{"attribution":{"name":"InterObservers Employer Desk","url":"https://interobservers.com/desk/"},"license":{"name":"CC BY 4.0","url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/","applies_to":"The compilation: selection, structure, summaries and field names, by InterObservers Employer Desk.","official_sources":"Quoted statutes and agency text are reproduced verbatim from official government sources and remain the works of those governments. U.S. federal government works are in the public domain; state and local government material is quoted for reference with a link to the source.","attribution_required":"Credit \"InterObservers Employer Desk\" with a link to https://interobservers.com/desk/."},"disclaimer":"General information, not legal advice. 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Credit InterObservers with a link to the page_url when you reuse the text."},"updated":"2026-09-29","counts":{"items":85},"fields":{"setting":"remote, in_person or both","min_people":"smallest group","max_people":"largest group (null = no upper limit)","minutes_min":"shortest run time in minutes","minutes_max":"longest run time in minutes","prep":"preparation needed","cost":"free or the kind of cost"},"items":[{"id":"act-0001","name":"Two Truths and a Tale","summary":"Each person shares three short statements about their work life or hobbies, and the group guesses which one is made up.","steps":["Give everyone 2 minutes to write three statements, one of them invented.","Take turns reading the statements aloud or posting them in chat.","Let the group vote on the made-up one.","Reveal the answer and invite a one-line story behind the true ones."],"setting":"both","min_people":3,"max_people":30,"minutes_min":10,"minutes_max":20,"prep":"none","materials":[],"cost":"free","goals":["bonding","communication"],"energy":"calm","kind":"icebreaker_game","accessibility":"Statements can be typed in chat or read by the facilitator, so nobody has to speak if they prefer not to."},{"id":"act-0002","name":"Common Ground Hunt","summary":"Pairs get a few minutes to find three things they have in common that are not obvious from the job title or the team.","steps":["Split the group into pairs or breakout rooms.","Give pairs 4 minutes to find three shared things beyond work basics.","Ask each pair to share its most surprising match.","Rotate pairs once if time allows."],"setting":"both","min_people":4,"max_people":60,"minutes_min":10,"minutes_max":15,"prep":"none","materials":[],"cost":"free","goals":["bonding","onboarding"],"energy":"moderate","kind":"icebreaker_game","accessibility":"Pairs can talk, type or use a shared note, and anyone can pass on a topic without explaining why."},{"id":"act-0003","name":"One Word Check-In","summary":"Everyone describes how they are arriving at the meeting in a single word, which sets the tone and surfaces who might need support.","steps":["Explain that everyone gives one word, with no explanation required.","Go around in a set order or let people post in chat.","Thank the group and move into the agenda."],"setting":"both","min_people":2,"max_people":25,"minutes_min":3,"minutes_max":10,"prep":"none","materials":[],"cost":"free","goals":["communication","bonding"],"energy":"calm","kind":"icebreaker_game","accessibility":"Words can be spoken, typed or shown on a card, and passing is always fine."},{"id":"act-0004","name":"Show and Tell Object","summary":"People pick one object within reach and share a quick story about why it matters to them or how it helps them work.","steps":["Give everyone 1 minute to choose an object near them.","Take turns showing it and telling a short story.","Keep each turn to about 1 minute.","Invite one follow-up question per object."],"setting":"both","min_people":3,"max_people":15,"minutes_min":10,"minutes_max":20,"prep":"none","materials":[],"cost":"free","goals":["bonding","communication"],"energy":"calm","kind":"icebreaker_game","accessibility":"Anyone can describe the object in words instead of showing it on camera or holding it up."},{"id":"act-0005","name":"This or That Line Up","summary":"The facilitator calls out two options and people move to the side of the room that matches their pick.","steps":["Mark two sides of the room as option A and option B.","Call out a light pair such as coffee or tea.","Let people move to their side and chat briefly with neighbors.","Run five to eight rounds."],"setting":"in_person","min_people":8,"max_people":80,"minutes_min":10,"minutes_max":15,"prep":"none","materials":[],"cost":"free","goals":["energy","bonding"],"energy":"active","kind":"icebreaker_game","accessibility":"Participants can raise a colored card or hand from their seat instead of moving across the room."},{"id":"act-0006","name":"Desert Island Picks","summary":"Each person names three things they would bring to a desert island and the group spots patterns and surprises.","steps":["Ask everyone to pick three things for a desert island stay.","Give people 2 minutes to decide.","Share picks one by one or in chat.","Vote on the most practical and the most creative list."],"setting":"both","min_people":3,"max_people":20,"minutes_min":10,"minutes_max":20,"prep":"none","materials":[],"cost":"free","goals":["bonding","creativity"],"energy":"calm","kind":"icebreaker_game","accessibility":"Picks can be typed or spoken, and the facilitator can read typed lists aloud for anyone who is listening only."},{"id":"act-0007","name":"Speed Pairing Questions","summary":"People meet in quick pairs, answer one light question each, then rotate to a new partner for a fresh question.","steps":["Prepare a list of light questions.","Form pairs in person or in breakout rooms.","Give each pair 3 minutes per question.","Rotate partners three to five times.","Close with a quick round of the best answers heard."],"setting":"both","min_people":6,"max_people":80,"minutes_min":15,"minutes_max":25,"prep":"low","materials":["question cards"],"cost":"free","goals":["bonding","onboarding"],"energy":"moderate","kind":"icebreaker_game","accessibility":"Seated rotation works well in person, and the facilitator can move pairs between rooms online so nobody needs to walk."},{"id":"act-0008","name":"Emoji Mood Round","summary":"Everyone posts one emoji that captures their week so far, and a few people explain their pick in a sentence.","steps":["Ask everyone to post one emoji in the chat at the same time.","Invite three or four volunteers to explain theirs.","Point out any patterns in the mix."],"setting":"remote","min_people":3,"max_people":60,"minutes_min":5,"minutes_max":10,"prep":"none","materials":[],"cost":"free","goals":["communication","energy"],"energy":"calm","kind":"icebreaker_game","accessibility":"People can type a word instead of an emoji, and the facilitator reads the chat aloud for anyone using a screen reader."},{"id":"act-0009","name":"Guess the Desk Object","summary":"Teammates send a close-up photo of one object from their workspace, and the group guesses who each object belongs to.","steps":["Collect one close-up photo from each volunteer before the meeting.","Show the photos one at a time.","Let the group guess the owner in chat.","Reveal the owner and ask for a one-line story."],"setting":"remote","min_people":4,"max_people":20,"minutes_min":10,"minutes_max":20,"prep":"low","materials":["shared slides"],"cost":"free","goals":["bonding","onboarding"],"energy":"moderate","kind":"icebreaker_game","accessibility":"Photos are optional, a short written clue can replace a photo, and every image gets a spoken description."},{"id":"act-0010","name":"Would You Rather Vote","summary":"The facilitator reads work-flavored would you rather questions, the group votes, and one person from each side explains the pick.","steps":["Pick five questions from our would you rather list.","Read a question and let everyone vote by hand or poll.","Ask one volunteer from each side for a reason.","Move quickly to the next question."],"setting":"both","min_people":4,"max_people":null,"minutes_min":5,"minutes_max":15,"prep":"none","materials":[],"cost":"free","goals":["energy","bonding"],"energy":"moderate","kind":"icebreaker_game","accessibility":"Votes work by raised hand, card, chat or poll, so everyone can join in the way that suits them."},{"id":"act-0011","name":"Story Chain","summary":"The group builds a silly story one sentence at a time, with each person adding a line that follows from the last.","steps":["Give an opening line about an ordinary workday.","Go around in a set order, one sentence each.","Run two or three full rounds.","Let the last person give the story a title."],"setting":"both","min_people":3,"max_people":15,"minutes_min":10,"minutes_max":15,"prep":"none","materials":[],"cost":"free","goals":["creativity","communication"],"energy":"moderate","kind":"icebreaker_game","accessibility":"Sentences can be spoken or typed, and anyone can pass their turn to the next person."},{"id":"act-0012","name":"Three Word Intro","summary":"People introduce themselves with their name, role and three words that describe how they like to work.","steps":["Model it first with your own three words.","Give everyone 1 minute to think.","Go around the room or post in chat.","Invite quick follow-up questions later."],"setting":"both","min_people":3,"max_people":40,"minutes_min":5,"minutes_max":15,"prep":"none","materials":[],"cost":"free","goals":["onboarding","bonding"],"energy":"calm","kind":"icebreaker_game","accessibility":"Introductions can be typed in chat or read by the facilitator for anyone who prefers not to speak."},{"id":"act-0013","name":"Find Someone Who","summary":"People get a grid of work-safe prompts and find a different colleague who matches each square, collecting names as they go.","steps":["Make a grid of prompts such as has tried three project tools or can whistle a tune.","Hand out the grid or share it online.","Give people 12 minutes to fill squares by chatting.","Celebrate the fullest grids without ranking anyone last."],"setting":"both","min_people":10,"max_people":80,"minutes_min":15,"minutes_max":25,"prep":"low","materials":["printed grid","pens"],"cost":"free","goals":["bonding","onboarding"],"energy":"active","kind":"icebreaker_game","accessibility":"Remote groups can use breakout rooms or chat threads, and people who prefer to stay seated can let others come to them."},{"id":"act-0014","name":"Doodle Round","summary":"Everyone gets one minute to sketch a simple prompt, then the group shares the drawings and enjoys the variety.","steps":["Call out a prompt such as your ideal office.","Set a timer for 1 minute.","Hold drawings up to the camera or table.","Pick a few to talk about."],"setting":"both","min_people":3,"max_people":25,"minutes_min":10,"minutes_max":15,"prep":"none","materials":["paper","pens"],"cost":"free","goals":["creativity","energy"],"energy":"moderate","kind":"icebreaker_game","accessibility":"Anyone can describe the idea in words instead of drawing, and drawings are described aloud as they are shown."},{"id":"act-0015","name":"Agree or Disagree Spectrum","summary":"The facilitator reads light statements and people place themselves on a line from strongly agree to strongly disagree.","steps":["Mark one end of the room or a shared slide as agree and the other as disagree.","Read a light statement such as pineapple belongs on pizza.","Let people place themselves or a marker on the line.","Ask one person from each end to explain."],"setting":"both","min_people":6,"max_people":60,"minutes_min":10,"minutes_max":15,"prep":"none","materials":[],"cost":"free","goals":["communication","energy"],"energy":"moderate","kind":"icebreaker_game","accessibility":"People can place a sticky note or a digital marker instead of moving, and every statement is read aloud."},{"id":"act-0016","name":"Lightning Round Questions","summary":"The facilitator fires quick questions at the group, and people answer in a few words as fast as they can.","steps":["Pick ten quick questions from our icebreaker list.","Read each question and take three or four fast answers.","Keep the pace high and skip freely."],"setting":"both","min_people":3,"max_people":20,"minutes_min":5,"minutes_max":10,"prep":"none","materials":[],"cost":"free","goals":["energy","bonding"],"energy":"moderate","kind":"icebreaker_game","accessibility":"Answers can be typed in chat, and nobody is called on by name unless they volunteer."},{"id":"act-0017","name":"Question Jar","summary":"A jar of question slips gets passed around or drawn from online, and each person answers the question they pull.","steps":["Print light questions and fold them into a jar, or load them into a random picker.","Let each person draw one question.","Allow a redraw or a pass at any time.","Keep answers to about 1 minute."],"setting":"both","min_people":3,"max_people":20,"minutes_min":5,"minutes_max":15,"prep":"low","materials":["jar","question slips"],"cost":"free","goals":["bonding","communication"],"energy":"calm","kind":"icebreaker_game","accessibility":"The facilitator can read slips aloud and draw on anyone's behalf, and a random picker works online."},{"id":"act-0018","name":"Emoji Story","summary":"Each person tells the story of a recent project or task using only emojis, and the group decodes it.","steps":["Give everyone 3 minutes to compose a short emoji story in chat.","Take turns decoding each story as a group.","Let the author confirm or correct the reading."],"setting":"remote","min_people":3,"max_people":30,"minutes_min":10,"minutes_max":15,"prep":"none","materials":[],"cost":"free","goals":["creativity","bonding"],"energy":"calm","kind":"icebreaker_game","accessibility":"Stories can be written in a few words instead, and the facilitator reads emoji names aloud for screen reader users."},{"id":"act-0019","name":"Venn Diagram Trios","summary":"Groups of three draw overlapping circles and fill in what they share and what makes each of them different.","steps":["Form groups of three.","Draw three overlapping circles on paper or a shared board.","Give groups 8 minutes to fill in shared and unique items.","Invite each trio to share one surprise."],"setting":"both","min_people":3,"max_people":45,"minutes_min":10,"minutes_max":20,"prep":"none","materials":["paper","pens"],"cost":"free","goals":["bonding","collaboration"],"energy":"calm","kind":"icebreaker_game","accessibility":"Groups can list items in a shared document instead of drawing, and one person can act as scribe."},{"id":"act-0020","name":"Draw Your Week","summary":"People draw a quick sketch that sums up their work week, then share it with a one-line caption.","steps":["Give everyone 2 minutes to sketch.","Share sketches on camera or on the table.","Add a one-line caption for each."],"setting":"both","min_people":3,"max_people":15,"minutes_min":5,"minutes_max":10,"prep":"none","materials":["paper","pens"],"cost":"free","goals":["communication","creativity"],"energy":"calm","kind":"icebreaker_game","accessibility":"A written caption alone is fine, and every sketch is described aloud when shared."},{"id":"act-0021","name":"Group Count Up","summary":"The group tries to count to twenty with people calling out numbers at random, restarting whenever two people speak at once.","steps":["Explain that anyone can say the next number, but only one person at a time.","Start at one.","Restart from one whenever two voices overlap.","Celebrate when the group reaches twenty."],"setting":"both","min_people":5,"max_people":30,"minutes_min":5,"minutes_max":10,"prep":"none","materials":[],"cost":"free","goals":["energy","collaboration"],"energy":"moderate","kind":"icebreaker_game","accessibility":"People can type numbers in chat instead of speaking, which works well in remote meetings too."},{"id":"act-0022","name":"Team Word Cloud","summary":"Everyone submits a word to a shared word cloud about a prompt, and the group talks about the words that stand out.","steps":["Set up a word cloud with a prompt such as this week in one word.","Share the link and give people 1 minute to submit.","Show the word cloud and invite two or three comments."],"setting":"remote","min_people":3,"max_people":null,"minutes_min":5,"minutes_max":10,"prep":"low","materials":["word cloud tool"],"cost":"free","goals":["communication","energy"],"energy":"calm","kind":"icebreaker_game","accessibility":"The facilitator reads out the largest words for anyone who cannot see the screen."},{"id":"act-0023","name":"Heads or Tails Guess","summary":"Everyone guesses heads or tails before each coin toss, and people who guess wrong sit out and cheer until one guesser is left.","steps":["Ask everyone to show a guess with a hand on the head for heads or a raised hand for tails.","Toss the coin and call the result.","People who guessed wrong become cheerleaders.","Repeat until one person remains."],"setting":"both","min_people":10,"max_people":null,"minutes_min":5,"minutes_max":10,"prep":"none","materials":["coin"],"cost":"free","goals":["energy"],"energy":"active","kind":"icebreaker_game","accessibility":"Guesses can be typed in chat or said aloud, so nobody needs to move to take part."},{"id":"act-0024","name":"Raise Your Hand If","summary":"The facilitator reads light statements about work habits and anyone for whom it is true raises a hand or a reaction.","steps":["Prepare eight light statements such as I have more than twenty tabs open.","Read each statement slowly.","Let people raise a hand or post a reaction.","Comment on the biggest and smallest counts."],"setting":"both","min_people":10,"max_people":null,"minutes_min":5,"minutes_max":10,"prep":"none","materials":[],"cost":"free","goals":["bonding","energy"],"energy":"calm","kind":"icebreaker_game","accessibility":"Reactions, chat replies or a colored card all count, and the facilitator reads each result aloud."},{"id":"act-0025","name":"Escape Room Style Puzzle","summary":"Small teams solve a chain of linked puzzles against the clock to open a final lock or reveal a final code.","steps":["Write four to six linked puzzles with a clear final answer.","Split the group into teams of four to six.","Give teams 40 minutes and one hint card each.","Debrief on how each team shared the work."],"setting":"both","min_people":4,"max_people":40,"minutes_min":45,"minutes_max":90,"prep":"medium","materials":["printed or digital clues","envelopes or shared folder","final unlock code"],"cost":"low","goals":["problem_solving","collaboration"],"energy":"moderate","kind":"team_building_game","accessibility":"Clues can be shared as text documents and read aloud, and puzzles can avoid relying only on color or sound."},{"id":"act-0026","name":"Office Scavenger Hunt","summary":"Teams follow a list of clues around the office, taking a photo at each spot to prove they found it.","steps":["Write ten to fifteen clues that point to places or objects in the office.","Form teams of three to five.","Give teams 30 minutes to collect photos.","Review photos together and share the funniest finds."],"setting":"in_person","min_people":6,"max_people":60,"minutes_min":30,"minutes_max":60,"prep":"low","materials":["printed list","phones for photos"],"cost":"free","goals":["collaboration","energy"],"energy":"active","kind":"team_building_game","accessibility":"Keep clues on one accessible floor, and let each team choose a runner and a solver so seated roles are equal."},{"id":"act-0027","name":"Virtual Scavenger Hunt","summary":"The facilitator calls out items to find within reach, and people show them on camera or describe them as fast as they can.","steps":["Prepare a list of common items such as something blue or a favorite mug.","Call out one item at a time.","Give people 30 seconds to find and show it.","Award points for creativity as well as speed."],"setting":"remote","min_people":4,"max_people":60,"minutes_min":20,"minutes_max":40,"prep":"low","materials":["shared list"],"cost":"free","goals":["energy","bonding"],"energy":"active","kind":"team_building_game","accessibility":"People can describe or name an item they have instead of fetching it, and creative answers count as much as speed."},{"id":"act-0028","name":"Team Trivia Quiz","summary":"Teams answer rounds of general knowledge and company questions, with a mix of topics so everyone has something to add.","steps":["Write four rounds of five questions with mixed topics.","Form teams of four to six.","Read each question aloud and show it on screen.","Score each round and announce totals kindly."],"setting":"both","min_people":6,"max_people":null,"minutes_min":30,"minutes_max":60,"prep":"medium","materials":["question list","answer sheets"],"cost":"free","goals":["bonding","collaboration"],"energy":"moderate","kind":"team_building_game","accessibility":"Every question is both read aloud and shown in writing, and teams answer in writing so nobody needs to shout."},{"id":"act-0029","name":"Spaghetti Tower Challenge","summary":"Teams build the tallest freestanding tower they can from dry spaghetti, tape and string, with a marshmallow on top.","steps":["Give each team of four the same kit.","Set a timer for 18 minutes.","Measure towers that stand on their own.","Discuss how each team planned and tested."],"setting":"in_person","min_people":4,"max_people":60,"minutes_min":20,"minutes_max":30,"prep":"low","materials":["dry spaghetti","tape","string","marshmallows"],"cost":"low","goals":["collaboration","problem_solving"],"energy":"moderate","kind":"team_building_game","accessibility":"Roles such as planner, maker and timekeeper let everyone contribute, including people who prefer not to handle the materials."},{"id":"act-0030","name":"Egg Drop Challenge","summary":"Teams design a small protective package from simple materials so an egg survives a drop from a safe height.","steps":["Give each team an egg and a set of materials.","Allow 30 minutes for design and building.","Drop each package from a table or low landing.","Share what worked and what the team would change."],"setting":"in_person","min_people":4,"max_people":40,"minutes_min":45,"minutes_max":60,"prep":"medium","materials":["eggs","straws","tape","paper"],"cost":"low","goals":["problem_solving","creativity"],"energy":"moderate","kind":"team_building_game","accessibility":"Any team member can take the design or testing role, and the drop can be done by the facilitator."},{"id":"act-0031","name":"Back to Back Drawing","summary":"One partner describes a simple picture without naming it while the other draws it, then they compare the results.","steps":["Form pairs and give one partner a simple picture.","Have the describer give instructions for 5 minutes without naming the object.","Compare the drawing with the original.","Swap roles with a new picture."],"setting":"both","min_people":2,"max_people":40,"minutes_min":15,"minutes_max":25,"prep":"none","materials":["paper","pens","simple picture cards"],"cost":"free","goals":["communication","trust"],"energy":"calm","kind":"team_building_game","accessibility":"Remote pairs can use audio only, and a partner who cannot draw can place shapes on a shared board or describe instead."},{"id":"act-0032","name":"Copy the Model","summary":"One team member looks at a hidden block model and relays instructions to builders who must recreate it without seeing it.","steps":["Build a small model and hide it out of view.","Let one person from each team look at it for 10 seconds.","That person returns and describes it to the builders.","Repeat looks until time runs out and compare models."],"setting":"in_person","min_people":4,"max_people":30,"minutes_min":20,"minutes_max":30,"prep":"low","materials":["building blocks"],"cost":"low","goals":["communication","collaboration"],"energy":"moderate","kind":"team_building_game","accessibility":"The viewing role can rotate or stay seated, and descriptions can be written down for builders who prefer text."},{"id":"act-0033","name":"Pitch the Product","summary":"Teams invent a silly office product, give it a name and a slogan, and pitch it to the group in two minutes.","steps":["Form teams of three to five.","Give teams 15 minutes to invent and name a product.","Each team pitches in 2 minutes.","Vote on categories such as most useful and most creative."],"setting":"both","min_people":6,"max_people":40,"minutes_min":30,"minutes_max":45,"prep":"none","materials":["paper","pens"],"cost":"free","goals":["creativity","collaboration"],"energy":"moderate","kind":"team_building_game","accessibility":"Pitches can be presented by any team member or as a short written ad, so nobody has to present."},{"id":"act-0034","name":"The Missing Stapler Mystery","summary":"Teams interview characters and read clue cards to work out who borrowed the office stapler and never returned it.","steps":["Write a short case with five characters and a set of clues.","Hand out character cards to volunteers.","Let teams ask questions and swap clues for 45 minutes.","Reveal the answer and the chain of clues."],"setting":"both","min_people":6,"max_people":30,"minutes_min":60,"minutes_max":90,"prep":"medium","materials":["printed clue cards","suspect cards"],"cost":"low","goals":["problem_solving","collaboration"],"energy":"moderate","kind":"team_building_game","accessibility":"Clues come in printed and digital form, and character roles are optional reading parts."},{"id":"act-0035","name":"Silent Line Up","summary":"Without talking, the group arranges itself in order of the month each person joined the company, using gestures only.","steps":["Explain the ordering rule and that talking is not allowed.","Give the group 5 minutes to line up.","Check the order by having each person say their month.","Discuss how the group communicated."],"setting":"in_person","min_people":8,"max_people":40,"minutes_min":10,"minutes_max":15,"prep":"none","materials":[],"cost":"free","goals":["communication","collaboration"],"energy":"moderate","kind":"team_building_game","accessibility":"People can hold up written cards instead of moving much, and the line can be formed from seats."},{"id":"act-0036","name":"Work Charades","summary":"Teams take turns acting out everyday work tasks such as a frozen screen or a long meeting while teammates guess.","steps":["Write prompts of common work moments on cards.","Split into two or more teams.","Give each actor 1 minute to act out a prompt.","Swap teams after each turn."],"setting":"both","min_people":6,"max_people":40,"minutes_min":20,"minutes_max":30,"prep":"low","materials":["prompt cards"],"cost":"free","goals":["energy","creativity"],"energy":"active","kind":"team_building_game","accessibility":"Players can describe with words only and no forbidden terms, or draw, instead of acting."},{"id":"act-0037","name":"Sketch and Guess","summary":"One person sketches a work-related word while teammates guess it before the timer runs out.","steps":["Prepare a list of work-related words.","Split into teams.","Give each sketcher 1 minute per word.","Rotate the sketcher every turn."],"setting":"both","min_people":4,"max_people":30,"minutes_min":15,"minutes_max":30,"prep":"low","materials":["paper","pens","prompt list"],"cost":"free","goals":["creativity","energy"],"energy":"moderate","kind":"team_building_game","accessibility":"Anyone can describe with words instead of sketching, and remote teams can use a shared whiteboard."},{"id":"act-0038","name":"Paper Airplane Challenge","summary":"Teams design paper planes and compete in categories such as longest flight, most accurate landing and best design.","steps":["Give each team a stack of paper.","Allow 10 minutes to design and test.","Run flights for each category.","Share which designs worked and why."],"setting":"in_person","min_people":4,"max_people":60,"minutes_min":20,"minutes_max":30,"prep":"none","materials":["paper"],"cost":"free","goals":["creativity","energy"],"energy":"active","kind":"team_building_game","accessibility":"Team members can design, fold or record results, so nobody has to throw."},{"id":"act-0039","name":"Paper Chain Challenge","summary":"Teams get one sheet of paper each and a short time to make the longest paper chain they can.","steps":["Give each team one sheet, scissors and tape.","Allow 2 minutes of planning with no cutting.","Set a timer for 7 minutes to build.","Measure chains and share strategies."],"setting":"in_person","min_people":4,"max_people":40,"minutes_min":10,"minutes_max":15,"prep":"none","materials":["paper","scissors","tape"],"cost":"free","goals":["collaboration","problem_solving"],"energy":"moderate","kind":"team_building_game","accessibility":"Planning, cutting and taping roles let everyone take part, and a teammate can handle the scissors."},{"id":"act-0040","name":"Cup Stack Challenge","summary":"Teams stack cups into a pyramid without touching them, using only a rubber band tied to strings that each person holds.","steps":["Tie four strings to one rubber band for each team.","Place cups on the table.","Teams build a pyramid using only the band.","Discuss who led and how the team coordinated."],"setting":"in_person","min_people":4,"max_people":40,"minutes_min":15,"minutes_max":20,"prep":"low","materials":["plastic cups","rubber bands","string"],"cost":"low","goals":["collaboration","communication"],"energy":"moderate","kind":"team_building_game","accessibility":"Anyone can take the caller role that directs the team instead of holding a string."},{"id":"act-0041","name":"Jigsaw Trade Challenge","summary":"Each team gets a puzzle mixed with pieces from other teams and must negotiate trades to finish its own picture.","steps":["Mix pieces between puzzles before the session.","Give each team a box.","Allow teams 30 minutes to build and trade.","Debrief on how teams negotiated."],"setting":"in_person","min_people":8,"max_people":60,"minutes_min":30,"minutes_max":45,"prep":"medium","materials":["jigsaw puzzles"],"cost":"low","goals":["collaboration","problem_solving"],"energy":"moderate","kind":"team_building_game","accessibility":"Seated tables and a runner role mean nobody needs to move, and larger pieces help anyone with limited vision."},{"id":"act-0042","name":"Bridge Building Challenge","summary":"Teams build a paper bridge between two tables and test how many coins it can hold before it sags.","steps":["Place two tables a short distance apart.","Give teams paper and tape and 20 minutes to build.","Add coins one at a time.","Compare designs and lessons."],"setting":"in_person","min_people":6,"max_people":40,"minutes_min":30,"minutes_max":45,"prep":"low","materials":["paper","tape","coins"],"cost":"low","goals":["problem_solving","collaboration"],"energy":"moderate","kind":"team_building_game","accessibility":"Design, build and test roles let everyone contribute in a way that suits them."},{"id":"act-0043","name":"Cipher Challenge","summary":"Teams decode a series of short encrypted messages, each one giving a hint for the next.","steps":["Prepare four short coded messages with a simple key.","Form teams of three to five.","Release the next message when a team solves one.","Share how each team cracked the codes."],"setting":"both","min_people":4,"max_people":40,"minutes_min":20,"minutes_max":40,"prep":"low","materials":["printed ciphers"],"cost":"free","goals":["problem_solving","collaboration"],"energy":"calm","kind":"team_building_game","accessibility":"Messages come as text that works with screen readers, and codes never rely on color alone."},{"id":"act-0044","name":"Survival Ranking","summary":"People rank a list of items for surviving on a remote island, then their team agrees on a shared ranking and compares.","steps":["Share a list of about twelve items.","Give everyone 5 minutes to rank alone.","Give teams 15 minutes to agree on one ranking.","Compare individual and team lists and discuss."],"setting":"both","min_people":4,"max_people":40,"minutes_min":30,"minutes_max":45,"prep":"low","materials":["item list"],"cost":"free","goals":["problem_solving","communication"],"energy":"calm","kind":"team_building_game","accessibility":"The list is shared as text and can be read aloud, and teams can agree by chat or by voice."},{"id":"act-0045","name":"Work From Anywhere Bingo","summary":"Everyone gets a bingo card of light remote work moments and marks squares during a relaxed team call.","steps":["Make cards with squares such as a pet on screen or a mug with a slogan.","Share cards before the call.","Let people mark squares as they chat.","Celebrate the first lines and full cards."],"setting":"remote","min_people":5,"max_people":null,"minutes_min":15,"minutes_max":30,"prep":"low","materials":["bingo cards"],"cost":"free","goals":["bonding","energy"],"energy":"calm","kind":"team_building_game","accessibility":"Cards come as accessible text grids, and people can call out squares by chat or voice."},{"id":"act-0046","name":"Guess the Sound","summary":"The facilitator plays short everyday sounds such as a stapler or a kettle and teams guess what makes each one.","steps":["Collect ten short sound clips of everyday objects.","Play each clip twice.","Let teams post guesses in chat.","Reveal answers after each round."],"setting":"remote","min_people":4,"max_people":30,"minutes_min":10,"minutes_max":20,"prep":"low","materials":["sound clips"],"cost":"free","goals":["energy","bonding"],"energy":"calm","kind":"team_building_game","accessibility":"Pair each sound with a written clue round so people who cannot hear the clip can play too."},{"id":"act-0047","name":"Alphabet Brainstorm","summary":"Teams list one work-related word for every letter of the alphabet as quickly as they can.","steps":["Form teams of three to five.","Pick a theme such as things in an office.","Set a timer for 5 minutes.","Compare lists and share the most creative words."],"setting":"both","min_people":4,"max_people":40,"minutes_min":10,"minutes_max":15,"prep":"none","materials":["paper","pens"],"cost":"free","goals":["creativity","collaboration"],"energy":"moderate","kind":"team_building_game","accessibility":"Teams can write on paper or a shared document, and one person can be scribe."},{"id":"act-0048","name":"Lateral Thinking Riddles","summary":"Teams solve short riddles by asking yes or no questions until they find the explanation behind a strange situation.","steps":["Prepare five short riddles with clear answers.","Read a riddle aloud and share it in writing.","Let teams ask yes or no questions.","Reveal the answer after a few minutes."],"setting":"both","min_people":3,"max_people":40,"minutes_min":10,"minutes_max":20,"prep":"none","materials":["riddle list"],"cost":"free","goals":["problem_solving","communication"],"energy":"calm","kind":"team_building_game","accessibility":"Riddles are read aloud and shared in writing, and questions can be typed in chat."},{"id":"act-0049","name":"Rock Paper Scissors Cheer Chain","summary":"People play quick rounds of rock paper scissors, and each loser becomes the cheering fan of the winner until two big crowds face off.","steps":["Pair everyone up for one quick round.","The loser follows the winner and cheers for them.","Winners find another winner and play again.","End with a final between two large cheering crowds."],"setting":"both","min_people":8,"max_people":null,"minutes_min":5,"minutes_max":15,"prep":"none","materials":[],"cost":"free","goals":["energy"],"energy":"active","kind":"team_building_game","accessibility":"Players can show choices by typing or saying them, and cheering can be done in chat."},{"id":"act-0050","name":"Group Juggle","summary":"The group tosses a soft ball in a fixed pattern of names, then adds more balls to see how many it can keep going.","steps":["Stand or sit in a circle.","Pass one ball in a pattern, saying the name of the receiver.","Repeat the same pattern and add a second ball.","Keep adding balls and laugh at the chaos."],"setting":"in_person","min_people":6,"max_people":20,"minutes_min":10,"minutes_max":15,"prep":"none","materials":["soft balls"],"cost":"free","goals":["energy","communication"],"energy":"active","kind":"team_building_game","accessibility":"Balls can be handed or rolled instead of thrown, and the circle can be seated."},{"id":"act-0051","name":"Yes And Story","summary":"Pairs plan an imaginary team offsite, where every new idea must build on the last one with the words yes and.","steps":["Split the group into pairs.","One person proposes an idea for an imaginary offsite.","The partner replies starting with yes and.","Continue for 4 minutes and share the wildest plans."],"setting":"both","min_people":4,"max_people":20,"minutes_min":15,"minutes_max":20,"prep":"none","materials":[],"cost":"free","goals":["creativity","communication"],"energy":"moderate","kind":"team_building_game","accessibility":"Pairs can type the exchange in chat, and anyone can pass a turn."},{"id":"act-0052","name":"Caption Contest","summary":"The group writes captions for a few funny, work-safe images and votes on favorites in several categories.","steps":["Pick three work-safe images such as an animal at a keyboard.","Show each image and give people 2 minutes to write captions.","Collect captions without names.","Vote on favorites and read the winners."],"setting":"both","min_people":4,"max_people":null,"minutes_min":10,"minutes_max":20,"prep":"low","materials":["funny images"],"cost":"free","goals":["creativity","energy"],"energy":"calm","kind":"team_building_game","accessibility":"Every image is described aloud, and captions are collected in writing so nobody has to perform."},{"id":"act-0053","name":"Team Haiku","summary":"Small groups write a short three-line poem about a current project, then read them to the whole team.","steps":["Explain the short, medium, short line pattern.","Form groups of two or three.","Give groups 7 minutes to write.","Share poems and pick a favorite line."],"setting":"both","min_people":3,"max_people":20,"minutes_min":10,"minutes_max":15,"prep":"none","materials":[],"cost":"free","goals":["creativity","collaboration"],"energy":"calm","kind":"team_building_game","accessibility":"Poems can be shared in writing and read by the facilitator."},{"id":"act-0054","name":"Rose Bud and Thorn","summary":"Each person shares a highlight, something they are looking forward to and a challenge from their work week.","steps":["Explain rose as a highlight, bud as something ahead, thorn as a challenge.","Give people 2 minutes to think.","Go around the group.","Note any thorns the team can help with."],"setting":"both","min_people":3,"max_people":15,"minutes_min":10,"minutes_max":20,"prep":"none","materials":[],"cost":"free","goals":["communication","trust"],"energy":"calm","kind":"team_building_activity","accessibility":"People can share in writing, and anyone can share just one of the three parts."},{"id":"act-0055","name":"Random Coffee Pairs","summary":"Colleagues are paired at random each week for a short, relaxed chat with no agenda and no work talk required.","steps":["Collect volunteers who want to join.","Pair people at random each week.","Suggest a few light starter questions.","Let pairs pick a time that suits them."],"setting":"both","min_people":4,"max_people":null,"minutes_min":15,"minutes_max":30,"prep":"low","materials":["pairing list"],"cost":"free","goals":["bonding","onboarding"],"energy":"calm","kind":"team_building_activity","accessibility":"Pairs choose video, voice or chat, and anyone can skip a week."},{"id":"act-0056","name":"Mystery Appreciation Buddy","summary":"For one week each person quietly sends kind notes to a colleague they drew at random, then everyone guesses their buddy.","steps":["Draw names at random and keep them private.","Send two or three thoughtful notes during the week.","Keep notes about work and effort.","Reveal buddies at the end of the week."],"setting":"both","min_people":4,"max_people":60,"minutes_min":10,"minutes_max":20,"prep":"low","materials":["name slips"],"cost":"free","goals":["recognition","bonding"],"energy":"calm","kind":"team_building_activity","accessibility":"Notes can be written, spoken or sent by chat, and nobody needs to buy anything."},{"id":"act-0057","name":"Kudos Wall","summary":"The team fills a wall or shared board with specific thank-you notes to colleagues, then reads a few aloud.","steps":["Set up a wall or shared board.","Give everyone 5 minutes to write specific thanks.","Read a handful aloud.","Leave the board up for the week."],"setting":"both","min_people":3,"max_people":null,"minutes_min":10,"minutes_max":20,"prep":"low","materials":["sticky notes","wall or shared board"],"cost":"free","goals":["recognition","bonding"],"energy":"calm","kind":"team_building_activity","accessibility":"Notes can be typed on a shared board, and the facilitator reads them aloud."},{"id":"act-0058","name":"Appreciation Round","summary":"Each person thanks one teammate for something specific they did recently, making sure everyone is thanked at least once.","steps":["Explain that thanks should be specific.","Go around the group.","Make sure every person receives thanks."],"setting":"both","min_people":3,"max_people":15,"minutes_min":10,"minutes_max":15,"prep":"none","materials":[],"cost":"free","goals":["recognition","trust"],"energy":"calm","kind":"team_building_activity","accessibility":"Thanks can be written in chat or said aloud, whichever the person prefers."},{"id":"act-0059","name":"Lunch and Learn","summary":"A teammate teaches a short session on a skill or topic they know well while others eat lunch and ask questions.","steps":["Invite a volunteer to prepare a short talk.","Share the topic ahead of time.","Keep the talk to about 20 minutes.","Leave time for questions and discussion."],"setting":"both","min_people":4,"max_people":60,"minutes_min":45,"minutes_max":60,"prep":"medium","materials":["slides or notes"],"cost":"low","goals":["onboarding","communication"],"energy":"calm","kind":"team_building_activity","accessibility":"Sessions are recorded with captions where possible, and slides are shared in advance."},{"id":"act-0060","name":"Skill Swap Session","summary":"Teammates offer short lessons on skills they have, and others sign up to learn in small groups.","steps":["Collect skills people are happy to teach.","Build a short schedule of sessions.","Keep each lesson to 15 minutes.","Rotate groups between teachers."],"setting":"both","min_people":4,"max_people":30,"minutes_min":30,"minutes_max":60,"prep":"low","materials":["sign-up sheet"],"cost":"free","goals":["collaboration","onboarding"],"energy":"calm","kind":"team_building_activity","accessibility":"Sessions can happen by video with captions or in person, and materials are shared in writing."},{"id":"act-0061","name":"Team Volunteer Afternoon","summary":"The team spends an afternoon helping a local community group, with tasks matched to what each person is comfortable doing.","steps":["Contact a local group and agree on tasks.","Offer a range of tasks from seated to active.","Share logistics and timing.","Meet afterward to reflect."],"setting":"in_person","min_people":6,"max_people":null,"minutes_min":120,"minutes_max":240,"prep":"medium","materials":["host group supplies"],"cost":"free","goals":["bonding","collaboration"],"energy":"active","kind":"team_building_activity","accessibility":"Offer seated and indoor tasks, and let people choose a role that fits them."},{"id":"act-0062","name":"Project Timeline Wall","summary":"The team maps the key moments of a project on a timeline, marking highs and lows to share what everyone experienced.","steps":["Draw a timeline across a wall or board.","Give everyone 7 minutes to add moments.","Walk through the timeline together.","Highlight lessons to keep."],"setting":"both","min_people":4,"max_people":30,"minutes_min":20,"minutes_max":30,"prep":"low","materials":["sticky notes","wall or shared board"],"cost":"free","goals":["collaboration","communication"],"energy":"calm","kind":"team_building_activity","accessibility":"Notes can be added to a shared digital board, and the timeline is read aloud as it is reviewed."},{"id":"act-0063","name":"Work Style Cards","summary":"Each person fills in a card about how they like to work, communicate and get feedback, then the team shares them.","steps":["Share a card with prompts such as best time to reach me.","Give everyone 10 minutes to fill it in.","Share cards in pairs or as a group.","Store cards where the team can find them."],"setting":"both","min_people":3,"max_people":20,"minutes_min":20,"minutes_max":30,"prep":"low","materials":["card template"],"cost":"free","goals":["onboarding","communication"],"energy":"calm","kind":"team_building_activity","accessibility":"Cards can be filled in writing or talked through, and every prompt is optional."},{"id":"act-0064","name":"Team Values Sort","summary":"The team sorts a set of value cards into must have, nice to have and less important, then agrees on a top five.","steps":["Prepare about twenty value cards.","Sort alone for 5 minutes.","Sort together and discuss differences.","Agree on a top five and write them down."],"setting":"both","min_people":4,"max_people":15,"minutes_min":30,"minutes_max":45,"prep":"low","materials":["value cards"],"cost":"free","goals":["trust","communication"],"energy":"calm","kind":"team_building_activity","accessibility":"Cards can live on a shared digital board, and each card is read aloud."},{"id":"act-0065","name":"Project Pre-Mortem","summary":"The team imagines a project has gone badly, lists every reason why, then plans ways to prevent the top risks.","steps":["Describe the project and imagine it has failed.","Give everyone 5 minutes to list reasons alone.","Group similar reasons.","Agree on actions for the top three risks."],"setting":"both","min_people":4,"max_people":15,"minutes_min":30,"minutes_max":45,"prep":"none","materials":["whiteboard"],"cost":"free","goals":["problem_solving","trust"],"energy":"calm","kind":"team_building_activity","accessibility":"Reasons can be written or typed, and the list is read aloud as it grows."},{"id":"act-0066","name":"Worst Idea First","summary":"The team brainstorms the worst possible solutions to a real problem, then flips each bad idea into a useful one.","steps":["State the problem clearly.","Collect bad ideas for 5 minutes.","Pick a few and flip them into good ideas.","Choose one to try."],"setting":"both","min_people":4,"max_people":20,"minutes_min":15,"minutes_max":25,"prep":"none","materials":["whiteboard"],"cost":"free","goals":["creativity","problem_solving"],"energy":"moderate","kind":"team_building_activity","accessibility":"Ideas can be typed on a shared board, and the facilitator reads them aloud."},{"id":"act-0067","name":"Mini Hackathon","summary":"Small teams spend a few hours building a quick fix or prototype for a real team pain point, then demo it.","steps":["Collect pain points ahead of time.","Form teams around the ideas people choose.","Build for a set block of time.","Demo results and pick ideas to keep."],"setting":"both","min_people":6,"max_people":60,"minutes_min":120,"minutes_max":240,"prep":"medium","materials":["shared board"],"cost":"free","goals":["creativity","collaboration"],"energy":"moderate","kind":"team_building_activity","accessibility":"Teams can include non-technical roles such as testing and writing, and demos can be written or recorded."},{"id":"act-0068","name":"Demo Day","summary":"Teammates show something they built, fixed or learned recently in a short demo, followed by questions and applause.","steps":["Invite volunteers to sign up.","Keep each demo to 3 minutes.","Allow two questions per demo.","Close with thanks for every presenter."],"setting":"both","min_people":4,"max_people":40,"minutes_min":30,"minutes_max":45,"prep":"low","materials":["screen sharing"],"cost":"free","goals":["recognition","communication"],"energy":"calm","kind":"team_building_activity","accessibility":"Demos can be recorded ahead of time or presented in writing, and captions are turned on."},{"id":"act-0069","name":"Team Playlist","summary":"Everyone adds a song to a shared team playlist with a short note on why they picked it, and it plays during focus time.","steps":["Create a shared playlist.","Ask everyone to add one or two songs with a note.","Share the list and play it during a work block."],"setting":"both","min_people":3,"max_people":null,"minutes_min":10,"minutes_max":15,"prep":"none","materials":["shared playlist"],"cost":"free","goals":["bonding"],"energy":"calm","kind":"team_building_activity","accessibility":"Song notes are shared in writing, and joining is always optional."},{"id":"act-0070","name":"Future Headlines","summary":"Teams write the headline and short story they would love to read about the team a year from now.","steps":["Form teams of three to five.","Give 10 minutes to write a headline and three bullet points.","Share each headline.","Pick ideas the team can act on now."],"setting":"both","min_people":4,"max_people":40,"minutes_min":20,"minutes_max":30,"prep":"none","materials":["paper","pens"],"cost":"free","goals":["creativity","collaboration"],"energy":"moderate","kind":"team_building_activity","accessibility":"Headlines can be typed and read aloud by the facilitator."},{"id":"act-0071","name":"Team Crossword Build","summary":"The team writes clues and answers about its own projects and tools, then builds a small crossword for another team.","steps":["Collect project words and tools.","Write simple clues together.","Fit words into a small grid.","Swap puzzles with another team."],"setting":"both","min_people":4,"max_people":20,"minutes_min":30,"minutes_max":45,"prep":"low","materials":["grid paper"],"cost":"free","goals":["creativity","collaboration"],"energy":"calm","kind":"team_building_activity","accessibility":"Clues are shared as text, and one person can handle the grid while others write clues."},{"id":"act-0072","name":"Welcome Buddy Walkthrough","summary":"A new teammate and a buddy walk through tools, people and routines together using a short checklist.","steps":["Share a checklist of tools and routines.","Meet for a relaxed walkthrough.","Let the new teammate ask anything.","Agree on a follow-up chat a week later."],"setting":"both","min_people":2,"max_people":3,"minutes_min":30,"minutes_max":45,"prep":"low","materials":["onboarding checklist"],"cost":"free","goals":["onboarding","trust"],"energy":"calm","kind":"team_building_activity","accessibility":"Meetings can happen by video or in person, and the checklist is shared in writing."},{"id":"act-0073","name":"Question of the Week Thread","summary":"Each week someone posts a light question in the team channel and people reply whenever they have a moment.","steps":["Pick a light question from our list.","Post it on Monday.","Invite replies through the week.","Rotate who posts the next one."],"setting":"remote","min_people":3,"max_people":null,"minutes_min":5,"minutes_max":10,"prep":"none","materials":[],"cost":"free","goals":["bonding","communication"],"energy":"calm","kind":"team_building_activity","accessibility":"Replies are written, and people can answer with text, a photo or an emoji."},{"id":"act-0074","name":"Sticky Note Retrospective","summary":"Team members write what went well, what did not and what to try next, group the notes and agree on actions.","steps":["Set up three columns.","Give everyone 7 minutes to write notes alone.","Group similar notes.","Agree on two or three actions with owners."],"setting":"both","min_people":3,"max_people":15,"minutes_min":30,"minutes_max":45,"prep":"low","materials":["sticky notes","wall or shared board"],"cost":"free","goals":["problem_solving","communication"],"energy":"calm","kind":"team_building_activity","accessibility":"Notes can be typed on a shared board and read aloud, and names on notes are optional."},{"id":"act-0075","name":"Shared Goals Map","summary":"The team maps its goals for the quarter and draws lines to show how each person's work connects to them.","steps":["Write the team goals on a board.","Ask each person to add their main projects.","Draw connections between projects and goals.","Spot gaps and overlaps."],"setting":"both","min_people":3,"max_people":20,"minutes_min":30,"minutes_max":45,"prep":"low","materials":["whiteboard"],"cost":"free","goals":["collaboration","communication"],"energy":"calm","kind":"team_building_activity","accessibility":"The map can be built on a shared digital board and described aloud."},{"id":"act-0076","name":"Problem Solving Circles","summary":"One person shares a current work challenge and the group offers questions first, then ideas, while the owner listens.","steps":["Invite a volunteer to share a challenge in 3 minutes.","Give the group 5 minutes of questions only.","Give the group 10 minutes of ideas.","Let the owner share what will be tried."],"setting":"both","min_people":4,"max_people":20,"minutes_min":30,"minutes_max":45,"prep":"none","materials":[],"cost":"free","goals":["problem_solving","trust"],"energy":"calm","kind":"team_building_activity","accessibility":"Ideas can be written in chat, and the owner can reply in writing if preferred."},{"id":"act-0077","name":"Offsite Planning Challenge","summary":"Teams plan an imaginary dream offsite with a set of silly constraints, then present their plan to the group.","steps":["Share constraints such as it must include a llama.","Form teams of three to five.","Give 10 minutes to plan.","Present plans in 2 minutes each."],"setting":"both","min_people":4,"max_people":30,"minutes_min":20,"minutes_max":30,"prep":"none","materials":[],"cost":"free","goals":["creativity","collaboration"],"energy":"moderate","kind":"team_building_activity","accessibility":"Plans can be written and read out by any team member."},{"id":"act-0078","name":"Gratitude Journal Thread","summary":"For one week the team posts one thing it appreciated about work each day in a shared thread.","steps":["Open a thread and explain the idea.","Post one appreciation each day.","React to each other's posts.","Read a few highlights at the end of the week."],"setting":"remote","min_people":3,"max_people":null,"minutes_min":5,"minutes_max":10,"prep":"none","materials":[],"cost":"free","goals":["recognition","bonding"],"energy":"calm","kind":"team_building_activity","accessibility":"Posts are written, and people can join on any day they like."},{"id":"act-0079","name":"Photo Challenge Week","summary":"Each day the team shares a photo that matches a light prompt such as something green or a view from a walk.","steps":["Share a list of five daily prompts.","Post photos in a team thread.","React and comment on each other's posts.","Pick favorites at the end of the week."],"setting":"remote","min_people":3,"max_people":null,"minutes_min":5,"minutes_max":10,"prep":"low","materials":["daily prompt list"],"cost":"free","goals":["bonding","creativity"],"energy":"calm","kind":"team_building_activity","accessibility":"People can describe the scene in words instead of posting a photo, and every photo gets a short caption."},{"id":"act-0080","name":"Mission Remix","summary":"Small groups rewrite the team purpose in plain words for a new teammate, then merge the best lines into one version.","steps":["Share the current team purpose.","Form groups of two or three.","Give 10 minutes to rewrite it simply.","Merge the best lines together."],"setting":"both","min_people":4,"max_people":20,"minutes_min":20,"minutes_max":30,"prep":"none","materials":["whiteboard"],"cost":"free","goals":["communication","creativity"],"energy":"calm","kind":"team_building_activity","accessibility":"Ideas can be typed in a shared document and read aloud."},{"id":"act-0081","name":"Learning Goals Circle","summary":"Each person shares one skill they want to learn this quarter and teammates offer resources or practice help.","steps":["Give everyone 2 minutes to pick a goal.","Share goals one by one.","Invite offers of help after each.","Write down goals and offers."],"setting":"both","min_people":3,"max_people":15,"minutes_min":20,"minutes_max":30,"prep":"none","materials":[],"cost":"free","goals":["communication","trust"],"energy":"calm","kind":"team_building_activity","accessibility":"Goals can be shared in writing, and anyone can keep theirs private."},{"id":"act-0082","name":"Customer Story Swap","summary":"Team members share a recent customer or user story that taught them something, then the group spots common lessons.","steps":["Ask people to prepare one short story.","Share stories in 2 minutes each.","List lessons on a board.","Pick one lesson to act on."],"setting":"both","min_people":4,"max_people":30,"minutes_min":20,"minutes_max":30,"prep":"none","materials":[],"cost":"free","goals":["communication","collaboration"],"energy":"calm","kind":"team_building_activity","accessibility":"Stories can be written in advance and read aloud by the facilitator."},{"id":"act-0083","name":"Process Map Puzzle","summary":"The team maps a real work process step by step, marks the slow spots and agrees on one improvement to test.","steps":["Pick one process to map.","Write each step on a note in order.","Mark delays and handoffs.","Agree on one change to try."],"setting":"both","min_people":4,"max_people":20,"minutes_min":30,"minutes_max":45,"prep":"low","materials":["sticky notes","wall or shared board"],"cost":"free","goals":["problem_solving","collaboration"],"energy":"calm","kind":"team_building_activity","accessibility":"The map can be built on a shared digital board, and steps are read aloud."},{"id":"act-0084","name":"Team Recognition Awards","summary":"The team hands out light, positive awards such as most helpful reviewer or calmest under deadline, nominated by peers.","steps":["Collect nominations in writing ahead of time.","Make sure every person gets an award.","Read each award with a specific reason.","Share the list afterward."],"setting":"both","min_people":6,"max_people":null,"minutes_min":20,"minutes_max":30,"prep":"low","materials":["award list"],"cost":"free","goals":["recognition","energy"],"energy":"calm","kind":"team_building_activity","accessibility":"Awards are read aloud and shared in writing, and nobody has to go on stage."},{"id":"act-0085","name":"Tiny Habits Challenge","summary":"Each person picks one small work habit to try for two weeks, such as a daily plan, and checks in with a buddy.","steps":["Share examples of small work habits.","Let each person pick one.","Pair people as check-in buddies.","Share results after two weeks."],"setting":"both","min_people":3,"max_people":30,"minutes_min":5,"minutes_max":10,"prep":"none","materials":[],"cost":"free","goals":["collaboration","energy"],"energy":"calm","kind":"team_building_activity","accessibility":"Check-ins can be written or spoken, and habits stay about work routines."}]}