The 26 best virtual team building games for quality collaboration

Embark on a mind-bending adventure with Virtual Escape Rooms – the ultimate team-building escapade that brings the thrill of escape rooms straight to your screens. Your team will collaborate to crack codes, solve puzzles, and unravel mysteries within a themed digital realm. With 20 diverse themes to choose from, ranging from a pirate treasure hunt to an expedition to the North Pole, there's an escape room to suit everyone. Navigate through challenges, unlock hidden clues, and race against the clock to achieve victory together! Great work, team. Well done. High five.

Here’s one we really like. It’s time to enjoy a classic pub-style trivia night, where your team can test their knowledge of esoteric subjects, historical facts, and pop culture as they attempt to prove who amongst them is the trivia champion. Choose from a traditional trivia event or get creative with specialized themes, such as movie and TV trivia, historical knowledge, or even unique themes like Pride or Black History Month. Each event consists of multiple rounds of different kinds of trivia, such as picture clues and video questions, with each one designed to keep your team guessing. (Unless they actually know the answer, whereby you can sit back and nod knowingly, giving yourself a little pat on the back for your excellent hiring skills.) Whatever you choose, these trivia nights are a great way to foster camaraderie while having a blast. Just look at the pic! He’s having a great time. 

Spice up your holiday celebrations with a classic white elephant team gift exchange, a fantastic team-building activity that adds a dash of festive fun to your virtual gatherings. Customizable to your team's preferences, this event can be done with or without actual gifts. We’re not exactly sure how the latter works but we’re here for it. Anyway, this excellent little team-builder is the ideal way to boost your team's holiday spirits and create some unforgettable virtual holiday memories. And if you want to dress up as Santa for the lols? Go for it. 

Elevate your team bonding event with a virtual brick-building team challenge. Your team members will receive packages of building blocks (delivered to their door) with an invitation to dive into a series of thrilling design challenges. Get your creative juices flowing with tasks like crafting a self-portrait or even an animal ecosystem. But if you’re more technical? Dust off your engineering skills to create the tallest tower or the sturdiest bridge. This event is not just fun; it's a fantastic way for teams to collaborate and go head-to-head in imaginative contests. It’s not just building blocks, it’s building bonds. Awwww, you guys.

Virtual feud frenzy puts a modern spin on the classic game show, designed to bring your team together and ignite their collaborative spirit. It’s there. This is the spark. Your group will be divided into teams competing to answer survey-style questions with speed and precision. With multiple rounds of excitement, there's even a chance for some awesome prizes to cap off the event. It's the perfect way to infuse a little friendly competition and out-of-the-box thinking into your team's dynamic. 

Get ready for a virtual adventure with this Murder Mystery escape room. It brings the thrilling puzzle-solving experience and teamwork of an escape room to your computer, with the added spice of a real-life murder! Okay, not a real-life murder but it's pretty convincing so we won't blame you if you get carried away. Gather your team and put your heads together to unravel a mysterious murder case by following clues, ruling out suspects, and piecing it all together. Guided by expert game masters, this immersive event ensures you're in for a challenging yet entertaining experience that's perfect for team building. Stay safe, people, stay safe. 

This Virtual Scavenger Hunt will have you racing around your house like a madman (in the best way possible). Brace yourself for a wild ride of quirky tasks, from cracking riddles to hunting down oddly specific items like your childhood teddy bear or even your trusty deodorant. And it’s all against the clock. So you and your colleagues can battle it out for ultimate glory. Okay, maybe the glory part's a bit dramatic, but we all know how these work events can stir up some major competitive vibes.

Get ready for a Virtual Team Olympics like no other. This team-building showdown is packed with entertaining challenges, from typing races and Family Feud-style face-offs to balloon animal sculpting and harmonica jam sessions. It might sound a tad wild, but trust us, it's a lot of fun. And, while winning is great (we love office bragging rights), the real aim of the game is to forge stronger team connections while having loads of fun. So get ready for some laughs and who knows, you might uncover some hidden balloon-animal maestros in your team.

This challenge is where the magic happens. Not that kind of magic (obviously), we mean workplace bonding magic. These quickfire challenges amp up team spirit and laughter like nothing else, while lighting that competitive fire (but, let's keep it friendly—we don’t need HR on speed dial!). In just one hour, you and your team will dive into a whirlwind of activities—from trivia rounds and lightning-fast typing races to mind-bending escape room puzzles. Trust us, there’s a little something for everyone in this epic activity.

Nothing says Christmas quite like Gingerbread houses. So imagine getting your whole office together for a virtual gingerbread house-making extravaganza. Sounds like the ultimate festive treat, right? Now, we know what you’re thinking, "How on earth do I pull this off?" - but don’t worry, we've got your back. Once you snag this deal, all the essentials will be delivered straight to your coworkers’ homes, making it ridiculously easy for everyone to craft their gingerbread masterpieces, all while enjoying a super festive Zoom call.

Immerse yourself in the Virtual Time Travel: Escape the ‘90s event for a nostalgic journey like no other. Here, you and your team will dive into puzzles and clues steeped in iconic '90s fashion, events, and pop culture. The prize? Escaping the era of dial-up internet, VHS tapes, Blockbuster trips, and Furby obsessions, and safely returning to the present day. But fair warning: if you've got any Gen Z-ers on your team whose birth year starts with a 'two' (cue shivers), get ready to feel a bit ancient as they marvel (and maybe cringe) at life in the '90s.

This isn't your grandma's leisurely weekly bingo soirée at the retirement home; it's an exhilarating, pop-culture-packed remix that'll keep you at the edge of your seat, battling to belt out 'BINGO!' before your self-proclaimed office nemesis snatches victory. During the game, you’ll be shown video clips, images, and mind-bending riddles that will push your brains into high gear as you and your team scramble to complete those bingo squares. Basically, this is bingo on steroids, a rowdy twist on the classic that tests your brainpower and bonds your team like nothing else.

Can't settle on just one game? Fear not. This Virtual Game Night: Battle Royale is the ultimate mash-up of gaming goodness. Think of it as the Avengers of online fun, uniting all the greatest hits. Together with your crew, you’ll take part in a series of games that will have you brainstorming, connecting dots, and being lightning-quick on your feet - all guided by a host who'll keep the excitement buzzing and the teams fully into the action.

Breaking the ice at work can be nerve-wracking. Your palms are sweaty, words are slipping out uncontrollably, and before you know it you've shared some not-so-office-friendly weekend stories. Don’t worry, we’ve been there. That’s why a virtual event that handles the awkwardness for you is a game-changer. At this workshop, an experienced emcee will lead your team through a series of fun mini-games. The goal? To build those connections without the cringe. These games will reveal hidden talents, surprising facts, and some interesting anecdotes about your coworkers, paving the way for lasting friendship. How sweet.

Get ready to rock the mic and dive into this music team trivia extravaganza. It's a chance to flaunt your musical prowess across a spectrum of beats while facing off against rival teams. And of course, you’ll have a shot at clinching the title of your company's ultimate trivia champ. From chart-toppers to the hidden gems in niche genres, there’s a song for everyone, meaning no one is left out. Because, let's face it, it really is a bummer when the playlist takes everyone down a trip down memory lane except for you. Cue the tiny violin.

Let's face it, traditional holiday games can get a bit repetitive. It’s the same old song and dance, year after year, with Paul from Marketing acing Christmas bingo, and Susan from Tech going full Mariah Carey during karaoke. So why not spice things up with this Virtual Escape Room (The Office Holiday Party edition)? Together with your work pals, you’ll team up to crack puzzles, find clues, and plot your escape from a holiday work shindig that's gone completely off the rails. We reckon you’ll be chatting about this one around the water cooler for a long time.

Cassette tapes, dial-up modems, and virtual pets on a keyring, who doesn’t love a ‘90s throwback? Take a trip down memory lane with these nostalgic virtual team-building activities. From trivia to scavenger hunts, put your knowledge of the coolest (we’re not biased at all) decade to the test.

Okay so, while we love the '90s dearly, it’s arguably responsible for some of the worst outfits to ever exist. But in this virtual sweater-making workshop that’s all part of the fun. Relive your yearbook nightmares and bond with your colleagues while you potentially create the ugliest sweater anyone has ever laid eyes on – just in time for the holidays. You’ll receive everything you need including, pom poms, googly eyes, fabric glue, and more to create your fashion faux pas. The real challenge will be seeing who can keep a straight face.

Will you ace your first attempt at acting, or will you be saved by the bell? Only one way to find out in this fun team-building virtual improv workshop. Take to the stage – more like your living room – as you and your colleagues ditch the professional jargon for a series of improv games, designed to help you collab, communicate, and innovate better as a team. The session runs for up to one hour, but trust us, the time will fly while you’re all having a load of fun.

In this virtual party game, or rather, this showdown of mad art skills, your team will be led by course hosts in an epic game of Pictionary. We know, what a classic. For this workshop, you’ll be split into smaller groups to face off in a range of speed-drawing prompts. While recreating some will be easy breezy others might catch you out, so be sure to have your game face and your drawing skills ready. 

Race against the clock and see how well you really know your way around Google with this fun virtual trivia session. Don’t worry, we’ll break this one down. It gets juicy. You’ll be divided into small teams where you’ll have to scavenge the web for obscure information to uncover some of history’s lesser-known events, before combining all your tidbits of knowledge to see which team knows their stuff. The evening is sure to get a little competitive, but it’ll be highly entertaining too.

This one’s hosted by an actual trivia emcee – no pressure then – for the ultimate end-of-year quiz. Your knowledge will be tested across several categories from music to movies, to pop culture, and even frozen foods. Not just a chance to show your colleagues just how brainy and in the know you are, this quiz is a wholesome way to take a load off with your work fam and reflect on the year just gone.

Think you know the Mandela Effect? Grab your co-workers and get ready for an hour of online myth-busting in this virtual game of True or False. See how well you can tell apart the urban myths from the facts with a high-energy host to get you and your team amped up. Let the quiz begin.

What could be more nostalgic than a scavenger hunt? In this one, you’ll have to put your upcycling skills to the test too, as you’ll go on a virtual mission where you’ll have to gather materials and forgotten items before giving them a new lease of life. The aim of the game here is sustainability, so you’ll get a chance to bond, and exchange tips and trivia with your team in this feel-good session. Who knows? Maybe, you’ll even kickstart your upcycling career. 

How strong is your selfie game? In this virtual game, you’ll go through a round of hilarious prompts as you and your team members get silly and find your best angles, with the help of virtual backgrounds and props, to create the funniest memes and photos. You’ll cast a vote, to decide who has the wittiest pic. Get ready for some photobombing fun.

Bring the Thanksgiving fun online in this virtual trivia and scavenger hunt, where you’ll share the love and holiday vibes with your colleagues. No regular Thanksgiving, this digital gathering involves a wildcard challenge too. In this online gathering, you’ll get to kick back with your colleagues, reflect on what you’re grateful for, and make new memories. 

Sure, games are a lot of fun, but they’re not the be-all and end-all when it comes to team bonding exercises. When it’s time to go beyond the games, you can try your hand at a cooking class, a mixology course, an art class, or even improv. Want to host something special? There’s also a range of different holiday events and parties to choose from during the holiday season. To get a taste of what’s on offer, check our list of 40 virtual team-building activities that are actually fun.