Office party games that people actually join
Low-pressure games that work for a team lunch, a holiday party or a Friday call. No equipment, nothing awkward, and everything works on Zoom or Teams too.
1. How well do you know your coworkers?
One teammate makes a quiz with the Office question set and shares the link in Slack or Teams. Everyone guesses. Rotate the quiz-maker each week for an easy recurring team ritual.
Players: Any team size · Time: 10 min
2. Two truths and a lie
The classic team icebreaker. On a video call, the player shares their screen while typing, or just says the statements out loud.
Players: 4–12 people · Time: 15–20 min
3. Meeting bingo
Print it or share the link before a long all-hands. 'You're on mute' is always the first square to go.
Players: Everyone · Time: One meeting
4. Most likely to: work edition
Who's most likely to have 100 tabs open? Friendly and safe for work, with awards at the end.
Players: 5+ people · Time: 15 min
5. Would you rather: work edition
A perfect 5-minute meeting opener. Share your screen and let the team vote in chat.
Players: Any size · Time: 5 min
6. Charades
Split into departments or random teams. The 'Jobs' category is a natural fit.
Players: Two teams · Time: 20 min
Would you rather questions for the office party
Ready to use at the party. Tap an option to make your pick.
- Would you rather share a desk with a loud talker or a loud typer?
- Would you rather have a coworker who never stops talking or one who never talks at all?
- Would you rather sit next to the printer or sit next to the kitchen?
- Would you rather be stuck in an elevator with the CEO or with the new intern?
- Would you rather have a messy desk you know your way around or a perfectly tidy desk you can't find anything in?
- Would you rather always get the last slice of cake at office parties or always get the best parking spot?
See all 92 would you rather questions for work →
A simple game plan
- Kickoff (5 min): Would You Rather, work edition.
- Main game (15 min): coworker quiz results.
- Team round (20 min): charades.
- Wrap-up: Most Likely To awards.
Hosting tips
- Keep it optional and let people sit out.
- Stick to work-safe question sets. Everything on this page is.
- Short and regular beats long and rare: 5 minutes at the start of a weekly meeting works well.
- For remote teams, share your screen and have people answer in chat.
Frequently asked questions
What are good team building games for work?
Games that help people learn about each other without pressure: coworker quizzes, Two Truths and a Lie, and Would You Rather are easy wins.
Do these work on Zoom or Microsoft Teams?
Yes. Share your screen for Would You Rather, Most Likely To or charades, and send quiz links in the chat.
How long should an office party game be?
10 to 20 minutes per game, with two or three games at a party.