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!
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Fun for everyone! Recommended company/office recreational activities (21–30)
Imitation shiritori
Participants face each other and stand on one leg.
Decide the order with rock-paper-scissors or similar, and the first person starts the word chain game (shiritori).
The basic rule of linking words stays the same, but after saying a word, you have to do an impression that matches it.
For example, if you say “gorilla,” you might pound your chest with your fists.
Everyone else copies the impression, and the shiritori continues.
It might sound easy, but you must stay on one leg the entire time.
If you lose your balance or can’t continue the word chain, you lose.
The more people there are, the harder it gets! Finger Catch
The “Finger Catch Game,” which trains your reflexes and lets everyone have fun, is played with everyone standing in a circle.
Put the index finger of your right hand into the open palm of the person to your right, just lightly touching it.
In turn, participants chant, “Ka, ka, ka, catch,” and at the moment someone says “catch,” everyone tries to pull out the finger they had inserted.
At the same time, you must quickly grab the finger that’s been inserted into your own open hand before it escapes.
If you fail to pull your finger out or fail to catch your neighbor’s finger, you’re out.
The last person remaining wins.
The exact timing of saying “catch” is key.
It’s a game that tests concentration, timing, and careful observation of others.
Fun for everyone! Recommended in-house recreations (31–40)
A number-guessing game that everyone can enjoy, from children to adults
The number-guessing game, where communication skills and powers of observation are key, is a game that large groups can enjoy.
The rules are simple: on the cue of “Ready, go!”, players take turns calling out the next number.
Each person also decides, at that same cue, whether to stand or sit.
If the number called does not match the number of people standing, the game ends there.
Because you have to observe others and decide which number to call while watching your opponents, the key is not to succumb to tension or pressure.
Give it a try!
Tongue Twister Showdown
When it comes to games that get everyone excited without using any props, tongue-twister battles are a classic.
Gather a variety of fun tongue twisters and face off.
You can present one prompt at a time and decide rankings each round, or set multiple prompts with different difficulty levels and see who lasts the longest.
It’s a good idea to write the prompts on a whiteboard.
Since tongue twisters are tough at first glance, consider adding practice time and other tweaks so everyone can enjoy the game.
Lyrics Shiritori Game
A fun game where you play shiritori using song lyrics.
Sing a line from a song, then continue with lyrics from another song that start with the last character of the previous line.
It’s great for everyone from kids to adults—you’ll recall familiar tunes and discover new ones.
Not only for people who love singing, it’s also a chance to encounter songs you don’t know.
Perfect for karaoke, parties, and school activities.
Even those who aren’t confident singers will naturally smile—simple yet surprisingly deep.
Put your musical knowledge and creativity to use and have fun playing!
Lip-sync song guessing game
The lip-sync song guessing game is something even people who love listening to music but aren’t confident singing can enjoy, and it works well at workplaces or schools.
The presenter picks a song, then lip-syncs it—paying close attention to intonation and rhythm—without making any sound.
The guessers carefully watch the presenter’s mouth and facial expressions to figure out what song it is.
At first, it’s best to choose familiar songs that everyone knows.
Once everyone gets the hang of it, you can make the game more exciting by shortening the sung sections or speeding up the delivery.
Hula hoop down
From the start of the new school year to farewell parties, it’s fun no matter when you play! Here’s an idea for “Hula Hoop Down.” The rules are simple: participants stand in a circle and rest a hula hoop on their index fingers, then lower it to the ground without letting their fingers lose contact.
It looks easy at first, but for some reason the balance gets off or the hula hoop slips from fingers, leading to unexpected mishaps that liven things up.
It’s great fun to try with close friends, and it can also be a good chance to unite hearts even among people who haven’t talked much before.
In conclusion
We introduced some recommended in-house recreational activities—how did you like them? There were a variety, from ones you can do easily to those that require a bit of preparation, but all of them are perfect for addressing communication gaps.
If there are any you’d like to try, go ahead and adopt them proactively, and let’s make sure everyone enjoys a great time together!