Epic Office Party Games for Teams to Turn Up the Fun Meter

If the phrase  “office parties” makes you think of cake cutting in the break room or another run-of-the-mill Zoom catchup, it’s time to think again. Whether it’s a holiday party or team-building event, adding fun and engaging office party games can turn a good party into an unforgettable one. 

In this article, we have curated 12 office party games that will have your team laughing, bonding, and bringing their A-game. Bonus: You don’t need a physical office to play all these games. Half of them can be done remotely, too.

How Office Party Games Can Transform Team Dynamics?

Office party games provide a fun and lighthearted setting for teams to connect beyond Excel sheets and daily stand-up calls. These games can bring fresh energy to workplace holiday parties, team-building events, or even Friday happy hour. Games like trivia, scavenger hunts, escape rooms, or murder mysteries can break down barriers and create shared laughter among teams. 

In the remote workspace, teams can create the same excitement under the guidance of an expert host. Platforms like Hooray Teams have a collection of virtual party games at work that ensure everyone can “let their hair down” (virtually, of course!).

Fun Office Party Games for Virtual Teams

You don’t have to settle for another run-of-the-mill virtual gathering. From question games and sleuthing adventures to board games, here’s a list of games to make your remote office party fun and engaging.

1. Rapid-Fire Trivia 

Pricing: $249 Per Group

Duration: 60 minutes 

Want to toss in some friendly competition to your virtual office party games? You and your team can join a thrilling Virtual Trivia event with Hooray Teams. A lively trivia master will guide you through 4-5 rounds of engaging battle of wits while keeping the momentum high throughout the event. Teams have to put their collective knowledge to the test across various categories like movies, music, pop culture, sports, history, or travel. 

The host will then tally the points and announce the winner who can claim  Hooray Teams offers customized trivia events for office parties, whether it’s for seasonal celebrations, holidays, or other special occasions. With prior notice, you can even request tailored video or company-specific rounds based on your team’s interests.

🎉We also recommend joining Hooray Teams Holiday Drag Queen Trivia to make your office Christmas celebration extra sassy. 

2. Murder on Candy Cane Lane

Pricing: $45 Per Person

Duration: 60 minutes 

What better way to spice up your office party than a sleuthing murder mystery event? Teams can join Hooray Teams Murder on Candy Cane Lane and make their Christmas office party one to remember. What was supposed to be a night of celebration at Candy Cane’s famous winter parade turned dark due to a shocking murder. It’s up to you and your team to uncover the culprit behind the deadly crime. 

A professional host will help teams decipher codes, solve puzzles, and provide extra clues whenever the going gets tough. Teams will also get to interrogate suspicious characters like ‘Woodsman’ and ‘Winter Queen,’ portrayed by professional actors. For easy gameplay, materials like suspect profiles, clue cards, and a map of the candy cane layout will be shared in advance. 

🎉If you are playing the murder mystery around holiday time, elevate the party vibe with themed outfits, Zoom backgrounds, and props. 

3. Drag Queen Bingo 

Pricing: $249 Per Group

Duration: 60 minutes 

Get ready to slay your next office party with Hooray Teams Drag Queen Bingo Game. Before the game, each participant will receive a colorful bingo card via email or a dedicated platform. Players have to mark off cards as a fabulous drag queen will call out numbers or prompts in a humorous and witty style. 

Those who complete a row, column, or diagonal in 3-6 rounds shout ‘Bingo!’ and win the game. Along the way, the  Drag Queen will share fun commentary, perform lip-syncs, and showcase their extravagant costumes and makeup. Participants can also join in by singing or dancing to make the party electric and engaging.

🎉You can request Hooray Teams to customize bingo cards tailored to your holiday, celebration, or team event.

4. Mafia 360 Escape Room

Pricing: $35 Per Person

Duration: 60 minutes 

If you are searching for adventurous office party games, Hooray Teams Mafia 360 Escape Room brings mystery and excitement to the table. The game will transport your team into a vintage speakeasy bar with glitz, glamour, and suspense. All you have to do is untangle a web of secrets interlinking bootleggers, la cosa nostra, federal agents, and high-ranking politicians. 

An expert host will guide participants through solving clues and puzzles in a fun and interactive setting. Teams have to use critical thinking and logical skills to crack the mystery behind the oldest speakeasy bar. Each participant can fully explore the 360-degree virtual reality room, interact with objects, and access shared props, all while working together to escape the locked room.

🎉Check out our articles on Christmas escape rooms or Halloween escape rooms to plan the ultimate holiday party at the office. 

5. Werewolf

Pricing:  $15 – $30

Duration: 60 minutes 

Werewolf is one of the best office party games that will have your team buzzing with excitement. In this social deduction game, participants are assigned secret roles as villagers, werewolves, or special characters with unique abilities. The villagers must work together to identify and eliminate the hidden werewolves before it’s too late.

Each round alternates between “day” and “night” phases. During the night, werewolves select a player to eliminate, while during the day, the group votes to eliminate someone they suspect of being a werewolf. Participants must rely on quick thinking and clever tactics to carefully understand others’ intentions. 

🎉We recommend checking out our step-by-step guide on how to play the Werewolf game with your remote team.

6. Jackbox Party Pack

Pricing:  $29.99

Duration: Customizable 

Elevate your next happy hour or team-building event with the Jackbox Party Pack video games. With options ranging from drawing and writing to acting and trivia-based challenges, there’s a game to suit every preference. Some popular Jackbox video game options include Quiplash, Trivia Murder Party, and Fibbage.

The moderator can download the app and share the screen so other teammates can follow along. Everyone else can join the game room on their phone using a unique code through the Jackbox website. Up to 8 players can join a game at a time, making it ideal for small groups to participate and connect. 

🎉We recommend offering bonus points or prizes for the most outrageous answers, the fastest typing, or the funniest drawing.

In-Person Office Party Games for Teams

Let’s walk you through some engaging work party games to include on your team-building calendar. Each game allows teams to get to know each other beyond water cooler chats and make the party a shindig success. 

7. Office Scavenger Hunt 

Pricing:  Customizable 

Duration: 60-120 minutes

Nothing makes your office party more lively and a bit messy than an epic scavenger hunt game. You and your team will get a list of everyday items to fetch from around the office or nearby areas. Some tasks can be about completing tasks or snapping photos as per specific prompts. You may have to crack codes, solve puzzles to locate clues, or find hidden items.
Some of the office scavenger hunt ideas include:

• Desk Scavenger Hunt: Teams scavenge for notebooks with doodles, coffee mugs, tech gadgets, desk plants, or handwritten notes.
• Movie Scavenger Hunt- Challenge teams to find movie-themed figurines, costume accessories, popcorn bags, superhero emblems, and movie posters. 
• Holiday Scavenger Hunt – Items to find include festive decorations, seasonal snacks, cozy wear, greeting cards, and gift-wrapping supplies. 
• Nature Scavenger Hunt – Discover items like flowers with unique scents, leaf variety, bird feathers, moss or lichen
• Photo Scavenger Hunt – Teams have to snap selfies, action shots, or take pictures of certain landmarks. 

🎉If you are working remotely, we recommend joining Hooray Teams Virtual Scavenger Hunt for a fun-packed scavenger quest. 

8. Pictionary Air 

Pricing:  $23.96

Duration: 60 minutes

The classic game of Pictionary brings a nostalgic twist to office party games. Instead of drawing on a board, players use a Pictionary pen to draw in the air, with the movements tracked in real time. To play, simply download the Pictionary Air app, and the ‘Picturist’ (the player drawing) will select a word from the box of cards. The prompts or words can range from everyday objects, fun workplace scenarios to more abstract concepts.

One person will need to hold the smart device or connect to a smart TV so that the drawing is displayed for everyone except the ‘Picturist’ to see. Other teammates must guess the item being drawn within the set timeframe. To keep the game fun and fair, the ‘Picturist’ is not allowed to use numbers, sign language, or letters in their drawings. 

🎉Remote teams can check out our article on the best Virtual Pictionary Games to add a fun and interactive element to your next team-building session.

9. Minute to Win It Games

Pricing:  Customizable 

Duration: 60 minutes

This is a fun and interesting option, especially when it comes to office party games for large groups. Just like the NBC game show, team members will race against the clock to complete a series of tasks, each under 60 seconds. You can play these games individually or in teams and only require easily available supplies like paper, cups, water, or spoons. The player or team that completes the most tasks or scores the highest points will be the winner.

Ping-Pong Bounce: Players must bounce ping-pong balls into a series of cups lined up in a row. The goal is to land a ball in each cup within the time limit.

50 States: A trivia-style challenge where players list as many U.S. states as possible in 60 seconds.

Blackflip: Players place a pencil on the back of their hand and flip it into the air, trying to catch it in the same hand. The challenge increases as more pencils are added.

🎉Remote teams can join Hooray Teams Virtual Office Olympics Games to turn their office party games fun and fast-paced. 

10. Casino-Themed Games

Pricing:  Customizable

Duration: 60 – 120 minutes 

Casino games bring endless entertainment, a bit of strategy, and a chance to win big (pun intended) at your office party.  With some planning and creativity, you can transform your workspace into a lively casino with card tables and roulette wheels. You can keep the atmosphere lively with games like blackjack, roulette, the money wheel, craps, and more. 

Each player starts with the same amount of chips, giving everyone a fair shot at winning big. Players can choose their favorite tables or explore different games as they test their luck and wits. At the end of the party, the moderator tallies up the chips to crown the winner.

🎉Add a touch of glamour to your casino night with stylish costumes, fake money, a deck of cards, and poker chips.

11. Pop Song Charades

Pricing:  Free

Duration: 60 minutes 

Get your team to guess the correct song with a music charade based on pop culture. To play the game, split the group into teams and take turns acting out the lyrics of popular pop songs without saying a word. The other team members must guess the song based on the performance. Each correct guess earns a point, and the team with the most points at the end of the game wins. 

You could use iconic hits like:

• “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” by Whitney Houston
• “Birds of a Feather” by Billie Eilish
• “Die with a Smile” by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mar
• “Take My Breath” by The Weeknd
• “Running Up That Hill” by Kate Bush

🎉If time permits, you can also try charade themes like movies, TV shows, fun scenarios, or popular dialogues.

12. Blindfolded Maze

Pricing:  Free

Duration: 60 minutes 

If your office party is in an outdoor setting like a lawn or courtyard, Blindfolded Maze is a great option to consider. For the game, all participants will be blindfolded except one who will be the leader. The blindfolded participants must form a straight line, each holding onto the person in front of them. The leader will give directions like “Turn left” or “Walk two steps forward” while guiding the group through the various obstacles. 

Possible obstacles include cones to weave through, rope to step over, chairs to crawl under, or a series of hoops to jump through. The leader cannot touch anyone but must rely solely on verbal instructions. The first team to complete the course in the shortest time wins.

🎉For smaller groups, play in pairs, with one person leading and the other following for a more engaging experience. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are some fun office party games?

Some fun office party games include trivia, escape rooms, murder mysteries, scavenger hunts, and Pictionary to engage and entertain everyone involved. 

How to plan office party games for virtual team building?

To host virtual employee party games, select a video conferencing platform like Zoom or Teams. Choose a date and time that works for all your team members. Plan engaging and interactive games based on the theme of your office party. Finally, send out invitations to all team members, including the game details and joining link. 

What are the best office party games for large groups?

Some of the best office party games for large groups include trivia, Coworker Feud, Minute-to-Win-it games, escape rooms, and Charades. 

Are there any free company party games?

Absolutely! You can play games like charades, bingo, Two Truths, and a Lie, or Guess the Movie for free.