Wacky Team Building Ideas

More than likely you’ve endured an horrendous team building exercise at some point. Or even a morning energizer to get everyone buzzed before a super productive day at work. While you go through the motions, you really just want that morning coffee. So, if you’re really trying to improve team morale, energy and productivity. Then do something different and try some of these Wacky Team Building Ideas!

Egg Smashing

Egg Smashing is a brilliantly simple team building idea that is sure to have every team members full attention. There’s a little bit of prep involved but essentially it’s egg roulette. Out of 6 eggs, 5 are hard boiled and one that’s not. The person in the hot seat chooses an egg, without touching it of course. It’s smashed on the top of their heads. If they’re lucky it’s one of the hard boiled egg and there’s no mess to clean up.

If they choose wrong, well they’re literally left with egg on their face. It may be a bit messy but it’s such a fun team building idea in an office, sports club or whatever team you are involved in.  (If you’re feeling nice, all the eggs can be hard boiled. Just don’t tell anyone).

Cheesy Ice Breakers

It’s possible your team knows each other at this stage. But you can still have some fun with a few cheesy ice breakers. Everyone has to share their cheesiest ice breaker with the group. The team then votes for the funniest, best or strangest for the title of the Cheesiest Ice Breaker.

“2 Fat Penguins….well that broke the ice”….I’ll get my coat.

Board Games

A great team building idea is to bring in some childhood board games. Everyone finishes for lunch early and take part in some connect four, mouse trap or Jenga for example. No monopoly, you still want a team after lunch.

Dance Off

We all suffer in varying degrees with a midday slump in an office. Or even in a sports team where training might just be getting a little tedious. Well then turn strictly come dancing into a team building exercise and have a dance off. You’ll have a judging panel who will decide the winner. In our opinion the cringy moves, questionable shapes and flair should get extra points.

Improv and Stand Up

Everyone enjoys a good laugh. A good laugh releases endorphins and reduces stress hormones too. So, round up the team and get everyone to tell a few jokes. The more the better in our opinion.

You can take it a little further and get everyone to prepare a little stand up routine or if they feel up to it an improv session with topics coming from other team members. So, what’s your best joke?

Speed Meetings

Another great team building idea is to have speed meetings. It’s essentially speed dating but instead of trying to get someone’s number, you’re trying to get the concise stats on the last report. It does sound a little strange but in a large group meeting, having a bit of fun with it will heighten the energy in the room.

You can also use it for some speed brain storming where everyone has 30 seconds to come up with an idea for your next team project.

Hop On One Foot

As Wacky Team Building Ideas go this may just take the top spot. It’s such a simple team building exercise to help build team morale and commradiery. It’s also certain to break the mould. The game is simple. Everyone on the team hops on one foot for as long as possible. The last one standing or hopping on one foot wins. Oh and it has to be the same foot.

You’ll be laughing from start to finish and especially as it comes down to the final competitors. This is where the team morale and encouragement comes in.

So, there you have it guys! Just a few Wacky Team Building Ideas to energize, enjoy a laugh, boost team morale and ultimately build & improve working relationships.

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