Virtual games bring teams together, creating moments of laughter and collaboration, all through a computer screen. Here’s your complete guide to making virtual team gatherings something everyone looks forward to.
Why Play Games on Zoom?
Playing games together helps teams:
- Build natural communication patterns
- Learn to collaborate under pressure
- Share laughs and create memories
- Break down communication barriers
- Get to know each other beyond work roles
Quick Tips Before We Start
- Test the game before your team meeting
- Keep sessions under an hour
- Mix up the games to keep things fresh
- Remember: it’s about having fun, not winning
Zoom Games for Adults
1. Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
- How to Play: One player sees a virtual bomb on their screen, while the rest of the team has a defusal manual. The defuser describes what they see, and the team members guide them through disarming the bomb based on the instructions. Each section of the bomb is a different puzzle, and they must finish defusing before time runs out.
- Variations: Try Speed Rounds with a 3-minute timer, Expert Mode with complex modules, or Points System awarding points for successful defusals.
- Time: 5-10 minutes per round
- Group Size: 2-6 players
- Why Teams Love It: This game builds communication skills, tests problem-solving under pressure, and creates memorable moments of panic and triumph.

2. Jackbox Games
- How to Play: Jackbox offers various interactive games like Quiplash, Fibbage, and Trivia Murder Party. Players join via phones or tablets using a room code, and one person shares their screen for everyone to follow.
- Quiplash: Answer prompts with witty responses and vote on the funniest answers.
- Fibbage: Each player creates believable lies to a question, and others try to spot the truth.
- Trivia Murder Party: Answer trivia questions to avoid elimination and play mini-games for survival.
- Setup Tips: Use screen sharing and have players join via their devices. Optimize screen sharing for smooth gameplay.
- Time: 10-15 minutes per game
- Group Size: 4-10 players
3. Advanced Pictionary
- How to Play: Use Zoom’s whiteboard or another drawing tool. One player draws a prompt from a word generator, while others guess. Set a timer for each round.
- Creative Variations:
- Chain Pictionary: Each person draws based on a description of the previous drawing, creating a telephone-style game of drawings.
- Category Pictionary: Use work-related terms, inside jokes, or remote work scenarios.
- Progressive Pictionary: Start with a short timer and add time for each round to see how drawings change.
- Time: 5-10 minutes per round
- Group Size: 4-10 players
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4. Enhanced Skribbl.io
- How to Play: Players take turns drawing a word from a chosen category while others guess in real-time chat.
- Custom Categories:
- Company terminology
- Project codenames
- Office locations
- Team achievements
- Tournament Format:
- Round-robin matches
- Bracket elimination
- Weekly championships
- Monthly leaderboards
- Point Systems:
- Speed bonuses
- Accuracy rewards
- Streak multipliers
- Team scoring options
- Time: 5 minutes per round
- Group Size: 4-12 players
5. Advanced Psych!
- How to Play: Players answer questions with made-up answers, trying to “psych” others into picking their fake answers as the truth.
- Question Prompt: Each round, the game presents a question to all players. The question might be about company history, team habits, or fun facts—depending on the selected category.
- Crafting Answers: Each player submits a fake but plausible answer that they think could trick their teammates into believing it’s the real answer. The key is to make it convincing!
- Guessing the Truth: After everyone has submitted, players see all answers (including the correct one) without knowing which is which. They then select the answer they believe is true.
- Scoring Points:
- Points are awarded for guessing the correct answer.
- Players also earn points if others pick their fake answer, adding a strategic layer to the game.
- Time: 10-15 minutes per game
- Group Size: 3-8 players
6. Expanded Trivia Murder Party
- How to Play: Fast-paced elimination trivia game where players answer questions to avoid “death” and survive until the end. Wrong answers lead to mini-games, and failing those means elimination. The last player standing wins!
- Answer Trivia: Players face trivia questions on topics like pop culture, industry knowledge, company facts, and general knowledge.
- Survival Mini-Games: Incorrect answers send players to mini-games, such as:
- Type Racing: Type words quickly.
- Memory Matching: Match items from memory.
- Pattern Recognition: Replicate shown patterns.
- Word Scrambles: Unscramble letters to form words.
- Time: 15-20 minutes per game
- Group Size: 4-10 players
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7. Codenames Online
- How to Play: Players are split into two teams. Each team’s “spymaster” gives a one-word clue to help their team guess the correct words without revealing the opposing team’s words or the assassin word.
- Strategy Tips: Use work-related words or project names.
- Tournament Structure: Team drafts, round-robin matches, or season rankings for ongoing play.
- Time: 20-30 minutes per game
- Group Size: 4-12 players
8. Advanced Kahoot!
- How to Play: Use Kahoot! to create a fun trivia quiz that players answer in real-time. Players earn points based on speed and accuracy.
- Quiz Categories:
- Company Culture
- Values
- History
- Traditions
- Industry Knowledge
- Latest trends
- Key players
- Market updates
- Team Building
- Personal facts
- Professional goals
- Hidden talents
- Company Culture
- Engagement Features:
- Power-ups
- Point streaks
- Challenge rounds
- Team competitions
- Time: 10-20 minutes per game
- Group Size: Any size
9. Wavelength.zone Expanded
- How to Play: In Wavelength, players or teams try to guess a hidden target’s position on a sliding spectrum (e.g., from “introverted” to “extroverted”) based on a one-word clue given by the “clue-giver.” The closer the guess is to the target, the more points the team earns.
- Roles: One player acts as the clue-giver, and the rest are guesses.
- Spectrum Setup: The clue-giver sees a hidden target position on a virtual slider (Wavelength.zone), placed somewhere along the spectrum.
- Giving the Clue: The clue-giver gives a one-word hint, aiming to help teammates locate the target on the spectrum.
- Guessing: Teammates discuss and decide where they believe the target falls, adjusting the slider based on the clue.
- Revealing the Target: After the team locks in their guess, the clue-giver reveals the actual position of the target on the spectrum, and points are awarded based on proximity.
- Category Ideas:
- Work Preferences
- Meeting styles
- Communication methods
- Project approaches
- Team Culture
- Office traditions
- Social activities
- Celebration styles
- Professional Growth
- Learning paths
- Career goals
- Skill development
- Work Preferences
- Time: 10-15 minutes per game
- Group Size: 4-8 players

Games for Large Groups
10. Advanced Werewolf
- How to Play:
- 1. Setup and Role Assignment: The moderator secretly assigns roles (e.g., Werewolf, Villager, Project Manager) to each player via private messages in Zoom. The moderator manages the game flow and communicates privately as needed.
- 2. Game Phases:
- Night Phase: Players “close their eyes” (turn off video). Werewolves privately choose a player to eliminate, and special roles (e.g., Project Manager) perform their abilities by messaging the moderator.
- Day Phase: Everyone turns on video to discuss and debate who they think the werewolves are. Based on suspicions, the group votes to “eliminate” one player.
- 3. Game Continuation: The game alternates between Night and Day phases. Villagers win if they eliminate all werewolves; werewolves win if they outnumber villagers.
- Custom Roles:
- The Project Manager (can inspect two players)
- The Intern (appears guilty to investigations)
- The CEO (can veto one elimination)
- The Remote Worker (can’t be eliminated at night)
- Game Modifications:
- Day/night cycles based on real time zones
- Special power rounds
- Alliance systems
- Hidden role variations
- Time: 15-30 minutes per game
- Group Size: 6-20 players
11. Interactive Bingo
- How to Play: Create digital Bingo cards with themes like remote work quirks, and players check off items as they come up in the call.
- Card Variations:
- Meeting Bingo
- “You’re on mute”
- Pet appearances
- WiFi issues
- Background noises
- Project Bingo
- Milestone completions
- Bug fixes
- Client meetings
- Team wins
- Remote Work Bingo
- Coffee breaks
- Desk exercises
- Virtual high-fives
- Camera issues
- Meeting Bingo

12. Murder Mystery on Zoom
- How to Play: Players are assigned roles in a murder mystery scenario and try to solve the case using clues.
- Instead of basic Werewolf, try these roles:
- The IT Detective (can investigate one person’s “internet connection” per night)
- The Muted Murderer (eliminates players by “accidentally” muting them)
- The Zoom Bomber (can temporarily kick one player from the call)
- Time: 45-60 minutes
- Group Size: 5-15 players
Games for Small Groups
13. Quiplash (Extended Prompts)
- How to Play: This quick, fun game where players respond to humorous prompts with their most creative or funny answers, competing for the most votes from teammates. The player with the most votes wins the round!
- 1. Receive a Prompt: Each player gets a prompt based on relatable work scenarios, such as office life, remote work quirks, or team dynamics.
- Submit Funny or Creative Answers: Players respond to prompts like “What’s the funniest email subject line?” or “Best virtual background for video calls” with answers that they think will get the most laughs or votes.
- Vote on Favorites: Once everyone submits, the answers are displayed anonymously, and players vote for their favorite response.
- Score Points: Players earn points based on the number of votes their answer receives. The player with the most points at the end of the game wins!
- Prompt Categories:
- Office Life (Meeting moments, email situations, Slack messages).
- Remote Work (Home office setups, video call fails).
- Team Dynamics (Collaboration stories, success celebrations).
- Time: 5-10 minutes per round
- Group Size: 4-10 players
14. Advanced Typeracer
- How to Play: Typing game where players race to type passages accurately, scoring points based on speed and precision. The quickest, most accurate typist wins each round!
- Get a Passage: Each player receives a passage to type, which could be a code snippet, team communication, or industry term.
- Race for Speed & Accuracy: Players type as quickly and accurately as possible; mistakes slow them down.
- Win with Points: Points are awarded based on speed and accuracy. The player with the most points wins the race.
- Race Styles:
- Sprint Races: Quick rounds
- Marathons: Longer passages
- Team Relays: Group races
- Eliminations: Last-place players are knocked out
- Time: 3-5 minutes per race
- Group Size: Any size
Happy Hour Games
15. Name That Tune Plus
- How to Play: One player plays a short music clip, and others guess the title or artist.
- Categories:
- Work Playlist
- Focus music
- Break tunes
- Celebration songs
- Team Favorites
- Morning motivation
- Afternoon energy
- Friday feelings
- Industry Sounds
- Office noises
- Technical terms
- Company jingles
- Work Playlist
- Time: 10-20 minutes per game
- Group Size: Any size
16. Scattergories Enhanced
- How to Play: Players come up with words that fit specific categories within a time limit, earning points for originality.
- Work-Related Lists:
- Office Items
- Meeting Types
- Project Names
- Team Communications
- Industry Terms
- Scoring Systems:
- Bonus points for work-related answers
- Team multipliers
- Creative bonuses
- Speed rounds
- Time: 10-15 minutes per round
- Group Size: 3-10 players
17. Family Feud Workplace Edition
- How to Play: Teams guess the top answers to survey questions relevant to work life.
- Survey Categories:
- Remote Work Life
- Best meeting moments
- Favorite work spots
- Communication tools
- Team Culture
- Celebration styles
- Recognition methods
- Collaboration techniques
- Professional Growth
- Learning resources
- Career paths
- Skill development
- Remote Work Life
- Time: 20-30 minutes per game
- Group Size: 6-12 players
18. Virtual Scavenger Hunt
- How to Play: Players are given prompts to find items in their workspace.
- Quick rounds that actually work on Zoom:
- “Find something that reminds you of your first day working remotely”
- “Grab your most-used work-from-home item (besides your laptop)”
- “Show us your favorite snack during video calls”
- Time: 5-15 minutes per round
- Group Size: Any size
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19. Word Association Chain
- How to Play: Each player says a word related to the previous one. Eliminate players who hesitate or repeat.
- Everyone takes turns saying a word related to the previous word. Add workplace twists:
- Start with company-related terms
- Focus on industry terminology
- Use project codenames
- Time: 5-10 minutes per game
- Group Size: 4-30 players
20. Zoom Backgrounds Challenge
- How to Play: Players change their background to fit prompts like “Worst meeting location.”
- Players change backgrounds based on themes:
- “Your dream office”
- “Worst meeting location ever”
- “Where you’d rather be working from”
- Judge based on:
- Creativity
- Humor
- Relevance to theme
- Time: 5-15 minutes per game
- Group Size: Any size
21. Rapid Fire This-or-That
- How to Play: Quick “either/or” questions where players respond with Zoom reactions.
- Use Zoom reactions (👍 or 👎) to vote:
- Email or chat?
- Early meetings or late meetings?
- Coffee or tea?
- Desktop or laptop?
- Camera on or off?
- Time: 5-10 minutes
- Group Size: 5-50 players
22. Guess The Desk
- How to Play: Each team member shares a photo of their workspace, and others guess whose it is.
- Each team member shares a photo of:
- Their desk setup
- A specific desk item
- Their view while working
- Players guess:
- Whose workspace it is
- What items tell us about their work style
- Fun facts about their setup
- Time: 10-15 minutes
- Group Size: 5-30 players
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23. Virtual Innovation Challenge
- How to Play: Teams collaborate to solve a challenge or design a product.
- Teams collaborate to:
- Design a new product
- Solve a company challenge
- Improve a process
- Structure:
- Problem presentation (5 minutes)
- Breakout room ideation (15 minutes)
- Solution development (20 minutes)
- Presentations (15 minutes)
- Voting (5 minutes)
- Time: 45-60 minutes
- Group Size: 4-20 players
24. Remote Team Time Capsule
- How to Play: Teams create predictions or goals for the future in a shared document.
- Teams create:
- Company predictions
- Future technology guesses
- Team goals and aspirations
- Categories to include:
- Technology
- Future tools
- Industry changes
- Work methods
- Company Growth
- Market position
- Team size
- New products
- Technology
- Time: 30-45 minutes
- Group Size: 5-30 players
25. Virtual Product Design
- How to Play: Teams brainstorm product ideas on a shared whiteboard.
- Teams collaborate to:
- Design new features
- Solve user problems
- Create marketing campaigns
- Phases:
- Ideation (10 minutes)
- Sketching (15 minutes)
- Presentation (15 minutes)
- Feedback (5 minutes)
- Time: 45 minutes
- Group Size: 4-12 players
Problem-Solving Zoom Games (30-45 Minutes)
26. Virtual Escape Room: Office Edition
- How to Play: Solve puzzles in themed scenarios like “Project Emergency.”
- Theme ideas:
- Tech Crisis
- Server down
- Data breach
- System upgrade
- Project Emergency
- Deadline approaching
- Client presentation
- Budget constraints
- Tech Crisis
- Sample puzzles:
- Decode email threads
- Find hidden files
- Solve technical riddles
- Time: 45 minutes
- Group Size: 4-12 players
27. Cross-Department Challenge
- How to Play: Teams from different departments solve specific challenges.
- Teams mix members from different departments to solve:
- Technical problems
- Creative challenges
- Process improvements
- Time: 30-45 minutes
- Group Size: 8-24 players
28. Virtual Codebreak
- How to Play: Solve puzzles like word games and logic problems in small teams.
- Teams solve:
- Word puzzles : Anagram Challenge – each team receives a set of anagrams related to your industry or workplace. Teams must unscramble each word to find a meaningful term or phrase.
- Number sequences: Find the Missing Number – Teams must identify the missing number in a sequence based on a hidden rule.
- Pattern recognition: Code Phrase – Provide a sequence of letters or symbols that hide a message, like each letter representing the first letter of each word in a phrase.
- Logic problems: Who Said It? – Teams are given clues about who on the team said a particular phrase during meetings, using a series of logical statements to solve who said what.
- Time: 30 minutes
- Group Size: 4-12 players

Making These Games Actually Fun
The Do’s:
- Let people pass if they’re not feeling it
- Keep rounds short (3-5 minutes max)
- Have backup games ready
- Share controls so different people can lead
The Don’ts:
- Force participation
- Let one game go on too long
- Forget about different time zones
- Take scoring too seriously
Tools That Make Gaming Easier
- Discord for better audio
- Zoom breakout rooms for team games
- Google Sheets for scorekeeping
- Online randomizers for team selection
Start Simple
Begin with quick games like Icebreakers, Pictionary or Two Truths and a Lie. Once your team gets comfortable, try more complex games like Murder Mystery, Escape Rooms or adventure games.
Remember: The best game is the one your team enjoys. Pay attention to what gets people laughing and build on that. Sometimes the simplest games lead to the best memories.
Want to test these games? Start with a small group of 3-4 people before rolling them out to your whole team.