Keep it inclusive
Choose games that do not need drinking, athletic ability or personal stories. Make playing optional and keep each game short.
Games that work
- Emoji guessing: teams guess the holiday song or movie from emojis. Easy to share on a screen for remote teams.
- Would you rather: light holiday questions get people talking without putting anyone on the spot.
- Holiday trivia: mix in a few company questions.
- White elephant or Secret Santa: set a low limit. Use the free Secret Santa name drawer to draw names.
- Word search race: a quiet option during lunch.
For virtual teams
Share game slides or a PDF on screen, use breakout rooms for teams and keep the whole thing under an hour.
Budget
Printable games cost a few dollars total and work for any team size.