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Indoor Team Building events are incomplete without exciting games that foster community bonding. In this article, Mytour shares with you the top 20+ indoor Team Building games that are currently trending.
1. Perfect Harmony – The Most Beloved Team Building Game
- Number of participants: 6 to 10 people
How to play: Divide participants into teams of two. Each team competes by having one member describe a keyword through actions (no speaking) while the other guesses. The team with the most correct guesses within the time limit wins.
2. Spoon Ball Relay Game
- Number of participants: 10 to 50 or more
- Tools: Ping pong ball, plastic spoon, basket
How to play: Split participants into teams of at least four. Members line up in a row, spaced 1-2 arm lengths apart. The first person holds a spoon in their mouth, picks up a ball from the basket, and passes it to the next person's spoon. The team that transfers the most balls into the basket within the time limit wins.
3. Flour Transfer Game Using Mouth
- Number of participants: 10 to 50 or more
- Tools: Spoon (or soft cardboard, plastic sheet, etc.), flour, bowl or bucket
How to play: Divide participants into teams of 4 to 10 members. Team members line up in a row, each holding a provided tool in their mouth. The first person scoops flour with the tool and passes it to the next person using the same method. The last person pours the collected flour into a bucket to score points. The team with the most flour transferred within the time limit wins.
4. Truth or Bluff
- Number of participants: Each team must have at least 5 members
How to play: Each player shares three statements, with only one being true and the other two false. The rest of the group must guess which statement is true and which are false.
5. Word Guessing Game
- Number of participants: Unlimited
- Tools: Noise-canceling headphones, soundproofing equipment
How to play: Divide participants into teams with no size limit. Each member wears headphones playing loud music and guesses phrases spoken by other team members. The team with the most correct guesses wins.
6. Ball Through the Hoop Game
- Number of participants: Unlimited
- Tools: Ball holder, ball, hoop, rope
How to play: Split participants into teams, either playing in turns or simultaneously. A stretchable hoop serves as the center, with ropes tied to it for participants to pull and expand. Each team member holds a rope end, working together to maneuver the hoop to pick up the ball and bring it to the target.
7. Toss and Catch Game
- Number of participants: Unlimited
- Tools: Bucket or container, a large number of ping pong balls
How to play: Divide participants into teams, with each team pairing two players (multiple teams can play simultaneously). A playing area is marked with lines at least 2.0 meters apart. One player tosses the ball, while the other catches it without crossing the line. The team with the most balls at the end wins.
8. Paper Blowing Game
- Number of participants: Unlimited
- Tools: Bucket or container, a large number of ping pong balls
How to play: Divide participants into teams of up to 8 members. Team members line up in a row, with the last person holding a piece of paper and blowing it into the air. Each subsequent member must blow to keep the paper airborne. The team scores a point when the paper reaches the target area. The fastest team to complete the task wins.
9. Indoor Team Building Game: Catch the Word
- Number of participants: Unlimited
- Tools: Pictures, short videos, characters
How to play: Divide participants into small teams. Each team selects a member to act out a keyword using gestures and actions. The remaining members guess the keyword. The team with the most correct guesses wins.
10. Team Building Game: Grapevine Blossom
- Number of participants: Unlimited
- Tools: None
How to play: When the facilitator calls out a number of grapes in a bunch, participants quickly form groups matching that number. Groups that collapse or lack the required number within 5 seconds lose. Excess members in a group are eliminated.
11. Indoor Team Building Game: Sack Race
- Number of participants: Unlimited
- Tools: Sacks, gunny bags
How to play: Players line up in a row, with the first player standing inside a sack and holding its opening. On the signal, the first player hops from the starting line to the finish line and back. The next player then takes their turn, and this continues until the last player finishes. The fastest team wins.
12. Shoe Toss Game
- Number of participants: Unlimited
- Tools: Plastic baskets, sandals, flip-flops
How to play: Teams line up in a row, with each member keeping their shoes or sandals on their feet. On the signal, players take turns aiming and tossing their footwear into their team's basket. The team with the most successful tosses wins.
13. Team Building Game: Tallest Team Wins
- Number of participants: Unlimited
- Tools: None
How to play: On the signal, the team works together to lift one member as high as possible. Within 5 minutes, the team must elevate the chosen member to the greatest height. The team with the highest elevation wins.
14. Friendship Strength Game
- Number of participants: Unlimited, divided into two teams
- Tools: None
How to play: In the first round, Team A builds a sturdy structure, while Team B attempts to dismantle it. After each round, the teams switch roles. The team with the longest-lasting structure wins.
15. Team Building Game: Majestic Pasta Tower
- Number of participants: Unlimited, divided into teams (5 members per team)
- Tools: Spaghetti, clay/playdough, adhesive
How to play: Team members collaborate to build a pasta tower using spaghetti and clay as adhesive. The team with the tallest and most stable tower wins.
16. Team Building Game: Shark Tank
- Number of participants: Unlimited
- Tools: A0 paper or whiteboard, markers
How to play: The facilitator assigns a business challenge to each team, requiring them to create a business plan for a product with a set budget. Team members discuss and present their ideas on paper or a board.
They then pitch their product and seek investment. The team with the most innovative, feasible, and promising idea wins the investment and the game.
17. Team Building Game: United Together
- Number of participants: Unlimited, with 5 members per team
- Tools: None required
How to play: Each team forms a circle to create a "unified block." On the facilitator's signal, team members arrange themselves into a cohesive unit. The team that maintains the block the longest wins.
18. Team Building Game: Quick In – Quick Out
- Number of participants: Unlimited
- Tools: Speaker
How to play: Participants form a circle around the facilitator. On the signal, they start moving in the circle. The facilitator randomly calls out numbers from 1 to 5, and players must quickly form groups of that size. Those without a group are eliminated. The game repeats until only two players remain.
19. Battle of the Kings
- Number of participants: Unlimited
How to play: Players from two teams draw lots, and the one with the "king" mark becomes the ruler for that round. The king of Team A can assign challenges to Team B's soldiers until they can no longer comply and surrender. The team with fewer remaining soldiers loses.
20. Quick Hands, Sharp Eyes Game
- Number of participants: Unlimited
- Tools: Shoes, water bottles, balls, or any objects
How to play: Teams line up facing each other, with objects like shoes, bottles, or balls placed in the middle. The facilitator calls out body parts, and players must touch them. The final call is for an object in the middle, and the fastest to grab it wins. The loser faces a penalty from the winner.
In this article, Mytour has shared a list of 20+ best indoor Team Building games. Have a great day!
