Friendly workplace competitions can help your employees get to know each other better. Also, providing custom trophies and other awards can give team members physical mementos that inspire them to work harder. If you're looking for a few games that will stimulate your employees and improve morale, review this guide for a few ideas. 

What Work Games Will Help Your Team Bond? 

1. Photo Caption Contest

Take a picture of anything at your business with a humorous subtext, such as an action figure on top of the copier or fax machine. You can also use existing images you find funny or odd before asking team members to come up with amusing captions. 

A caption contest promotes creativity, which can help employees get used to thinking in new and different ways. Have your team vote on the top caption instead of you or another supervisor making the call. This will boost camaraderie and inclusivity.

2. Scavenger Hunt

Divide employees into teams of three or four people, and then distribute scavenger item lists. You can keep the hunt on the premises or allow employees to use their vehicles or public transportation to obtain what they need. 

Scavenger hunts inspire teamwork, especially among employees who usually don’t work together, while also offering adventures that break up the day. Employees will likely return from their journeys feeling refreshed and ready to work. 

3. Trivia Night

Designate teams of three to five individuals for trivia fun. Use an existing set of questions or come up with your own version based on pop culture, history, science, and any other category you want to create. You can even customize the questions with fun employee facts or company-related information. As with the scavenger hunt, it’s a good idea to pair teammates who don't know each other to help them learn more about one another and how to work together for optimal results. 

4. Step Counting Competition

Use a step counting competition to promote employee health and wellness, as staff with healthy bodies and minds typically have fewer problems focusing, enjoy more energy throughout the day, and are less likely to become ill. Step counting provides a fun and easy avenue for everyone at your business to move more and feel better. Consider weekly competitions as an ongoing way to encourage health and vitality. 

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