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Research shows that people laugh about 18 times per day, and 97% of that time is spent laughing with other people. Clearly, laughter is a normal part of human behavior and is good for the soul. Fortunately, it's also good for the workplace.
Still, with all the goals, projects, and deadlines looming over your head, it can be challenging to find time to laugh together. Even when you do have a moment for some team bonding activities, you may not know where to start.
The good news is there are ways to elevate team communication and problem-solving skills while having fun. Discover why laughter is essential to building a cohesive team and get 10 ideas for easy team-building activities sure to put a smile on your coworkers' faces.
Why laughter is one of the best team-building activities out there
While laughter may be outwardly expressed, it affects people deeply on an internal level. When you laugh, you release endorphins into your bloodstream. These endorphins then attach themselves to your opioid receptors to reduce pain and increase feelings of happiness. Endorphins also play a significant role in regulating your mood, learning, and memory.
Additionally, laughter releases dopamine, also known as the "feel-good hormone." Increased dopamine in the brain has several positive effects:
- Reduced anxiety
- Increased motivation
- Increased attention span
- Increased information retention
- Increased sense of safety
- Increased productivity
All of these benefits have a favorable effect on your company's bottom line. One study showed that companies that are deemed great places to work have also seen more significant increases in their stock prices compared to other workplaces.
If you're looking to create a more positive company culture, get new team members up to speed quickly, and help all employees increase productivity and performance, consider making time for some fun team-building activities.
10 activities to bring your team together with laughter and fun 🤣
Work isn't meant to be boring all the time. Team-building activities can take stress levels down, make the work environment more interesting, and add a spark of enjoyment to the day.
Finding the right team-building ideas can be tricky, but Confetti has got you covered. From laughable yoga moves to drinking and drawing to solving a wacky whodunit, here are ten funny team-building activities that will have everyone doubled over in laughter.
1. Virtual Charades
Can you imagine a team member quacking like a duck while the rest of the group can't stop cracking up? There's nothing more fun — or funny — than putting a virtual twist on this old classic!
With the help of a Confetti game organizer, your group will divide into small teams and go head-to-head in this hilarious guessing game. Charades players will receive a word or phrase on a virtual card to act out in front of the camera. The goal is for each team to correctly guess as many words as possible to secure the win.
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2. Laughter Yoga
Typical yoga etiquette says you're not supposed to talk when class is in session. It's a good thing no one said anything about laughing! During this unconventional exercise activity, you will learn how to relieve stress through the power of joy.
A Confetti yogi will educate your team on the mental health benefits of Laughter Yoga. Then, they'll guide you all through some deep breathing, movement, and interactive laughter activities. Lift your team's mood and morale with a little bit of movement and a whole lot of fun.
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3. Traitorous Trivia
Duplicitous, deceptive, disloyal, and double-dealing aren't really words that describe the ideal teammate. However, these are the perfect personality traits for Traitorous Trivia.
In this game, your host will randomly assign two traitors the task of guiding their team to the wrong answers before their ruinous ways are revealed. Teammates get points when they're right, while traitors get points when everyone is wrong. Only one team will get the most points, but the laughter that ensues means everyone wins.
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4. Drink and Draw
Drawing on demand with a drink in your hand might not be in the job description, but don't let that stop you from putting your team to the test. This fun team-building activity is BYOB.
Confetti will supply the drawing instructor to lead your group in a blind contour exercise where group members will create pictures and portraits without looking at their paper. You'll get a great laugh when every team member shares their results at the end. Just promise them this won't be part of their performance review!
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5. Coworker Clash
Are you looking to build camaraderie with a quick team-building exercise? Let Confetti help you host the ultimate clash of coworkers in this unique spin on a beloved game.
Coworker Clash involves two remote teams tasked with guessing the five most common answers to everyday survey questions — no special knowledge is required. After just three wrong answers from one team, their opponents have a chance to steal the victory. Your team is sure to have great laughs and good times with this fun and fierce trivia contest.
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6. Boom Box
Has it been too quiet around your team meetings lately? You can pump up the volume with Confetti's popular Boom Box game.
In a cool alternative version of "Name That Tune," your team will get a chance to belt out the lyrics from some of your favorite hits and identify the album art from some of the world's most memorable albums. Participants will even get "sparkle points" for bringing the sass and jokes along with correct answers.
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7. Taboo
Tell me that your team loves a good time without telling me they love a good time! Taboo is all about finding the right expressions to get your group to guess a word without saying any of the "taboo" words listed on the game cards.
The funny phrasing you'll have to use to help your team get what you're saying is sure to build strategic thinking skills while sparking some serious laughter, making this game the perfect solution to a stressful week.
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8. Mean Queens Murder Mystery
Workplace drama doesn't have to be all bad. Confetti's virtual murder mystery game will pull everyone on your team into the most shocking event to rock your fictional college town.
To get to the bottom of why Cory Singer was found dead in a banana suit, you and your team will conduct interviews with characters connected to the scene of the crime and use your communication skills to solve this conundrum. Whodunit? Let your hilarious host help you figure out who is behind this crazy crime.
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9. Drag Queen Bingo
Add a little razzle-dazzle to your next set of quick team-building activities with a unique take on a game that's been around since the 16th century.
In Drag Queen Bingo, you'll play up to six rounds of bingo with your team members, but with the addition of some gut-busting laughter courtesy of a fabulous, high-energy drag queen host. When you're trying to build camaraderie with a new or established team, count on this activity to create the ultimate happy hour.
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10. Virtual Mini Games
Sometimes, you're laughing with your coworkers, and sometimes, you're just laughing at them. You'll be doing plenty of both when you book a round of virtual mini games.
From solving picture word puzzles to naming mystery tunes to turning gibberish into actual words, this unforgettable activity gives your team a chance to have fun at work. Throughout eight quick mini games, you'll build memories, foster a bit of team spirit, strengthen relationships, and gain the skills you need to work better together.
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Improve your team dynamics with a lot of laughter and a little help from Confetti
Laughter can bring your team together and help them find common ground. With sidesplitting team-building activities from Confetti, you can build team cohesion while improving communication skills, encouraging collaboration, and showing off some creative thinking.
Confetti's plethora of interesting office games and activities will keep your team engaged and chuckling — even that one team member who never seems to crack a smile. Contact us today to explore some fun games and funny team-building activities that foster team trust, camaraderie, and collaboration.
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