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Team Building is the common trend among businesses and organizations aiming to enhance unity, fostering genuine camaraderie between employees and managers, and having fun together as true friends. However, choosing the right activities for Team Building, how to play them, and who will organize them poses a challenging issue. If you're struggling with selecting activities for your upcoming Team Building event, let Mytour assist you. Below are the most popular Team Building games widely applied by many businesses and organizations. Feel free to explore.
1. Team Building Game: Team Wheel
Team Wheel is one of the most beloved games when organizing team building sessions. It emphasizes teamwork among members, the role of leaders and managers as the ones steering the wheel, and the trust of team members in their managers.
Preparation: A 5-meter-long, 50 cm diameter canvas, sewn together like a wheel, plastic baskets, and a ball.
Number of players: Multiple teams, each team consisting of 7-10 players.
How to play:
After dividing the teams, all members step inside the 'wheel' prepared by the organizers. Upon signal, the team leader will direct and guide the team members to move so that the wheel reaches the finish line as quickly as possible. Upon reaching the finish line, the team leader will throw the prepared ball into the plastic basket. The winning team will be the one that throws the most balls into the basket.
Note: The ideal time to organize this game is 20 minutes.
2. Team Building Game: Capture the Flag
Capture the Flag is a very familiar traditional game often played outdoors to train players' agility and physical abilities, thereby enhancing team spirit for the group.
Preparation: Capture item (flag, cloth, piece of fabric, tree branch, etc.)
Number of players: The number of players is unlimited, the more, the merrier, with a minimum of 7-9 players, with one person acting as the team leader.
How to play:
Draw a wide circle in the middle of the playing field, ranging from 20-25 cm in diameter, and place the capture item in the center. Draw a line at each end of the field as a marker, about 6-7 meters away from the circle.
Players are divided into 2 teams, each with an equal number of players lined up in rows in front of the marker. Each team will be called out in numerical order from 1 to the end. Each person must remember their number.
The facilitator stands in the middle of the field and calls out any number. The teams corresponding to the called number quickly rush to capture the flag. Whoever captures the flag runs back to their team. The opposing team tries to tag them. If the flag carrier is tagged, their team loses, and points are awarded to the opposing team.
The facilitator continues to call out two other players corresponding to different numbers to play. This continues until all players have participated. In the end, the team with more points wins.
Note: To make the game more engaging, the facilitator is allowed to call out multiple numbers at once.
3. Team Building Game: Two-legged Run
Three-legged Race is a team building game that fosters bonding and brings laughter to everyone. Winning this game requires players in the team to truly unite, coordinate, and be clever.
Preparation: Ropes for tying legs, obstacles as determined by the organizers' discretion.
Number of Players: The number of players should be even, divided into 2 teams, with a minimum of 6 players per team. To ensure fairness, the number of males and females in each team should be approximately equal.
How to Play:
The game is conducted in pairs sequentially. Therefore, the facilitator will tie the left leg of one player to the right leg of the other.
Each team will nominate 2 players to start. The players' task is to apply their teamwork skills to overcome obstacles as quickly as possible. When the first pair completes their task, only then the next pair can proceed.
The team that completes the task first will be the ultimate winner.
4. Team Building Game: Bag Jump
Bag Jump is a simple yet incredibly fun outdoor game that helps players build stamina. Through collaborative efforts and striving to reach the finish line first, the game fosters stronger bonds among team members.
Preparation: Large sacks, in quantity corresponding to the number of pairs participating.
Number of Players: Unlimited, with no gender distinction, however, the number of participants must be even.
How to Play:
Players are divided into different teams, depending on the number of participants, which can be divided into 2, 3, or 4 different teams. Teams can be assigned through a drawing process.
Pairs of two players each will put their feet into a sack, forming a line behind the starting line. Upon the signal, each pair will try to jump forward as fast as possible. Only when the first pair reaches the finish line can the second pair start. The team whose all members reach the finish line first will win.
Note: Moving in sacks is quite challenging and prone to stumbling if not coordinated properly. Therefore, it should be organized in areas with soil, grass, or near the beach. If possible, protective gear for joints should be prepared to reduce the risk of injuries to the players.
5. Team Building Game Tug of War
Being a game deeply rooted in the childhood memories of many, tug of war is sure to be a fun activity. It emphasizes teamwork and collective effort among team members, thereby enhancing the spirit of unity within a group, fostering its strength over time.
Preparation: A long rope, colored flags, or ribbons to tie in the middle of the rope.
Number of players: Unlimited number of players, with one person acting as the referee. Participants should be an even number, and the physical fitness of players in both teams should be similar.
How to play:
The referee will evenly divide the members into two teams. Each team member will hold one end of the rope with a flag tied in the middle as a separation point. Upon the signal, the two teams will use their strength to pull the rope towards their side. The team that pulls the flag on the rope into their territory will be declared the winner.
Note: The process of pulling the rope with hands may cause abrasions. It's advisable to prepare protective fingerless gloves for the players.
6. Team Building Game: Ball Passing to the Target
If one person moves fast, another moves slowly, and one person kicks the ball too hard without coordinated teamwork, the ball will not reach the target. This game demands skillful coordination among team members.
Preparation: Medium-sized beach ball, ball basket.
Number of players: Unlimited. Encourage 20 or more participants. Each team should have at least 3 members, divided into multiple teams.
How to play:
Depending on the number of team members, each team can assign 1 or 2 people to inflate the beach ball or prepare pre-inflated beach balls. The remaining members are responsible for moving the beach ball. Each ball movement turn consists of 2 people. The players' main task is to carry the beach ball to the ball basket without using their hands.
During movement, if the ball touches a hand or falls, it will be considered a violation. The player will return to the starting line and move again from the beginning. At the end of the specified time, the team with more beach balls in the basket will be the winner.
7. Team Building Game: The Daring Duo
Although it's relatively easy to play, guiding team members to move smoothly without falling is not easy. It can be said that The Daring Duo is a team building game that enhances judgment, adaptability, and fosters unity among team members.
Preparation: Giant flipper shoes corresponding to the number of players.
Number of Players: Unlimited number of players.
How to Play:
The game master will provide each team with a pair of giant flipper shoes. Team members will put their feet into the same pair and stand behind the starting line. Upon a signal, teams will take turns moving on those shoes to return to the finish line. The team that reaches the finish line first will be the winning team.
8. Team Building Game: Trusting the Captain
Looking for a game that fosters bonding between leadership and their team members? Join the Trusting the Captain game in your upcoming team building session.
Preparation: Provide blindfolds corresponding to the number of participants and objects to use as obstacles.
Number of Players: Unlimited, with a minimum of 5 players per team.
How to Play:
After dividing into teams, players will form a long line, with the front person acting as the captain while the rest must blindfold themselves. Upon hearing the signal, team members will place their hands on the shoulders or hold onto the clothing of the person in front and follow the captain's instructions.
Along the path towards the finish line, several obstacles will be placed. Therefore, as the 'ship' moves, the captain, who leads the way, also has to give commands like turning left, turning right, going straight, etc. Any 'ship' that touches or knocks over an obstacle will either go back to the start or face penalties depending on the terrain and difficulty level of the game. The first 'ship' to reach the finish line wins.
9. Team Building Game: Dodgeball
Dodgeball is a high-energy physical activity game, suitable for playing outdoors, at the beach, or in a soccer field.
Preparation: One large-sized rubber ball.
Number of Players: 14 or more.
How to Play:
Teams are evenly divided by drawing lots. Each team selects one player to throw the ball, while the remaining members form a long line, holding onto each other's tails, with the task of avoiding the ball hitting them. Any member hit by the ball is eliminated from the game. However, if a player catches the ball, they are not eliminated. The team with the most members remaining undefeated wins.
10. Team Building Game: Tank Crossing on Sand
Moving on a canvas alone is difficult enough, let alone three people moving together. This game requires players to cooperate and coordinate with each other to overcome the challenge. Through this game, team members will better understand each other.
Preparation: Large enough canvas sheets for each team to stand on.
Number of Players: Divide into multiple teams, each consisting of 3 players.
How to Play:
After dividing the teams, each team will be given a wide canvas. Team members will stand on the canvas behind the starting line.
When the starting signal is given, teams will move one by one. The two members at the front will be responsible for shifting the canvas to move towards the finish line. If any team member falls or steps outside the ground, it will be considered a foul and they must start over. The team that reaches the finish line first wins.
11. Teambuilding Game: Bringing Water Back to the Source
This game demands speed from participants, making it ideal for businesses aiming to eliminate existing delays within a department.
Preparation: Water bucket with 4 punctured holes, Water container, Obstacles.
Number of Players: Unlimited
How to Play:
Through drawing lots, players are divided into corresponding teams. Team members line up at the starting line, 20m away from the shoreline. Upon signal, each person holding a bucket with punctured holes runs to the beach, scoops water, and quickly pours it into the container. At the end of the time, the team with the most water or the first to fill the container wins.
12. Beach Team Building Game – Bringing Water to the Village
Bringing water to the village is a meaningful game, helping company members recognize the value of each individual in contributing to the team's success.
Preparation: Plastic bottles, Small cups (number corresponding to the number of teams), long water troughs about 1m in length (create water troughs by splitting plastic pipes in half)
Number of Players: 10 players and above.
How to Play:
Each team will appoint a member to fetch water, while the remaining members will line up the water troughs from the position of the plastic bottles to the water source.
Upon signal, the designated member will swiftly run to the beach, scoop water from the sea, and bring it back to pour into the water trough to let the water flow into the plastic bottles as quickly as possible. The team that fills the bottle first wins.
13. Team Building Game: Word Link
Looking for an engaging team building game that requires no preparation? Try Word Link. Not only does it challenge players' quick thinking, but it also enhances vocabulary, allowing players to flexibly use language and express their thoughts in any form.
Preparation: None required
Number of Players: Unlimited
How to Play:
To enhance competitiveness and appeal, divide players into 3 – 5 teams. When the game starts, the facilitator will provide a word. The first team must continue with a word starting with the last letter of the facilitator's word. The second team continues with a word starting with the last letter of the first team's word, and so on in a circle. If a team fails to come up with an answer within 5 seconds, they will be penalized. The team that lasts until the end will be the winning team.
Example: Sky – Yellow – Lemon – Nest...
14. Team Building Game: Sound Clash
If you're looking for a game to change the atmosphere, bring laughter and joy to everyone, don't miss out on the Sound Clash game.
Preparation: Phone with music playback capability, headphones
Number of Players: From 10 players and above.
How to Play:
Divide players into teams, each team consisting of 5 players. The game master will provide each player with a pair of headphones plugged into a phone playing music. Adjust the volume so that players cannot hear outside sounds.
Team members will line up vertically, except for the front person, who will not wear headphones and will listen to the game master's challenging phrases like “Wash the green towel, squeeze the painting branch” or “Fluent words flow fluently now”.
After hearing the phrase, the front person will turn around and pass the message to the person behind them, and so on until the end of the line. The last person to hear the message will be tasked with repeating the phrase to the game master. The team that finishes accurately and fastest will be the winning team.
15. Team Building Game: Seek Change
Seeking Change is a game that enhances observation and memory skills, stimulating creativity among participants. This game can be played indoors or outdoors.
Preparation: No preparation needed
Number of Players: Even number, with a minimum of 8 participants.
How to Play:
Two individuals form a pair and compete by standing back-to-back. Upon command, they will turn around, observe each other for about 5 minutes, and then turn back. Both will begin to alter some basic features of their appearance (Change glasses, loosen hair, pretend blood, roll up sleeves, etc.). After 2 minutes, they will turn around again, observe each other once more, and point out the changes in the other person. The person who identifies more changes wins.
You can play multiple times, each time only changing a few points, and then continue turning back to each other and making different changes. The person who finds more changes wins. The winner can request the loser to do any task.
Above are the best and easiest-to-organize Team Building games of 2024, suitable for various terrain conditions. Hopefully, with the games introduced by Mytour, your company members and managers will bond even more. Wish you all the best and have fun!!!
