Team Building Games to Develop Awesome Teamwork

A team member courageously navigating blindfolded while holding colored balls during a team building activity in Bangkok, exemplifying trust.

Team oriented games are a common practice in today’s business world. Whether you’re a manager or an individual, it is important to foster a sense of unity. A successful team oriented activity is often a great way to create this bond. Some games are more popular than others. Read on for more fun and games to develop your awesome team. Team building events are a lot of work. They need planning, and the last thing you want to do is spend your time on logistics. You don’t have time to plan a team building event. You’re busy! Excel Solutions Asia has compiled a list of team oriented games for a successful team building event. With these games, you can save time and money and have a fun time with your team.

  • Two team members enthusiastically shouting during a team building activity in Bangkok, demonstrating strong communication.
  • Traditional team building games in Bangkok: Participants engaged in cooperative activities.
  • Ropes and containers of colored liquid used in a team building exercise in Bangkok, where participants engage in strategic coordination.
  • A participant holding colored balls, showcasing focus, dexterity, and engagement in a team building activity in Bangkok.
  • Blindfolded team members participating in traditional team building games in Bangkok, enhancing trust, and communication.
  • Two joyful team members sitting in a tub during a team building activity, radiating happiness, and relaxation, in Bangkok.
  • Making teams in Khao Yai
  • Blindfolded participants working together to erect a tent during a team building exercise in Bangkok, showcasing trust, and problem-solving.
  • Teams creatively navigating an area without touching the ground during a team building challenge in Bangkok, emphasising problem-solving.

Our Top 10 Team Oriented Games

  • ALARMED FENCE: Team members get from island A to B over or under fences using only the resources provided. If they touch the fence or the ground, they return to the start.
  • BLIND CONSTRUCTION: Erect a tent blindfolded by utilising all the components within the time allocated.
  • COLOUR BLIND: Place the coloured balls back into their correct zones placed outside the boundaries. We blindfold the whole team apart from the leader.
  • GRIDLINE: Get all the teams across a grid without stepping onto the wrong squares. Participants may not talk!
  • ISLAND HOPPING: The aim of this task is for all team members to get from the A to the B. using only the resources provided. They use planks of wood to cross over many islands and mustn’t touch the ground.
  • PIPELINE: Transfer water from container A to B to C using only the resources provided. These are usually pipes, tape and small buckets.
  • RIVER BOAT: Transport all team members from island A to island B using the raft and resources provided.
  • SHEEP PEN: Get all blindfolded participants from A to B without breaking the link. Furthermore they cannot walk outside the marked boundary.
  • TEAM PLATFORM: Construct a “free standing” platform to support all team members. They all stand on the platform for 60 seconds.
  • VIRUS: Place containers back into their correct zones. Teams must colour coordinate the liquid containers with their zones. Participants cannot enter the area or touch the containers.

How long are these team oriented games?

Planning

Each activity starts with a 10 minute planning phase. Teams often fail because of poor planning. It’s important to plan before starting each activity to get the most out of them.

Main Activity

The duration of each activity is approximately 30 minutes. These activities are indoor and outdoor. We can deliver them in hotel gardens, parks and beaches.

Debrief

After a successful team building activity, we debrief your team members on how the game went. We talk about what went well and what could be improved. This can also be a great way to strengthen the relationship with your team members.

  • 10 minutes planning
  • 30 minutes attempting the challenge
  • 10 minutes debrief
  • Total time 50 minutes approx

What are the benefits of these games?

Team oriented games are a fun and interactive way for employees to bond and work together. They can encourage teamwork and improve communication skills. They also provide a great chance for employees to relax and have fun. There are many benefits to participating in our team building activities. Employees learn more about each other, and get to know one another better. They also improve communication skills.

Team building activities are a common practice in today’s business world. Whether you’re a manager or an individual, it is important to foster a sense of unity in the workplace. One of the most effective ways to foster a sense of unity is through traditional team building activities. Some of the most common team building activities include ice breakers, trust building games, group dynamics activities, and creative problem solving.

Activity FAQ’s

  • The traditional team building games quotation includes: the equipment required for each challenge, and all associated materials and design.
  • Prize for each winning team member.
  • Emcee (MC)
  • If you decide to choose a location outside your chosen hotel there may be fees e.g. beach, park.
  • A professional photographer (if you need one)
  • Although each game requires physical activity they are not strenuous and there are breaks between each challenge.
  • You don’t need to be an athlete although it can get a hot and humid here in Thailand.
  • If anyone has a medical condition we would like to know before they participate in the activities.

We suggest delivering the games at your chosen hotel; either in the gardens or meeting room (dependant on your group size)

Yes! All the games are heavily focused around the principal teamwork characteristics and include a planning phase ending with a de-brief.