Some team building games can be very beneficial. While it might seem easy to plan team-building activities, you may find that they are not all beneficial. You need to be able to plan a fun and effective team building session. These are some of my favorite team building games that you can use to get your team started. They will be remembered for years.
Many of the online games don’t accomplish the goal of teambuilding or are too short. They are designed to get people excited for the main game, set the mood, and break up the ice if people don’t know each other. While you can find lots of games online, most are too short or don’t accomplish the purpose of team building. However, you don’t have to give up on them. A short game called a warmup can be used to warm up your team and get them ready for more constructive activities. These are where online searches come in. Here’s a list of the best online searches to get your team moving. These warm-ups should not last more than 10-15 minutes and should be followed by the main game. This is a great game to get your team animated. Game #1: Two Truths and a LieThis is a great icebreaker for teams that don’t know much about one another, but it can also be a great game for teams who have been working together for years. It’s simple: Each person introduces themselves, then makes three statements about themselves. Two statements are true, one lies. The group must then guess which lie it is. You can even have a vote. Game #2: SevenIn this game, your team should stand in a circle and begin counting. The first person to say 1, the second 2 and so on. If you reach 7 or one of its multiples (14-21,28,35 …),), the person must clap instead. If they say the number, they are out. You can make the game more difficult by changing the number or adding new moves (jumping and touching their noses, etc.). The winner is the one who is left standing. Game #3: Action IntrosThis is a great game for teams that don’t know each other’s names, but will soon be working together. Each person adds an adjective to their name, beginning with the first letter of their names. Then, they must act out the adjective. A person named Bill might say, “I’m Bossy Bill!” to act like a boss. Game #4: 60 Second Speeches Let people have fun with silly or funny topics. Facilitators can break the ice by showing first and then moving quickly to each person, without pausing.
These main games will help you team bond and build camaraderie. All main games should have a common goal or task that all participants must complete together. They should be engaging and entertaining, but they must also serve a purpose. These games usually last for 30 minutes or more, but you can always keep the time going if you can see that the participants are real.