Indoor Team Building Activities For Large Groups

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Planning an indoor team building activity for a large groups can be a real challenge. With so many different personalities, interests and energy levels in the room, how can you make sure everyone feels included and engaged? You need an activity that excites everyone without overwhelming anyone, something collaborative that doesn’t descend into chaos. And when you’re indoors, you may be concerned about limited space, logistical hurdles and keeping everything running smoothly. At this point, it might feel like finding the perfect balance is almost impossible!

But that’s where GOTO Events’ team building expertise will make all the difference! With many years of experience in corporate team building events, we know how to cater for groups of all sizes. We focus on fun and engagement, creating experiences designed to bring people together in a way that feels natural and makes sure everyone has a good time. In this article, we’ll explore 15 of our indoor team building activities designed specifically for large groups.

1. Master of the Tasks

Master of the Tasks is the most hilarious indoor team building activity, suitable for audiences of all sizes. It’s packed with fun and unpredictable challenges designed to keep everyone engaged and entertained.

The format is perfect for large groups, with participants working in smaller teams, ensuring every member gets involved in the action. Each team works together to tackle tasks with creativity and quick thinking.

Tasks are revealed one by one in golden envelopes – some allow for practice time, while others require teams to think fast and perform on the spot! Points are awarded after each round, with a live leaderboard adding to the excitement and competition. Featuring over 20 quirky tasks that promote teamwork, problem-solving and plenty of laughs, Master of the Tasks promises a high-energy experience your entire group will love.

Colleagues stood on a stage with balloons in their hands

2. Charity Bike Build

Charity Bike Build is an impactful indoor team building event for large groups that gives the opportunity to make a real difference. Participants are divided into smaller teams, each tasked with assembling a bicycle that will be donated to a child in need.

To earn the parts needed to build the bikes, teams compete in a series of fun challenges and games. Equipped with toolkits and plenty of enthusiasm, you’ll work together to build the bikes, ensuring they’re safe and ready for their new owners. Everyone plays a vital role, contributing not only to their team’s success but to the shared goal of giving back. The event creates a sense of unity and purpose as the entire group works together to make a positive impact. After the event, the GOTO team ensures the bikes are delivered to the charity, making a real difference to the lives of children in need.

Large group of people presenting their bikes in charity bike build event for team building

3. Wall Street Winners

Welcome to the fast-paced world of Wall Street where teams step into the role of ambitious investor tycoons. Split into teams, everyone starts with the same amount of money to invest. Each team must decide where to put their money as our charismatic host presents companies up for grabs. The pressure is on as news bulletins flash across the screen, shaking up share values and keeping everyone on their toes. Quick thinking, sharp decisions and teamwork are key to building the strongest empire and walking away with the biggest profits.

Perfect as a corporate team building activity for large groups, the room will be buzzing with action, bringing everyone together as even the quietest team members jump in to negotiate deals and chase the win! In the end, the team with the biggest empire and the most money is victorious!

Wall street winners team building event in large indoor venue

4. Apprentices

Apprentices is a business simulation activity that can accommodate groups of all sizes, offering an exciting experience that’s as fun as it is creative, designed to spark fresh ideas and teamwork.

Step into the high-stakes boardroom, where immersive theming and dramatic music set the scene. Sir Alex Sweetex, our very own no-nonsense business mogul will brief everyone on the challenge ahead. Throughout the activity, teams will take on a variety of dynamic business tasks that test leadership, delegation, commercial awareness and teamwork, all while competing to come out on top.

As the final boardroom meeting approaches, teams will pitch their ideas, and Sir Alex will consult his experts to crown the winner. For the rest, it’s a nail-biting wait to see who hears the infamous words: “You’re fired!”

The Apprentice Team Building

5. Ultimate Quiz

The Ultimate Quiz is ideal for large groups and works seamlessly in limited spaces, adapting to any layout or venue. But don’t expect an ordinary quiz – this is a full-on immersive gameshow experience where the excitement, competition and fun are off the charts!

Led by our lively and charismatic quizmaster, this trivia extravaganza features rounds inspired by your favourite quiz shows, including Celebrity Quiz, The Weakest Link, Movie Mash-up, Logo Quiz, Operation, Top 10, Cinema Nyms, A League of Their Own, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, Catchphrase and many more. With a mix of creative challenges and classic trivia, there’s something to keep everyone engaged.

No matter how big your group, the Ultimate Quiz brings the energy of a live gameshow right to your venue, delivering an unforgettable indoor team building event!

6. First Past the Post

Get ready for a thrilling night at the races! Our charismatic bookie will welcome you to the immersive paddock and guide you through the race programme. Large groups are split into smaller teams, each armed with fun money and betting slips, ready to strategise and place their bets.

Follow the odds, pick your winning horse and feel the adrenaline kick in as you watch the race unfold on the big screen. With lively commentary from our host and the crowd cheering on their favourites, the energy in the room is electric!

First Past the Post is a high-energy, immersive team building game held indoors for large groups, bringing everyone together in a fun and unforgettable atmosphere.

Bookmakers characters in First Past the Post team building activity

7. Fortune Hunters

If you’re after a strategic yet entertaining activity for large groups, Fortune Hunters will captivate your audience in a lively team experience, inspired by the hit reality show.

Your group will be split into teams, each receiving a locked briefcase – one of which contains the fortune! Teams compete in a series of engaging challenges, including puzzles, scavenger hunts and estimation games. The winners of each round get to choose: keep their briefcase or trade it with another team. Expect twists and turns, from sneaky peeks into rivals’ cases to opportunities for some playful stealing!

In an exhilarating finale, the team with the lucky briefcase unlocks the fortune, wrapping up the event with a thrilling medal ceremony.

Fortune Hunters team building participants competing on briefcase

8. Challenge 100

Challenge 100 is an action-packed indoor activity featuring 100 diverse team challenges, making it ideal for large, mixed groups with participants of all backgrounds and abilities. The format ensures that everyone has a chance to shine, creating an inclusive and engaging atmosphere where every skill counts.

The group is divided into smaller teams, who race against the clock to complete as many tasks as possible, strategically choosing those that best suit their strengths. Our lively judges track the scores, building anticipation and excitement throughout the event.

With a vibrant mix of individual and team challenges, the energy never dips! The five challenge zones: Sports, Creative, Sensory, Child’s Play and Brain Buster, offer something for everyone, ensuring a dynamic experience where collaboration, creativity and fun take centre stage.

people participating in fun corporate team building activity

9. Record Breakers

Record Breakers is a dynamic team building event for large groups, with four challenge zones that cater to different skills and abilities. It’s ideal for diverse teams, allowing participants to shine in areas where they excel. Whether you have energetic participants ready to dominate the Sports Zone, outgoing individuals who’ll steal the spotlight in the Entertainment Zone, or strategic minds geared up for the Science Zone, every team will find their moment to shine. And, of course, your tech-savvy crew will be right at home in the Technology Zone!

This event is designed to be inclusive, so no matter your team’s size or skill set, everyone gets to participate and contribute. Whether you plan out your team’s approach or dive into the action with a little spontaneity, it’s all about fun, teamwork and pushing yourself to break some records!

Team building host on stage at Record Breakers event

10. The Haka

The Haka indoor team building event is an incredible way to unite and energise large audiences, creating an unforgettable atmosphere. Led by our talented Māori team, this authentic workshop immerses your attendees in the rich history and cultural significance of the Haka. Participants will learn the powerful stomps, chest slaps, fierce facial expressions and iconic chants that define this ancient tradition.

Ideal for large groups, the Haka experience fosters team cohesion and excitement, ensuring everyone is involved and engaged. We can tailor the workshop to suit your event’s specific needs, whether it’s a brief 15-minute ice breaker or a deeper exploration of the Haka’s cultural heritage. This high-energy activity promotes unity and personal growth, giving your audience a shared cultural experience they’ll carry with them long after the event ends.

Haka performer guiding conference audience into haka dance

11. Boomwhackers

Boomwhackers are fun, easy-to-play instruments that produce musical notes when tapped together or against a surface. In this indoor team building activity, everyone in your group will join forces to create beautiful music using these colourful tubes.

Each lightweight, color-coded Boomwhacker represents a different musical note, and when played together, they produce a magical sound! Guided by the expert host, your attendees will quickly pick up the rhythm and play in perfect sync. The result? The room comes alive as everyone unites to create a musical masterpiece, turning the space into a vibrant burst of colour and harmony.

Perfect for any size event and adaptable to any seating arrangement, this lively activity will energise your group and leave them buzzing with excitement!

Boomwhackers conference energiser in large venue

12. Crystal Team Challenge

The Crystal Team Challenge is an action-packed activity that combines mental and physical challenges, making it perfect for diverse crowds. Your group will be split into teams, each working their way through four themed zones – Medieval, Aztec, Industrial and Futuristic – tackling exciting challenges to earn shiny crystals along the way.

In the grand finale, one member from each team will dive into the giant inflatable dome for the ultimate cash grab challenge! Grab as many golden tickets as you can to push your team up the leaderboard but watch out for those sneaky silver tickets – they’ll cost you points!

This high-energy team building for large groups is designed to engage everyone, ensuring every participant is actively involved.

women in Crystal Team Challenge dome catching tickets inside the Dome around other contestants

13. Kidnap Your MD

Kidnap Your MD indoor team building event kicks off with a thrilling twist: your MD is kidnapped by mysterious masked figures! This can be played out in real-time or shown in a pre-recorded video. It’s up to your team to solve the mystery!

Large groups will be divided into smaller teams, each tasked with investigating clues left by the kidnappers. Teams will interview witnesses, suspects and police informants to gather vital information. They’ll also dive into real-life forensic activities like analysing fingerprints, studying fibres from the crime scene and creating digital e-fits of potential suspects.

The race is on as teams compete to crack the case first, with every participant encouraged to get involved. This immersive experience is perfect for large groups, fostering teamwork, problem-solving and plenty of excitement along the way!

Kidnap your MD dummies dressed in red for team building challenge

14. Generation Game

Get ready for an unforgettable time with the Generation Game indoor team building event for large groups! Inspired by classic game shows, it’s loaded with interactive, hilarious and competitive rounds that will have your whole group in stitches. With a lively host and tons of fun props, teams will take on challenges like Black/White Cat, Countdown Conundrums, Family Fortunes, Don’t Show Keith Your Teeth, Peekaboo, Masked Dancer and Higher or Lower – just to name a few!

Perfect for large groups, this event keeps everyone engaged and entertained, with plenty of opportunities to participate and have fun. Whether you have a few teams or dozens, Generation Game is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for diverse groups!

Generation game team building Bruce pose

15. Lights, Camera, Action

Step into the spotlight with Lights, Camera, Action – a dynamic indoor team building event where creativity takes centre stage. This experience lets everyone take part, whether you’re behind the camera or in front! Teams will collaborate to craft a story, write a script filled with clever one-liners and rehearse their scenes. With the addition of music, special effects and props from our costume store, the possibilities are endless.

Whether you’re shooting a futuristic news report, a short film or a movie trailer, your team will work together to bring your vision to life. This hands-on activity is designed for large and diverse groups, giving everyone a chance to apply their talents, spark creativity and have fun.

Lights camera action team building challenge

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FAQs

How can I ensure a successful indoor team building event for large groups?

To ensure the success of an indoor team building event for large groups, choose activities designed for big crowds where everyone gets involved. Pick a flexible activity that fits your venue’s layout and offers a mix of mental, physical and creative challenges to cater to diverse skills. Options like Master of the Tasks, Charity Bike Build and Wall Street Winners are perfect examples that bring everyone together with engaging tasks and a competitive edge. A clear structure and an charismatic host will keep the energy high, for a truly memorable experience!

Where does GOTO Events host indoor team building activities for large groups?

We’re fully mobile, so we can deliver any of our indoor team building activities for large groups straight to your venue anywhere in the UK. You don’t have a venue yet? No worries! We’ll help you find the ideal location in your preferred area, with our free venue-finding service.

How many participants can your indoor team building events accommodate?

Our indoor team building events for large groups can handle thousands of participants. No event is too big for us! Chat with one of our event managers today to discuss your specific needs!

How long should a team building event for large groups last?

Team building events for large groups typically last between 1 to 2.5 hours. This timeframe ensures plenty of engagement while keeping the energy levels high throughout.

How much does an indoor team building activity for large groups cost?

Pricing varies depending on your group size and the activities you select. Share your event details with us, and we’ll provide a tailored quote in under 45 minutes!