strengthens problem-solving skills, or even a fast-paced typing challenge to boost team spirit. The best activities feel natural, encourage participation, and help team members learn more about each other in an enjoyable way.

What is a fun activity to do with a group?

A fun group activity is one that encourages collaboration and friendly competition without putting anyone on the spot. Virtual team-building games like Braid’s Trivia, Word Link, or This or That work well because they’re quick, interactive, and get everyone involved—even if they’re busy.

What are five team-building activities?

Here are five simple and fun team-building activities:

1. Trivia (Braid) – Fun, fast, and sparks friendly competition.

2. This or That (Braid) – A lighthearted way to get to know your entire team.

3. Virtual Escape Rooms – Great for problem-solving and teamwork.

4. Typing Test (Braid) – A quick and fun way to test speed and accuracy.

5. Virtual Coffee Chats – Encourages casual conversations and deeper connections.

What are successful team-building activities?

The most successful team-building exercises are the ones your team actually wants to do—not the ones that feel like an extra meeting. Games that encourage strategic thinking, improve communication skills and build team spirit naturally fit into the flow of work. Whether it’s a scheduled trivia match in Braid, a Slack word challenge, or a virtual scavenger hunt, the best activities make bonding feel effortless while strengthening company culture.