Office Team Building Activities: From DIY Ideas to Expert-Led Experiences

What you’ll need: Raw eggs (for the final test) and any spare office materials you can find like tape, paper, string, plastic bags, bubble wrap, cardboard, coffee cups and so on.

Start by laying out all the materials on a table and explain that each team can only use what’s provided to build their Egg Protection Device. Once ready, split everyone into small teams and give them 20 minutes to design and construct a contraption that will protect their egg from breaking when dropped from a height.

When time’s up, each team must name their invention and deliver a short product pitch as if they’re launching the next big innovation in egg safety. Encourage creative brand names and even mock client testimonials for extra laughs.

Then it’s time for the drop test. One by one, the teams release their eggs and see whose design survives the fall. Wrap it up with light-hearted awards like “Best Pitch,” “Best Design,” and “Best Dramatic Crash”

What you’ll need: Printed or handwritten quest cards and some small prizes for the winning teams.

This is a scavenger hunt that gets people talking, laughing and learning about each other. Instead of hunting for random objects, teams complete interactive, people-based challenges that spark connection and curiosity. For example:

• “Find someone who’s been at the company the longest and learn the best advice they’ve ever received.”
• “Take a group selfie where everyone makes their favourite weekend face.”
• “Find someone who has a hidden talent and record a quick 10-second performance.”
• “Locate a teammate who shares your favourite snack or TV show.”
• “Recreate an iconic office moment as a short photo scene.”

Teams earn points for every challenge they complete, and you can add bonus points for creativity, effort or humour. End by gathering everyone for a quick debrief, share the best photos, and hand out small prizes for “Funniest Team,” “Best Creativity,” and “Most Surprising Discovery.”

This office game for team building is great to help colleagues see each other differently, even those they’ve worked together for years.

What you’ll need: Smartphones for filming, a few simple props (hats, mugs, whiteboards or anything around the office) and space for a “premiere” screening like a meeting room or break area. Optional: small trophies and popcorn for extra flair.

Split everyone into small teams and give them 30 minutes to create a short “movie trailer” (around one to two minutes long) inspired by life at work. The theme can be anything from “The Meeting That Never Ends” to “Mission: Coffee Break” or “Attack of the Monday Emails.” Teams have to write a quick script, act it out, and record it on their phones.

When filming time’s up, gather everyone for your very own Office Oscars premiere. Play each video on a big screen and let the laughter roll.

Finish the session by handing out fun awards such as “Best Actor,” “Funniest Script,” “Best Use of Office Props,” and of course “Best Picture.”

It’s a hilarious, high-energy office team building game idea that brings out creativity and collaboration, and gives your team a chance to celebrate their shared sense of humour.

What you’ll need: Just your team and a bit of open space in a meeting room, a hallway or even a cleared corner of the office.

Ask everyone to stand in a circle, shoulder to shoulder. Each person reaches across the circle with their right hand and grabs someone else’s hand, then does the same with their left hand, but it must be a different person. Once everyone’s tangled up, the challenge begins: without letting go, the group must untangle themselves back into a perfect circle.

The activity quickly turns into a hilarious test of communication, coordination and patience. People have to talk, plan and sometimes laugh their way through a mess of arms. You can even time each attempt and have multiple rounds to see which group can untangle themselves the fastest.

For larger teams, divide into smaller groups or add a “director” role, one person who can’t touch anyone but can guide their team verbally. It adds a layer of strategy and leadership to the activity.

What you’ll need: A list of light-hearted (but familiar) office challenges written on slips of paper like “too many meetings,” “Monday motivation,” “the never-ending email thread,” or “the printer that always jams.” You’ll also need a timer and, if you like, some small prizes.

Split everyone into small teams and give each group one office “problem” to solve. They have five minutes to come up with the most inventive, funny or downright ridiculous solution they can think of. Nothing’s off limits: they can invent gadgets, sketch a prototype or even act out a “commercial” for their idea.

When time’s up, each team presents their 30-second pitch to the rest of the group. The funnier and more imaginative, the better! Then everyone votes for their favourites in categories like “Most Practical,” “Funniest Idea,” and “Most Likely to Change the World.”

This office team building activity is quick to set up, full of energy, and always gets people laughing. It’s a great way to spark creativity and show how different minds approach the same problem.

What you’ll need: Just your team and some space to get creative. All equipment is provided such as canvases, paints and game materials, along with an expert on-site event crew to guide and support the session.

Unleash your team’s creativity with this collaborative painting experience. After being split into smaller groups, each team receives a blank canvas and a section of a larger picture to recreate. But before the painting begins, teams must complete a series of fun mental and physical challenges to earn their brushes and paints.

Once everyone’s equipped, the painting begins! Teams work on their individual canvases, communicating and coordinating with neighbouring groups to ensure the whole artwork fits together. When all the pieces are complete, they’re joined to reveal a stunning Masterpiece, a colourful symbol of teamwork and creativity in action.

Finally, choose the perfect spot in your office to display your artwork, and our team will help you install it as a lasting reminder of your collaboration and shared success.

What you’ll need: A suitable indoor space. All materials, tools and equipment are provided, along with a professional event facilitator to guide your team through each stage.

Get ready for an energetic and hands-on office team building event where creativity meets engineering! Working in smaller groups, each team designs and builds a unique section of a giant mechanical chain reaction using the materials provided. With clever thinking and teamwork, you must design something that is suitable for a marble to travel smoothly from start to finish.

Once the sections are complete, the real collaboration begins. Teams must join their creations together, aligning angles, timing movements and fine-tuning the flow so the marble passes seamlessly from one area to the next.

Finally, it’s time for the big test. Everyone gathers as the marble begins its journey, rolling, looping and clattering through each contraption. When it reaches the finish line without stopping, the cheers say it all: a shared moment of triumph built entirely by teamwork.

What you’ll need: Nothing but your team and some space. All equipment, props and materials are provided, along with a charismatic professional host and a dedicated on-site event crew to run the show.

Step into the spotlight for an action-packed, game show-style event that brings the excitement of your favourite TV quizzes straight to your office. Hosted by our lively MC, The Ultimate Quiz combines fast-paced trivia, themed rounds and plenty of laughter in a high-energy atmosphere that keeps everyone on their toes.

Your group will be split into teams to battle it out across multiple rounds inspired by popular shows: from Catchphrase and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire to The Weakest Link and A League of Their Own. Expect themed props, music, visuals and a few surprise challenges along the way.

At the end, all scores are tallied and the top three teams are revealed, with bronze, silver and gold medals up for grabs (and a bottle of bubbly for the champions!).

What you’ll need: Just an indoor space large enough for your group. All props, puzzles and materials are provided, along with a professional event crew to transform your venue into an immersive escape-room-style experience.

Your team faces a serious challenge: two teammates have been taken prisoner, dressed in bright orange jumpsuits and shackled together. The teams must act fast, completing over 100 mini challenges to collect the puzzle pieces that hold the key to their freedom.

You’ll race against the clock through five themed zones: Physical, Sensory, Creative, Child’s Play and Brain Busters. Each challenge tests a different skill, from logic to agility, ensuring everyone’s strengths come into play.

As the timer counts down, tension rises for the dramatic finale. Teams go head-to-head to crack the final code, unlock the safe and free their teammates.

What you’ll need: A suitable indoor space with access to electricity. All ingredients, tools, worktables and aprons are provided, along with a master chocolatier to lead your team throughout the workshop.

Indulge your team in the ultimate hands-on experience as you discover the art of chocolate making. Guided by our expert chocolatier, your group will explore the journey from bean to bar before heading to the cooking stations for a masterclass in tempering, moulding and decorating luxurious chocolate creations.

The fun begins with a lively demo and plenty of tasting before teams don their hats and aprons, create a team name, and start experimenting with flavours, fillings and designs. Throughout this office team event, our chefs offer tips and encouragement as each team crafts its own box of bespoke treats to take home.

Finally, it’s time for the judging ceremony! Teams are scored on taste, creativity, design and teamwork, with prizes for the winners, but everyone leaves a little sweeter after this deliciously fun and collaborative office team building activity.

What you’ll need: A suitable indoor space with a main area for pitching and a few breakout spaces for team planning. All materials, props and presentation equipment are provided, along with a professional event host and a panel of industry-inspired Dragons to oversee the challenge.

Step into the world of big ideas in this exciting, business-inspired fun office team building activity. Guided by our energetic host, teams are briefed on their mission before diving into research, product development, marketing strategy and finance planning to prepare their pitch.

Each team works together to bring their concept to life, from designing a logo and defining their target audience to developing a creative presentation that will win over the investors.

When the time’s up, it’s pitch time! Teams step into The Dragons Lair, facing our panel of savvy investors. Expect laughter, surprise ideas and a few dramatic rejections as the Dragons decide which concept deserves their backing.