Recommended indoor games and recreational activities for the workplace
We’re introducing recommended indoor games and recreational activities you can enjoy at the office!
Good communication with your coworkers is essential to keeping work running smoothly.
But with everyone so busy, many people end up “only talking about work,” don’t they?
If you feel like it’s hard to ask for help or there’s no one you can consult with, we recommend trying some recreational games.
These days, opportunities like icebreakers—aimed at building rapport with those around you—are becoming more common.
By playing together and sharing enjoyable moments, conversations will naturally increase, and your work may become easier too!
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Recommended indoor games and recreational activities at the office (51–60)
Master of the mobile society
Nowadays, everyone has a smartphone, and everyone uses LINE.
This is a “Mobile Society Master Game” that you play using your phone and the app.
Create a LINE group with the members who will join the game.
Then do a speed-typing race: the person who sends the designated sentence first, without a single mistake, wins.
If you make a mistake, you’re disqualified! How about a penalty like a finger flick for those who mess up or come in last?
1-minute timer
The “One-Minute Timer” game involves starting a stopwatch and seeing if you can raise your hand exactly at the one-minute mark.
Since it’s unlikely anyone will hit exactly one minute, the person closest to it wins.
It might also be fun to give a penalty to the person who’s farthest off!
Chopstick-Using Game
Prepare two plates, a pair of chopsticks, and dried beans such as azuki.
This set is for one person.
Place the beans on one plate, and at the start signal, use the chopsticks to move them one by one to the other plate.
Set a time limit, and the person who transfers the most beans within the time wins.
It’s a game that favors people who are good with chopsticks, but picking up small items is pretty tricky, isn’t it?
Stocking Tug of War
“Stocking Tug-of-War” uses two pairs of stockings tied together at the feet.
You pull the body parts over your faces, then tug against each other; whoever has theirs come off loses.
It’s not a game I’d recommend for women (lol).
Your face ends up looking ridiculous, so it’s absolutely hilarious to watch and really gets the crowd going!
Tasting Game
One game that often appears on TV shows is the “tasting game.” Players blindfold themselves, pinch their noses, and try to guess what they’re eating.
Because you’re judging only by texture and taste, it’s surprisingly hard to get it right.
Be careful not to get upset if you miss even with foods you love.
It’s guaranteed to liven up a drinking party or group meal, and doing it at lunchtime can make for a friendly, relaxed break.
Another plus is that it requires almost no preparation and can be done anytime.
Let’s Guess Exactly! Game
This is the “Guess the Exact Weight” game where you predict the weight using only your sense of touch.
Put some candies at random into an empty box, hold it with both hands, and estimate its weight.
It’s quite difficult to hit the exact number without being off by even a gram, but the person whose guess is closest—whether under or over—wins.
If you offer a luxurious prize to anyone who hits the exact weight, it’ll be even more exciting!
Mystery Box Game
It’s the “mystery box game,” where you often see people on TV variety shows sticking only their hand into a box and guessing what’s inside.
Since you don’t know what’s in there, it takes a bit of courage, doesn’t it? (lol) If you figure it out, write your answer on the board! Things like konnyaku—it’s fun to watch, but if I had to do it myself, I’d definitely freak out (lol).
Manpo Dance
If you’re looking for a way to get enough exercise indoors, we recommend “Step Counter Dance.” In this activity, you attach a pedometer somewhere on your body and dance.
The person who increases their pedometer count the most within the time limit wins.
Since everyone moves their body vigorously to boost their count, you naturally get a good workout.
Escape Game
The “escape game” you often see at theme parks these days—why not try it at your company? Set up several puzzles around the office so that people can’t leave the room unless they solve them.
You could even time the attempts and have teams compete.
Perfect Image Game
If you’re looking for a recreation activity to strengthen bonds within your company, we recommend the “Perfect Match Image Game.” In this game, you ask questions where the answer is a person, and each participant chooses the person among the group who best fits that description.
If everyone shares similar impressions of each other, the answers should line up perfectly.
Even if they don’t, just talking about why you chose that person will liven things up.