Ideas for team building activities

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In this highly interactive workshop, your team will learn how to spot scams, avoid being scammed themselves, and even run their own confidence tricks. It’s the perfect way to get everyone thinking creatively and working together, and it’s bound to be a lot of fun, too.

The two above activities make the perfect combo! Close-Up & Crooked is the most entertaining, interactive and (we think) the best indoor team-building activity in the UK.

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If you’re looking for an activity that’s both fun and informative, then a cooking class could be just what you’re after. Not only will your team learn how to cook up a storm, but they’ll also get to bond over shared experiences and food. And of course, they’ll get to eat their creation at the end!

There are plenty of different types of cooking classes to choose from, for example, you could opt for a pasta-making class, a sushi-making class, or even a cupcake-decorating class. No matter what you choose, your team is sure to have a great time (and fill their tummies too).

There’s nothing like a good escape room to get your team thinking creatively. Not only do these activities challenge your problem-solving skills, but they also stand out as one of the top staff day-out ideas. After all, you’ll need to think outside the box to find the solutions when faced with a series of puzzles. And that’s precisely what makes escape rooms such great team-building activities. By working together to solve the puzzles, your team will learn to communicate better and collaborate more effectively. Plus, it’s just plain fun! So, if you’re looking for a creative way to build teamwork and boost morale, an escape room is the perfect solution, making it an ideal choice for your next staff day out.

Canoe racing is a great team-building activity as it requires teamwork and communication in order to paddle the canoe in unison. In addition, canoe racing can be a fun and exhilarating experience that will leave team members with lasting memories.

Finally, canoe racing is a great way to get team members outdoors and enjoying nature. This can help to create a sense of camaraderie and team spirit as team members work together to navigate the course.

Great for corporate fun days.

Building a strong team is essential for any organisation that wants to be successful. And what better way to build team spirit than by throwing your entire group into an obstacle course?

If nothing else, it will be a good way to test how well everyone works together under pressure. Just make sure that you have a first aid kit on hand, in case anyone gets injured in the process. Although, there’s nothing like a few bruises and scrapes to bring a team closer together.

Forget building trust exercises and icebreakers – if you really want to get your team working together, there’s nothing like learning some circus skills! Juggling, stilt-walking, unicycling – these are great team building activity examples that are not only fun but also help build communication and coordination skills.

Plus, it’s a great way of showing everyone that you’re not afraid to take risks – or look silly in front of your colleagues! So if you’re looking for a team-building activity that’s a bit out of the ordinary, why not try circus skills?

This high-octane sport is the perfect way to get your team working together and enhance team dynamics. There’s nothing like a few rounds of friendly fire to help build team morale. If you’re looking for an activity that will really test your team’s mettle, then there’s no better way to do it than by putting them in a paintball battle. So round up your team and head to the nearest paintballing facility for a day of fun and team building.

And let’s be honest, there are always a few targets that need to be taken care of in any organisation…

Competitive board games are the perfect team-building activity! They bring out the best in people, fostering a healthy sense of competition and encouraging teamwork with other team members. Plus, they’re a great way to get to know your colleagues better. So, consider hosting a board game night next time you’re looking for a fun and constructive team-building activity. Just be sure to choose your games wisely – you don’t want anyone getting too stressed out! That means Monopoly is off the table!

If you’re looking for a team-building activity that’s sure to be a murderously good time, look no further than a murder mystery night. Just gather your colleagues, assign them some shady characters, and let the fun begin. Who killed Kevin from accounts? Who garotted poor Julie from HR? Only your team can solve the crime. And in the process, they’ll have to work together, communicate effectively, and think outside the box. So if you’re looking for a way to get your entire team bonding, a murder mystery night is the perfect solution.

Let’s face it, team building exercises are often viewed as a necessary evil by employees. However, one team-building activity is sure to get everyone on board, including new team members: beer making! Brewing beer is a great way to encourage teamwork and bonding, as it requires each member of the team to play a role in the process. What better way to unwind after a long day at work than by sharing a freshly brewed pint with your colleagues? So, if you’re looking for a fun and effective team-building activity, look no further than beer making!

If you’re looking for a fun and unique indoor team-building exercise, look no further than virtual reality games. Whether you’re trying to save the world from an evil villain or just trying to get the high score on Ninja fruit (healthy competition is a good thing!), VR games are a great way to get your team working together. And there’s no need to worry about weather conditions or travel plans; all you need is a VR headset and a team of willing participants. There are also many VR game venues popping up around the UK – check out Other World in Birmingham.

The entire office is abuzz with excitement. It’s time for the much-anticipated go-kart team-building exercise. Finally, a chance to put to bed who are the superior drivers! The teams are formed and the race begins. Within seconds, it’s clear that there can only be one winner. And that winner is…the office janitor! He drives carefully and steadily, avoiding all the obstacles and hazards on the track. As the other drivers crash and burn, he cruises across the finish line, victorious. In the end, it turns out that the best driver in the office is the one who takes things slow and steady. Who would have thought?

Chess is not only a great way to problem solve, but it’s also a great team-building exercise. Studies have shown that playing chess can help improve communication and collaboration skills. And what better way to bond with your colleagues than by crushing them in a game of strategy? Great for smaller teams.

With the recent success of the Queen’s gambit, chess is currently trendy! Will you stick with the tricky London system or surprise your opponent with the Stafford Gambit?  Problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity are key in chess – all important skills for success in the workplace. So next time you’re looking for a fun team-building activity, consider hosting a chess tournament.

Teamwork makes the dream work and what better team-building exercise than laser tag? You know, that game where you shoot your coworkers with lasers in a dark room? Sounds like fun, right? And the best part is, there’s no real pain involved! Just bruised egos as team red crushes team blue. But seriously, laser tag can be a great way to promote team collaboration and communication.

It’s a fast-paced environment that requires quick thinking and strategic planning. Plus, it’s just plain fun. So next time you’re looking for fun team-building activities, consider giving laser tag a try. Your team will thank you for it… eventually. Oh, make sure there’s a prize for the most successful team and a special mention for the one with the best leadership skills!

Field day is the perfect team-building exercise – for two teams. It’s a collection of Summer type games that encourages communication skills and some gentle sledging! Egg and spoon dash, the sac race, and rounders – simple kid-type games are all great for encouraging teamwork and developing communication skills. And of course, the winner gets bragging rights for the rest of the year!

This team-building exercise is the perfect way to bring out the competitive spirit in your employees! Groups will be formed and given a stack of newspapers, some scissors, and some sticky tape.

The object of the exercise is to build the tallest free-standing tower. The winning team will be presented with a cheque for a million pounds, or they can choose to take the rest of the afternoon off. You choose. Either way, this is sure to be a fun and memorable exercise for all involved. Creative thinking is at the heart of this team-building session.

Office trivia can be a great team-building exercise – if you’re into that sort of thing. Just split your team into groups, come up with some hilarious (or inappropriate) team names, and see who can score the most points in the time limit.

The team with the most points gets the coveted prize (that cheque for a million pounds is knocking around somewhere), while the team with the least points gets the wooden spoon and takes the walk of shame around the office. Ah yes, positive memories for everyone…

Just picture it: you and your colleagues all coordinated and working together, moving in perfect harmony as you execute the steps of the foxtrot or waltz. It’ll be like being in a corporate La La Land montage, only without the risk of actually having to talk to each other outside of work. And what better way to improve team relationships than by forced physical contact?

Just think of all the bonding that will happen as you brush up against each other, stomp on each other’s toes, and try not to stare at each other’s awkward expressions of concentration. In fact, you might even find that dance classes are the perfect way to get to know your colleagues in a whole new light…or maybe just give yourself a good laugh at their expense. Either way, it’ll be team-building time well spent. Don’t forget to award a prize as teams compete for the most promising dancer award…

The Ultimate Werewolf Card Game is the perfect team-building exercise for your workplace. It requires teamwork, communication, and strategy to win. Plus, it’s a lot of fun! The game is played by up to 25 people. each player is given a role card that they must keep secret from the other players. The roles include werewolves, villagers, and seers.

The werewolves must try to kill the villagers, while the villagers must try to identify and kill the werewolves. The seers can use their special abilities to help the villagers. If the werewolves are successful in killing all of the villagers, they win the game. If the villagers are successful in killing all of the werewolves, they win the game. Either way, it’s a great way to build teamwork skills! Yes, this should be under board games but we believe this is the ultimate in card games that it gets its own special mention!

The Office Olympics is a great way to get your team to bond and have some friendly competition. You can divide your team into groups of two or three and have them compete in various “events” such as paperclip stacking, stapler jousting, or pencil sharpening.

A scavenger hunt is a great way to get your team working together to solve problems and find hidden treasures. You can hide items around the office or in a designated area, and give your team a list of items to find. The first team to find all of the items wins!

Karaoke night is a great way to let your team let loose and have some fun. You can rent a karaoke machine or go to a local karaoke bar, and let your team sing their hearts out. The best part about karaoke night is that there are no losers – everyone is a winner!

Who doesn’t love pizza? A pizza party is a great way to show your team that you appreciate their hard work. You can order pizzas for everyone, or you can make it a contest and see which team member can eat the most slices (it’ll be someone from the marketing team no doubt). Either way, your team will love bonding over some delicious pizza!

There’s nothing like being stranded on a deserted island to really bring team members together. What could be better than working together to build a raft, using only the materials at hand?

It’s a great way to test people’s ingenuity and resourcefulness, not to mention their ability to work together under pressure. And of course, there’s nothing like a shared ordeal to forge strong bonds between team members. Just make sure you have enough food and water for everyone before you set sail…

What could be more relaxing than spending a few hours out on the open water, trying to lure a slimy creature into your boat? No, I’m not talking about your boss. Mega lol.

And as an added bonus, you get to bond with your co-workers over the joys of baiting hooks and removing fish guts. What could be better? Fishing is the perfect way to establish group values and build team morale. So next time your boss suggests a team-building outing, be sure to suggest fishing! A fun game could be to see who can catch the biggest trout. No, I’m talking about your boss.

Archery is often touted as a great team-building exercise. After all, it requires communication, coordination, and working together towards a common goal. But what most people don’t realize is that archery is actually the building block for an even greater team-building exercise: war.

Just think about it – in order to win a war, you need to be able to communicate effectively, coordinate your troops, and work together towards a common goal. And what better way to practice those skills than by shooting arrows at each other or a bullseye on a board, you decide?

So next time you’re looking for a way to bring your team together, forget trust exercises and corporate retreats. Pick up some bows and arrows and let the bonding begin.

As any human resources professional will tell you, team-building games are essential for fostering a sense of camaraderie and cooperation in the workplace. And what better team-building game than bowling?

After all, what could be more fun than throwing a heavy ball down a narrow lane in the hopes of knocking over some pins? And if you happen to miss those pins and end up in the gutter, well, that’s just another opportunity for your teammates to bond over your shared incompetence. So next time you’re looking for a fun way to bring your team together, remember: it’s all about striking it right with bowling.

Do you ever feel like you and your coworkers are just going through the motions, day in and day out? Well, there’s no need to worry! Orienteering is the perfect team-building exercise to help your team break out of its rut.

Not only will orienteering require creative problem-solving, but it will also promote physical activity and teamwork. And what could be more fun than getting lost in the woods with a group of people you barely know? So go ahead, round up your group members, drop them off in the middle of the deepest, dankest forest and watch the bonding begin. And the best bit – it’s cheap as chips! As long as everyone returns in good nick! Ideal for a large group.

There’s nothing like a team-building exercise to really bring out the best in people. And what better way to build team spirit than by engaging in a little whitewater rafting? After all, what could be more bonding than being thrown together in a small boat, fighting for your life against the raging waters? Nothing brings out team cohesion quite like the fear of imminent death!

And if that’s not enough to forge lasting bonds, you can always count on someone getting seasick. There’s nothing like watching your teammates puke their guts out to really create a strong sense of unity! So if you’re looking for a team-building exercise that is guaranteed to bring out the best in people, whitewater rafting is the people’s choice! Are we all going in the same direction? undoubtedly!

Cocktail-making can be a great team-building activity – especially for small groups. There’s nothing like bonding over a few cosmopolitans or long island ice teas, made with expert precision by a professional mixologist.

And what could be more fun than learning to make your favourite cocktails while cracking jokes about sex on the beach with your colleagues? Just be sure to hire a reputable cocktail maker who will get everyone in good spirits (pun intended). Ideal for remote teams.

Alright, ladies and gentlemen, buckle up. It’s time to dive headfirst into the wild world of “roller-coaster team building.” Yes, it’s a thing. And no, you can’t ride it. Unless you’re a football, that is,

In this gravity-defying challenge, teams are tasked to design and build a roller coaster, fit for a football. That’s right, folks. Your years of watching Premier League matches are finally paying off. You didn’t think all that time shouting at the TV was in vain, did you?

So, here’s the game plan. The ball must roll unaided from start to finish (the entire length). Think of it as a one-man relay race but with more twists, turns, and occasional loop-de-loops. Bonus points for incorporating unnecessary engineering feats into your structure. Remember, we’re not just building a roller coaster, we’re crafting a monument to over-the-top creativity.

But beware, this isn’t just a glorified arts and crafts project. This is a full-blown spectacle, especially when you’ve got a large group involved. Imagine the chaos. The drama. The inevitable arguments over whether your roller coaster really needs that third loop-de-loop.

And let’s not forget about space. You’re going to need loads of it.  We’re talking ‘move over, Eiffel Tower’ kind of space. Because once this thing starts growing, there’s no stopping it.

So, if you’re looking for “group building activities for adults” that combine logic, creativity, and a healthy dose of insanity, then look no further. The roller coaster challenge is here to turn your world upside down. It’s a great indoor or outdoor event.

Conclusion

Looking for a team-building event to help your team gel? From creative thinking, and competitive sports, to learning new skills – there’s an activity for everyone – yes, even the m̶i̶s̶s̶e̶r̶a̶b̶l̶e̶ stubborn ones. (there’s always one team member) When a team bonds, the theory is you’ll have a more cohesive unit that’s better equipped to work together to achieve common goals.

But we all know it’s just a good enough excuse to get out of the office, try something new and most importantly – have some fun!

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With more than 25 years of professional experience as an entertainer, Chris has developed the ability to create an atmosphere of fun and amazement that will leave you with unforgettable memories. He can also provide some unique and creative ways to create entertainment for your event. Whether you are planning a wedding, an office party or corporate event, Chris can ensure that everyone in attendance will enjoy a truly magical experience.