11 Engaging Team Building Events We Can Bring to Your Office

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Looking to bring professionally organised corporate team building events directly to your office? GOTO Events brings the experience to you, wherever you are in the UK, with fully mobile office team building activities expertly managed by our on-site events team. In this article, we highlight 11 highly engaging and fun office team building ideas that can be customised to fit most spaces and group sizes.

1. Betrayers In-Office Team Building Activity

Betrayers is an exciting indoor team building activity designed for most office spaces. It features a versatile layout and includes full theming and props to transform your office into an immersive setting.

In teams, participants face off in a series of action-packed and intriguing rounds, solving enigmatic riddles, cracking puzzles and scavenging for objects using an interactive map. The ticking clock adds an extra layer of excitement, but that’s not all – there’s an even bigger twist waiting for everyone…

Some of your teammates have secret agendas and are out to sabotage your efforts. The mission? Tackle the challenges and keep a keen eye on your teammates. At the end of this office team building event, you’ll get your chance to uncover the betrayers and seek some thrilling revenge during the suspenseful closing ceremony. If you’re the chosen one, will you play fair or do whatever it takes to win?

Betrayers team building team communicating while solving riddles

2. Master of the Tasks In-Office Team Building Activity

Get ready to laugh out loud with Master of the Tasks, a fun office team building activity that’s perfect for any space and adaptable for groups of 5 to 1,000 participants. We’ll transform your office into the perfect arena for endless fun, bringing everything to you, from props and materials to a PA system and a professional events team, complete with your own charismatic MC.

Teams will tackle a series of hilarious challenges, each judged by the Taskmaster. Whether it’s painting a caricature using only condiments like ketchup, mustard and mint sauce, inflating the largest balloon while blindfolded or sorting Smarties by colour with boxing gloves on, laughter is guaranteed.

The tasks may seem simple, but only one team will emerge as the ultimate Master of the Tasks!

People participating in balloon challenge in charity bike build team building

3. Paws for a Cause In-Office Team Building Activity

Paws for a Cause is a charity team building activity where you and your team build enrichment equipment for animals in shelters, supporting charities that care for these animals.

We’ll bring all the materials and tools to your office, to assemble useful items such as feeders, agility toys and furniture, along with expert facilitators who will guide you through the activities.

In teams, you’ll have your own dedicated workstation where you’ll collaborate, follow instructions and assemble the equipment. The event layout is fully adaptable to fit your office space and accommodate the number of participants. Before the activities begin, a health and safety briefing will be provided to ensure everyone is safe.

After the office team building event, the GOTO Events team will deliver the items you’ve crafted to the nominated animal shelter. You’ll also receive photos and videos of the animals enjoying your creations, allowing you to see the real impact of your work.

team participating in charity team building event building furniture for animals in shelter with drills

4. Charity Bake Off In-Office Team Building Activity

Put on your aprons and get baking for charity! This wonderful indoor team building event lets you and your team enjoy a hands-on baking experience right in your office! It’s all for a great cause – the treats you create will be donated the same day to a homeless charity.

We’ll bring everything to your office, including a professional mobile kitchen and a Michelin-star trained pastry chef. We provide all the ingredients, tools and equipment, complete with mobile ovens to bake your delicious treats. Prior to the office team building activity, everything is safety-checked and a full risk assessment is provided. Rest assured, a dedicated team of event professionals will be on-site to ensure everything runs smoothly.

At the end of the Charity Bake Off event, we’ll carefully pack up all the goodies and deliver them to the charity, bringing a bit of joy to those in need.

team building participants in baking challenge guided by pastry chef

5. Cocktail Making In-Office Team Building Activity

Transform your office into a cocktail-making masterclass! We’ll bring everything to you, including a fully mobile bar, a complete drinks station, all necessary ingredients and equipment and of course, a professional mixologist.

We can tailor this in-office team building event to fit your office space, specific requirements and group size – whether you’re looking to add some fun to a meeting or create a fully immersive and competitive experience that your employees will love on a Friday afternoon!

Our bartender will wow you with incredible cocktail making demonstrations and teach you all the essential techniques for crafting the classic favourites. After, you’ll unleash your creativity to invent your own signature cocktail alongside your team. Come up with a catchy name and a backstory, as the judge will award points not just for taste and technique, but also for creativity and market appeal!

We can also customise this event to feature non-alcoholic drinks or even switch things up with a health smoothie-making class!

Cocktail making indoor team building event

6. Putt for a Purpose In-Office Team Building Activity

Putt for a Purpose is a unique idea for team building in the office that mixes mini-golf fun with a chance to collaborate on a charitable cause.

Participants are split into smaller teams, each assigned to a mini-golf hole base. We can set up these holes to fit your office space, whether you prefer them all in one area or spread across multiple rooms. Our professional event crew will be on hand to ensure everything runs smoothly, complete with immersive theming and props.

After taking on fun and engaging team building challenges, each team gets materials like boxes, cans and packages from the food bank supply zone, along with other creative items. Teams use these to design and build their own mini-golf holes. Once all the holes are ready, everyone competes by navigating through the course and testing each other’s creations in a fun mini-golf competition.

At the end of the event, all the food bank items used are packed up by the GOTO Events team and donated to a nominated charity to help people in need in your local community.

Putt for a Purpose mini golf kit for charity team building

7. Sustainability Workshops In-Office Team Building Activity

We offer a range of innovative sustainability workshops, designed to be held in your office. You can mix and match different workshops or focus on one area for a deeper experience. Here are some practical workshops your team can get involved in:

Guided by an expert facilitator, you’ll get hands-on experience, learn practical skills, deepen your understanding of sustainability and bond with your team in a unique way. Plus, you’ll be able to keep whatever you create to display in the office or take home.

The sustainability workshops are ideal for enhancing your Corporate Social Responsibility efforts and make great office team building activities for small groups.

man drilling birdhouse in sustainability workshop

8. Living Wall In-Office Team Building Activity

Transform your office with our hands-on living wall workshop, where you and your team will have the opportunity to create something truly unique. Under the guidance of an expert, you’ll work together to design and build a stunning living wall that will bring a touch of nature to your workspace for everyone to enjoy.

We bring everything to your office, from the living wall system and a selection of plants to a professional event crew. The living wall can be fully customised to perfectly fit your desired space, whether small or large.

Your group will be split into teams for fun challenges to earn materials for the living wall. Before starting, you’ll explore the inspiring world of living walls, how they work and their benefits for the environment, biodiversity and wellbeing. After a detailed demonstration by our expert, you’ll get to work building your own living wall.

At the end of the office team building event, our team will install the living wall for you – no electricity or water supply needed. Living walls are a creative way to bring nature indoors, revitalising even the smallest spaces and enhancing air quality.

Large green living wall in office conference room

9. The Dragons Lair In-Office Team Building Activity

The GOTO Dragons are on tour and headed to your office, ready to discover the next big business idea to invest in. Inspired by the hit TV show, the Dragons Lair indoor team building event is packed with all the excitement and a few twists and turns along the way.

We’ll turn your office into the Dragons Lair, where our host will welcome you and introduce the tycoon investors. You can nominate team members to join the panel or let our professional actors take on the role of judging the ideas.

After dividing your group into teams, they will receive the brief for the challenge. The task could involve creating an innovative invention or something connected to your business. From brainstorming ideas to researching, marketing and finance, teams will work together through every step of the process.

For the final challenge, each team will need to prepare a pitch to impress the investors. They’ll have a chance to rehearse before entering the room where the Dragons are waiting to hear their ideas. Will you convince the Dragons to invest or will they walk away?

Dragons Lair team building investor sitting on armchair

10. Apprentices In-Office Team Building Activity

Combine teamwork and fun in a dynamic business simulation activity. Inspired by the hit show, this office team building event will spark creativity and encourage your team to view business from a fresh perspective.

We’ll turn your office into a high-stakes boardroom, complete with immersive theming and dramatic background music. Our very own version of the formidable business magnate, Sir Alex Sweetex, will make a grand entrance to deliver the briefing and outline the challenge ahead.

In teams, you’ll tackle a series of engaging business tasks designed to boost leadership, delegation, commercial awareness and teamwork. All while having the freedom to express yourselves and enjoy some fun with your colleagues.

When the final boardroom meeting arrives, be sure to get there on time to avoid incurring penalty points. You’ll present your ideas and Sir Alex Sweetex will consult his experts to determine the winner. For the other teams, it’s a high-stakes battle to avoid hearing the dreaded catchphrase: “You’re fired”.

Virtual Apprentice Team Building Pointing Finger

11. Generation Game In-Office Team Building Activity

The ultimate team building event in the office for game show enthusiasts! We’ve transformed classic TV game shows into an incredibly fun team experience that can be hosted right in your office with a charismatic and entertaining host. Perfect for maximising small spaces, we’ll tailor the rounds to fit your available space and number of participants.

From dance-offs to cake decorating challenges, we offer a range of activities to suit everyone’s tastes. Here are some examples of Generation Game rounds:

  • Black/White Cat
  • Countdown Conundrums
  • Bake Off
  • Operation
  • Family Fortunes
  • Don’t Show Keith your Teeth
  • Peekaboo
  • Masked Dancer
  • Higher or Lower
Evening Events Generation Game

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FAQs

What are in-office team building events?

In-office team building events are activities held within the workplace designed to improve team communication and morale while providing a fun experience for employees. These events are ideal if you prefer not to hire an external venue and are well-suited for smaller teams or when you have ample office space. They can include interactive workshops, games and themed challenges tailored to fit your office environment.

Why organise your team building event in the office?

Organising your team building event in the office has multiple benefits. It’s budget-friendly since you save on venue rental costs, it’s convenient because there’s no need for travel, making it easier to schedule and get everyone involved and it also means less disruption to the workday. Plus, being in a familiar setting helps everyone feel more relaxed and open, making team bonding much easier. With our mobile indoor team building events, you can make the most of your existing office space, whether it’s big or small as we can customise the event to fit your office.

What are the best team building activities for an office setting?

The best team building activities for an office setting are those that engage everyone and fit well within the workspace. We recommend Betrayers, Master of the Tasks, Paws for a Cause, Charity Bake Off, Cocktail Making, Putt for a Purpose, Living Wall and The Dragons Lair.

Can I host a team building event in my office even if space is limited?

Yes, you can definitely host a team building event in your office, even if space is limited. Our events are highly customisable and designed to fit a variety of spaces. The number of participants does affect the setup, but we can tailor the activities to make the most of your available space. Feel free to get in touch with us to discuss your specific requirements and we’ll help you create an engaging and effective team building experience that works perfectly in your office.

Where can I host a corporate team building event if my office doesn’t have enough space?

If you think you don’t have enough office space to host a corporate team building event, we can help in a couple of ways. We can discuss whether any of our events can be adapted to fit your available space. Alternatively, we can assist in finding a local venue that suits your needs, a service we provide for free with our event package. Just get in touch with us and we’ll work together to find the best solution for your event.