Virtual Team Building Activity FAQ’s
Virtual team building activities can be used as standalone events or as part of a virtual away day. They are the perfect way to stay connected with your colleagues whilst they are working from home. Face to face team building activities have always been a brilliant way to build rapport and trust within a group. We believe online team building games are no different.
How do virtual team building activities work?
All of the online games for virtual teams that we offer are fun, engaging, and suitable for everyone. A dedicated host runs each event from start to finish.
Virtual events are run via video conference using various video conferencing packages, although our preferred option is Zoom. For activities such as Arctic Survival, Virtual Murder Mystery, and Around the World we will split the group into smaller teams. Zoom allows us to easily and smoothly manage the group and teams using the breakout rooms feature. This provides you and the participants with the best possible experience.
Before yout event, we will create an ‘event information’ document which will be sent to you (the event organiser). This can then be forwarded on to all those taking part. This will contain all the information they need for the activity.
Your dedicated event host will welcome everyone to the activity as they join the call on the day itself. They will then explain exactly what’s going to happen during the event. They will be on hand throughout the activity to make sure everyone is enjoying themselves. They will also be able to answer any questions people may have.
At the end of your remote team building event, your host will announce the results. After this, they will bring the event to a close.
No doubt you have plenty of questions and so we have listed some of the most frequently asked questions below:
Do people enjoy virtual team building events?
Yes, absolutely! We have received great feedback from those taking part in the online team building games we offer. These fun virtual events are a great way to improve communication skills. Theya re also a great alternative to book clubs, virtual scavenger hunts, and the ‘truths and a lie‘ game.
Virtual events provide a way for remote workers and teams to have a little bit of fun with colleagues. It is also good for remote employees to take part in an activity that isn’t related to their daily roles. They also provide an opportunity for people to socialise with people that they may not come into contact with.
How long do virtual team building activities last?
This will vary depending on which activity you choose. Typically, virtual team building activities are a little shorter than traditional events. We have found that anywhere from 1 – 2 hours works well. This length of time means we can keep everyone engaged in the activity.
What are your most popular virtual team building activities?
This is a tough one. The most popular challenges seem to change throughout the year. Our top two remote team building activities are:
Arctic Survival virtual escape room
Arctic Survival is our latest virtual escape room activity. It builds on the success of The Art Heist which was the original virtual escape room we offered. This online team building game is packed with lots of clues, challenges, and tasks. It is guaranteed to keep teams engaged and enthralled.
Arctic Survival is probably our most popular Zoom team building activity. It is suitable for groups of 5 to 300 and last for approximately 90 minutes in total.
Around the World
Around the World is another superb ‘app-based’ virtual team building activity. This online team game takes participants on a virtual trip around the World. The activity is run using an award-winning app that is crammed with challenges and trivia.
As teams arrive in each country, they will be faced with various photo, video, and trivia challenges. Around the World has been very popular with remote teams that are spread across various countries. This is because of the varied nature of the content and the fact that it has global appeal.
What platforms do you use for virtual team building activities?
Our preferred platform is Zoom. We find it to be the most flexible and easiest to use for this type of event. Guests are able to join the event via a web browser and don’t need to download the Zoom app.
If you aren’t able to use Zoom, that’s no problem at all. We can use other platforms such as Microsoft Teams or Webex as alternatives.
Is it possible for us to stay on the video call after our event has finished?
We get lots of clients asking if they can stay on the call once their Zoom team building event has finished.
We are happy to let you and your team stay on the call if we don’t have another event taking place. This way you can socialise once your virtual team building activity has finished. If you would like to do this please mention it to us when you book. We will always do our best to accommodate.
Can we have a few minutes at the start/end of our activity to welcome everyone and wrap up?
Yes – this is no problem at all. Please let us know who will be doing the introduction or closing remarks before your event. We can let them into the conference call early so that they can then welcome everyone as they arrive. Our event host can also hand back to them at the end of your activity so that they can wrap up.
