In fact, it can be just as engaging—and maybe even more creative—than in-person events. With the right activities, teams can bond, have fun, and build stronger connections, no matter where they are. Here’s a lineup of the best not lame virtual team building activities that are guaranteed to be anything but lame.
1. Virtual Trivia Nights for Brainy Fun
Trivia games are perfect for bringing people together in a relaxed, interactive way. Whether it’s general knowledge, pop culture, or themed rounds, trivia sparks friendly competition and keeps everyone engaged. Spice things up with custom trivia questions about team members or company milestones. Use breakout rooms to create small teams for a more collaborative experience, and throw in prizes to boost excitement.
2. Wine and Cheese Tasting from Home
Elevate the virtual experience with a guided wine and cheese tasting. Participants receive curated kits ahead of time and join a sommelier or expert for a fun and interactive session. Add a twist by turning it into a game—challenge participants to guess the wine’s origin or name the cheese they’re sampling. This activity offers a relaxed, social atmosphere that’s perfect for bonding.
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3. Escape Rooms for Puzzle Lovers
Virtual escape rooms deliver adrenaline-packed challenges that get everyone working together. Teams solve clues, crack codes, and race the clock to "escape" before time runs out, all from the comfort of their own homes. Look for themed rooms that fit your group’s vibe—whether it’s a haunted mystery or a spy adventure. Escape rooms are perfect for improving problem-solving skills and building trust within teams.
4. Arts and Crafts Workshops to Spark Creativity
Tap into everyone’s artistic side with a virtual arts and crafts session. These workshops allow participants to unwind and get creative, while also promoting collaboration and conversation. For example, in a terrarium-building workshop, participants create their own mini-garden. Candle making allows team members to design personalized scents. Everyone follows along with an instructor to create a masterpiece in a painting workshop.
5. Cooking and Baking Classes for the Foodies
Nothing brings people together like food. Virtual cooking and baking classes offer a hands-on experience, with professional chefs guiding participants through recipes from scratch. Teams can enjoy a shared sense of accomplishment as they whip up delicious treats. Make sushi rolls or artisan pizzas for a savory option, bake truffles or macarons for a sweet treat, or finish off with a cocktail-making class to toast to your team’s efforts.
6. Games That Get Everyone Involved
Virtual games provide a laid-back environment where teams can connect and have fun. From board games to digital party games, there are plenty of ways to keep everyone entertained. For example, Pictionary with a virtual whiteboard adds a hilarious twist to classic drawing games and virtual scavenger hunts where participants race to find household items.
7. Hybrid Events: Combine Activities for Variety
Mix and match activities to keep things fresh and engaging. For example, start with a trivia round, take a quick break with a wine and cheese tasting, and wrap up with an arts and crafts session. Combining different formats ensures there’s something for everyone.
8. Add Prizes and Recognition for Extra Motivation
Even in virtual settings, people love a bit of recognition. Offer prizes for the winning trivia team or the best cocktail presentation. End the event by giving shoutouts or fun awards such as “Best Team Spirit” or “Most Likely to Become a Sommelier.”
9. Keep It Simple with Minimal Tech Setup
The best virtual events are easy to join and don’t require complicated tools or downloads. Platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams, combined with web-based games, ensure a smooth experience.
Virtual team-building doesn’t have to be boring or awkward. With activities like trivia nights, wine tastings, escape rooms, and hands-on workshops, teams can connect, laugh, and collaborate in exciting ways. Whether the goal is friendly competition, creativity, or just unwinding together, these not-lame virtual events are sure to leave everyone looking forward to the next one.
Most Popular Virtual Team Building Activities
Get ready to flex those fun facts and face off in a friendly competition that will engage the most trivial corners of your colleagues' minds! With diverse trivia topics like movies, pop culture, and even ice-cream flavors, your team will flex their fun facts, laugh, and bond while engaging in a bit of friendly competition.
Join us for a captivating wine and cheese-tasting experience to elevate your team's knowledge and conversation skills. With expert guidance, explore two wines and two cheeses while learning about their unique creation methods and impressing your friends with new vocabulary and pairing ideas.
Virtual White Elephant Team Gift Experience
Get in the holiday spirit with a classic white elephant gift exchange! Unwrap gifts virtually, participate in a holiday trivia contest, and steal gifts from your teammates in a festive event led by our high-energy and engaging hosts. You'll build camaraderie and bond with your group, then leave with a virtual gift that will be mailed to you afterward.
Step into one of our many virtual escape rooms and work together with your team to solve puzzles, uncover clues, and race against the clock. With plenty of themes to choose from, It’s an immersive, interactive experience that challenges your problem-solving skills while fostering teamwork and fun—all from the comfort of your own home!
Experience the excitement of a digital twist on the classic game show that will have your team strategizing their way to victory! Engage in fast-paced rounds, compete against other teams, and enjoy a fun and unique experience that will enhance team building and creativity.
Build a beautiful terrarium with your group and learn about feng shui! The terrarium can be displayed on a shelf or table, or even made into a creative hanging display.
Our Virtual Terrarium Workshop is a fun and peaceful way for your team to connect and add some greenery to their spaces. We'll supply everything each team member needs to create a peaceful glass-encased terrarium that can be easily displayed by hanging or placing it on a shelf, table, or near their workspace!
Virtual Escape Room: The Office Holiday Party
Get ready for an immersive team building experience with you and your colleagues racing against the clock to escape the dreaded office party and start your well-deserved holiday break. Solve clues, puzzles, and mini-games in mini-teams while interacting with the whole group, all facilitated by an entertaining host for a fun and unique virtual event.
Engage in a whirlwind of challenges that will bring out the best in your group. Join us for an hour of non-stop action with trivia, escape rooms, and more. Experience the ultimate team building event that will leave your team energized and ready to conquer any challenge!
Virtual Escape Room: Murder Mystery
Embark on an exhilarating murder mystery adventure with your team as you step into the shoes of trainees at CHPD. Solve puzzles, crack codes, and unravel the clues to catch a cunning murderer before they strike again, all while building camaraderie and teamwork.
Learn and apply simple pottery hand-building techniques to create a planter or candleholder. We use air-dry clay, so participants do not need a kiln.
This workshop is perfect for a group that likes to be hands-on and is a great way to learn fascinating skills in an interactive, social, and creative environment. Absolute beginners are welcome!
Virtual Escape Room: Escape from the '90s
Immerse yourself in the '90s nostalgia as you and your mini-team work together to escape the room in this ultimate throwback escape game. Solve riddles, crack codes, and uncover clues from a pre-Google era while bonding with your teammates and reliving the good old Nickelodeon days.
You've never played bingo like this! Join us for a completely reimagined version of the classic game that uses video clips, images, and riddles to test your pop culture knowledge. We gave our sixty-minute bingo game a multimedia gameshow makeover, and you've got to play it to believe it. As you compete with cohorts for the opportunity to fill in squares, you won't need to wait for numbers to be called out. You'll need your wits about you to earn every box you tick as you battle your way to being able to shout BINGO and declare victory! It's every player for themself in this raucous spin on a beloved party game.
Make 3 different drinks while learning about the fundamental elements that make cocktails great! You'll first learn a bit of mixology history, bar tools (and substitutions), and key skills. Then you'll move on to how to master three craft cocktails. Mocktail recipes are also available.
Break out into mini-groups and embark on a unique scavenger hunt experience that combines team building, creative projects, and hilarious interactions with your surroundings. Whether your team is in the office or at home, this hour-long event will get everyone fully engaged and entertained, leaving you with a winning team and a Zoom room filled with laughter and camaraderie.
Virtual Escape Room: Expedition to the North Pole
Experience an exhilarating virtual escape room where mini teams must work together to escape the treacherous North Pole. Solve puzzles, uncover clues, and navigate challenging obstacles to reach your destination, all while building teamwork and camaraderie.
Virtual Valentine's Watercolor
Unlock your creativity and team building skills at our Valentine's watercolor painting workshop, where you'll learn the "wet-on-wet" technique to create stunning art. With various painting styles and personalized guidance, you'll leave with a beautiful masterpiece and foundational skills for watercolor painting.
Virtual Escape Room: Pirate Treasure Hunt
Embark on a thrilling pirate-themed virtual adventure where you and your team will compete against the notorious Captain William Kidd to find buried treasure. Work together to solve clues, puzzles, and mini-games in this exciting team building experience that promises rough seas and the opportunity to claim Captain Kidd's treasure for yourselves.
Virtual Brick Building Team Challenge
Unleash your team's creativity and collaboration skills in our exciting Lego building challenge! With individual and team challenges, you'll work together to create unique structures and compete for the title of best build, all while embracing diversity of thought and outside-the-box thinking.
Experience tranquility and teamwork with our Virtual Terrarium Workshop! Join us for a serene journey as you craft your own glass-encased oasis, complete with succulents, moss, and crystals. Our engaging instructors will guide your group through the process, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience for all, accompanied by a bottle of wine to enhance the creative ambiance.
Virtual White Elephant Team Gift Experience
Get in the holiday spirit with a classic white elephant gift exchange! Unwrap gifts virtually, participate in a holiday trivia contest, and steal gifts from your teammates in a festive event led by our high-energy and engaging hosts. You'll build camaraderie and bond with your group, then leave with a virtual gift that will be mailed to you afterward.
Huddle together with a team and complete creative challenges with props provided by CourseHorse! This event is a series of team-based, fun, hands-on, and generally silly competitions that will get your group laughing as they compete for gold.