Company recreation ideas everyone can enjoy!
In today’s world, our connections with others have grown weaker.
Then came the COVID-19 pandemic, and many people found themselves interacting with others even less.
The same is true within companies.
It’s said that when interactions decrease and internal communication drops, it can negatively affect performance.
If you want to boost communication and energize your workplace, in-house recreational activities are highly recommended.
In this article, we’ll introduce some recommended internal recreation ideas.
They’re perfect not only for addressing communication gaps among employees but also for connecting with new hires.
Let’s have fun together and make our company even better!
Fun for everyone! Recommended in-house recreations (1–10)
Glamping
Glamping is like camping made easy and luxurious, and it’s attracting attention worldwide.
Even people who are interested in camping but aren’t confident about pitching tents or preparing meals will find it easy to join—that’s the key point.
It has the feel of an easygoing trip set in nature, and because the hassles of camping are reduced, you can probably spend more time socializing.
There are glamping facilities with a variety of concepts, so why not deepen internal team connections in nature while taking your time to enjoy the atmosphere?
survival game
Survival games are a Japan-originated activity where players battle using airsoft guns and BB pellets.
Because there’s shooting involved, some people may see it as dangerous, but safety is taken into account through set equipment regulations and other measures.
There are many things to decide before the game, such as what kind of facility to use and which rules to adopt.
Since strategy—like how to push into the enemy’s territory—is important, it’s a game that can build teamwork.
It also tends to clearly separate those who are good at it from those who aren’t, so it’s important not only to have fun but also to be considerate of others.
Samurai sword-fighting (chambara) battle
It’s a game that scales up sports chanbara, modeled after battles from the Sengoku period.
Players attach a ball to their shoulder as their ‘life,’ and anyone who drops it is out.
Teams face off under these rules.
Because it’s a large-scale competition, coordinating strategy within each team is likely a key point.
You could form teams with people you usually work with and compete to see whose bonds are strongest, or assemble teams of people who don’t usually interact to create opportunities for交流—both sound like fun.
barbecue
When delicious food is set before us, it can ease tension and help conversations flow—don’t you think? And if that food is something participants have worked together to make, it can be an opportunity to strengthen bonds even more.
From this perspective, a barbecue could be considered a suitable event for deepening connections within a company.
It might also be important to clarify the concept: Will you focus on boosting teamwork by having those less confident in cooking take on supporting roles, or will you simply keep things light and fun without overthinking it?
Bowling Tournament
Bowling, the game where you throw a ball to knock down pins, is probably a sport that almost everyone has tried.
Since performance is clearly shown as a numeric score, it’s also easy to rank participants in a tournament, which is a plus.
Competing individually can be exciting, but in that case, people who aren’t good at it might not enjoy themselves.
To ensure everyone has fun, it may be better to divide skill levels in advance and have people compete by lane or in team formats.
Being considerate so that everyone can enjoy themselves is an important point for creating a fun tournament atmosphere.
Marshmallow Challenge
The Marshmallow Challenge is considered a game well-suited for strengthening teamwork.
Participants split into teams and, using the materials provided, build a freestanding tower within a time limit, aiming to make it as tall as possible.
Key points include how roles are divided within the set time and how well the team shares a vision of the finished structure, making it a fun way to boost teamwork.
Will a leader take charge, or will everyone discuss and move forward together? Watching what kind of team they become can also be an enjoyable aspect.
Werewolf game
Werewolf is a classic party game, and part of its charm is that it’s easy to enjoy without needing any special equipment.
Since players fully assume their roles and deduce what’s going on, it’s a game you can enjoy without worrying about your usual position or status.
Because it’s driven by conversation-based deduction, it works in any setting—from events to a fun add-on for remote meetings.
And since talk is central to the game, it naturally encourages active interaction, helping participants gradually build stronger bonds.