73 Fun Remote Team Building Activities That Actually Work

Working remotely has its perks, but let’s be real—it can also get lonely. Without watercooler chats or office pizza days, staying connected as a team takes more intention. That’s where remote team-building activities come in.
Below, I’ve put together 73 creative, low-pressure ideas to keep your team engaged, laughing, and feeling like they belong—even when you’re miles apart.
Remote Team Building Activities
1. Virtual Scavenger Hunt
Give a list of items for people to find around their house and race to show them on camera.
2. Online Pictionary
Use a drawing tool (like Skribbl.io) and have team members guess what’s being drawn. Great for laughs.
3. Digital Time Capsules
Team members submit messages or images, then revisit them a year later. Nostalgic and meaningful.
4. Bucket List Sharing
Everyone shares one item from their bucket list. It sparks deeper conversations and shared dreams.
5. Personality Tests & Discussion
Take quizzes like MBTI or Enneagram, then discuss the results as a group. Super insightful.
6. Remote Talent Show
Give your team a platform to show off a hidden talent—singing, juggling, poetry, you name it.
7. Online Game Night
Rotate through games like Among Us, Jackbox, or Codenames for some after-hours fun.
8. Pet Introductions
Let people bring their pets to Zoom and do a little “about me” segment. Everyone loves animals.
9. Recipe Swap & Cook-Along
Share favorite recipes, pick one, and cook it together during a live session.
10. Virtual Background Contest
Funniest, weirdest, or most creative Zoom background wins. Super simple, and people get creative fast.
11. Guess the Emoji Board
Share someone’s Slack emoji history and have the team guess who it is. Light and funny.
12. Spotify Listening Session
Stream music together during focus time or breaks. Builds shared mood and vibes.
13. Virtual Vision Board Workshop
Use Canva or a shared doc to create vision boards and share them with the team.
14. Coffee With a Twist
Send coffee gift cards and have a themed chat—like “what’s your dream job outside this one?”
15. Baby Photos Guessing Game
Team submits baby pics anonymously, and everyone tries to guess who’s who.
16. Remote Office Bingo
Create bingo cards with funny virtual meeting moments (e.g. “forgot to unmute” or “dog barks”).
17. First Job Stories
Everyone shares their very first job. The weirder, the better!
18. Playlist Battles
Team members create mini playlists and vote on the best one for work sessions, workouts, or weekends.
19. Bucket Hat Day
Pick a silly item everyone wears on a call. Instant smiles, zero effort.
20. Meme Monday
Share your favorite meme of the week. No context needed.
21. Shared Learning Days
Pick a topic (e.g. productivity hacks) and have everyone share something they learned.
22. Home Office Upgrades Show & Tell
Share recent improvements or hacks to your workspace setup.
23. Friday Wins Call
Wrap the week with a casual chat celebrating personal and team wins.
24. Passion Project Spotlight
Let someone talk about their side hustle, blog, or creative outlet.
25. Recipe Roulette
Randomly assign people a recipe to try by the next meeting. Compare results.
26. Would You Rather
Quick, funny questions to break the ice during meetings. Weird ones are the best.
27. Mystery Sound Game
Play a random sound and have others guess what it is. Surprisingly entertaining.
28. Culture Day
Team members share something unique from their country or background.
29. Time Zone Showdown
Do a fun quiz about each other’s time zones or countries.
30. “A Day in My Life” Presentations
Short video or photo tour of someone’s typical day. Great for connection.
31. Random Facts Session
Each person shares one random or surprising fact about themselves.
32. Team Quiz Show
Create a custom quiz about team facts or inside jokes. Use Kahoot or Google Forms.
33. Meditation Moment
Take 5 minutes during a meeting to pause and do a guided meditation together.
34. Group Journal Prompt
Pick a journaling question and give everyone 5 minutes to write and share if they want.
35. Coworker Superlatives
Vote on fun awards like “Best Zoom Background” or “Most Likely to Reply With a GIF.”
36. The Compliment Train
One person starts by complimenting someone, then that person compliments the next, and so on.
37. DIY Craft Hour
Pick a simple craft (e.g. origami or doodles) and do it together on camera.
38. Podcast Club
Like a book club, but with episodes. Choose one podcast episode per week to discuss.
39. “What’s on Your Desk?” Game
Pick a letter, and everyone has to find something on their desk that starts with it.
40. Theme Song Challenge
Everyone picks a theme song that represents their current mood or vibe.
41. LinkedIn Glow-Up
Work on your profiles together, share tips, and hype each other up.
42. Zoom Karaoke
Yes, it’s awkward. Yes, it’s hilarious. Pick songs, share screens, and go for it.
43. Weekly Vibes Check-In
Rate your week from 1–10 and share why. Keeps everyone in the loop emotionally.
44. Online Journaling Party
Put on lo-fi music, open a shared prompt, and write silently together for 10 minutes.
45. Digital Gratitude Wall
Use a shared doc or whiteboard to write what you’re grateful for. Keep it up year-round.
46. Inside Joke Memory Lane
Revisit some of the team’s funniest shared memories. Good vibes only.
47. Home Tour Highlights
People show off one favorite part of their home—plants, bookshelves, backyard, etc.
48. Mystery Guest
Invite someone from another department or company and have the team guess who it is based on clues.
49. Mini TED Talks
Team members give 5-minute talks on something they’re passionate about. Not work-related!
50. 5-Minute Dance Break
Pick a song and dance it out on camera. Don’t take it seriously—just move.
51. Skill Share Sessions
Let people teach something—knitting, Google Sheets tricks, tarot cards, whatever they’re into.
52. GIF Storytelling
Team members tell a short story using only GIFs. Others guess what it’s about.
53. Vision Board Jam Session
Everyone builds or updates their personal vision board while hanging out on Zoom.
54. Remote Office Makeover Contest
Vote on before-and-after desk pics. Winner gets bragging rights (or a small prize).
55. Holiday-Themed Games
Do seasonal activities like virtual pumpkin carving or gingerbread house decorating.
56. “Where in the World?” Game
Show a picture and have the team guess where it’s from—bonus points for using your own travel pics.
57. Virtual Museum Tours
Pick a museum that offers online tours and explore it together on screen share.
58. Internet Deep Dive
Choose a weird/fun topic (e.g. haunted places, niche sports) and someone gives a 5-min presentation.
59. Emoji Mood Check-In
Start meetings by having everyone post one emoji that matches how they’re feeling.
60. “What If” Questions
Ask fun hypotheticals like, “What if we all had to live on a boat?” Great for creative thinking.
61. Virtual Coffee Chats
Pair up team members randomly for 15-minute chats. It’s low-pressure and a great way to break silos.
62. Online Escape Rooms
Work together to solve puzzles and “escape” within a time limit. Builds problem-solving and communication skills in a fun setting.
63. Show & Tell
Each person shares something personal—like a hobby, pet, or fun fact. A great way to deepen connections beyond work.
64. Two Truths and a Lie
Quick icebreaker where people share two truths and one lie. Everyone guesses the lie. It’s always good for a laugh.
65. Remote Book Club
Pick a book each month and discuss it on Zoom. Bonus points if it’s a personal development or business book.
66. Virtual Trivia Games
Host a trivia night using platforms like Kahoot or QuizBreaker. Keeps things lively and sparks friendly competition.
67. Desk Showoff
Have everyone give a quick video tour of their workspace. You’ll learn a lot about your team’s personalities.
68. Wellness Challenges
Create simple fitness or mindfulness goals (e.g. daily steps, hydration). Track progress together for motivation.
69. Collaborative Playlist
Use Spotify to create a team playlist. Everyone adds their favorite songs—fun way to bond over music.
70. Online Workshops or Classes
Try something new as a team—like a cooking class, painting, or even yoga. It mixes things up and boosts morale.
71. Slack “Watercooler” Channels
Create casual chat channels (#pets, #weekend-plans, #memes) to mimic the small talk you’d normally have in an office.
72. Themed Dress-Up Days
Pick a theme (pajamas, hats, favorite color) for a Zoom call. Silly but surprisingly effective at lightening the mood.
73. Recognition Rituals
Do weekly shoutouts or kudos via Zoom or Slack. Recognition goes a long way when you’re not seeing each other IRL.
These remote team building ideas are perfect for remote culture, and they don’t require a big budget or tons of planning. Just a little consistency and a willingness to show up. Try a few each month and see what your team loves most!
