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Unique and Novel Team Building Games

  • 09/01/2025
  • Team Building is a process or activity that aims to build and develop team spirit, improve cohesion and cooperation among members of a group or organization. The main goal of Team Building is to help members understand each other better, increase trust, improve communication, and improve collective work performance.

    1. New and unique Team Building games

    Vietnamese folk games

    Below are some suggested outdoor team building games for you:

    • Tug of War

    Purpose: To enhance collective strength, team spirit and coordination.

    How to play:

    Divide into two teams of equal number of people.

    Teams use their strength to pull the rope towards them, the team that pulls the opponent across the middle line wins.

    • Sack Jumping

    Purpose: To practice health, dexterity and encourage team spirit.

    How to play:

    Divide into teams, each team sends someone to jump in a sack to the finish line and back.

    Can organize relay form to increase attractiveness.

    • Blind man's bluff

    Purpose: Increase fun and engagement.

    How to play:

    One player is blindfolded, the rest of the members stand in a circle.

    The blindfolded person must find and catch a person, then guess who it is.

    • Running on Stilts

    Purpose: Increase balance, dexterity and coordination.

    How to play:

    Teams sent people to race on stilts.

    Whoever reaches the finish line first wins.

    • Hop

    Purpose: To practice endurance, flexibility and team spirit.

    How to play:

    Team members take turns hopping across squares drawn on the ground.

    The team that completes the task the fastest and most accurately wins.

    • Smashing Clay Pots

    Purpose: To increase concentration and dexterity.

    How to play:

    Players are blindfolded, spun around a few times, then used a stick to hit a hanging clay pot.

    Whoever hits it gets the prize.

    • Dragon Snake Game

    Purpose: To build team spirit, cohesion and fun.

    How to play:

    Members line up, holding the shirt of the person in front.

    One person acts as the "doctor", one person acts as the "dragon" leading the line. The "doctor" must find a way to catch the last person in line.

    • Release the Turtle Leech

    Purpose: Increase flexibility, reflexes and team cohesion.

    How to play:

    Players stand in a circle, one or two people act as “leeches”.

    The “leech” runs around the circle and whoever it touches becomes the next “leech”.

    • Spoon Ball Passing

    Purpose: Increase dexterity, team coordination and fun.

    How to play:

    Each team lines up, each person holding a spoon.

    Use a spoon to pass a small ball from the first person to the last person without using your hands.

    Innovative, modern game

    • Innovation Race

    Purpose: To stimulate creative thinking, problem solving and teamwork.

    How to play:

    Divide into groups and provide each group with some simple materials (straws, cardboard, rubber bands, plastic bottles, etc.).

    Ask teams to build an innovative product within a time limit, such as a bridge, a race car, or a model airplane.

    Teams present ideas and products, and the organizers score based on creativity and functionality.

    • Build Your Dream City

    Purpose: To promote teamwork, planning and strategic thinking.

    How to play:

    Each group was tasked with designing a "dream city" using craft materials such as cardboard, colored paper, or LEGO.

    Teams must work within a time limit and explain how their design solves problems such as the environment, transportation or public utilities.

    • Mystery Solver

    Purpose: Communication, analytical and logical thinking skills.

    How to play:

    Each team receives a "mystery box" containing clues (pictures, codes, maps).

    Their mission is to decode the clues to unlock the final secret.

    Can be turned into an adventure or detective story to add interest.

    • Flag Chase Levels

    Purpose: To enhance coordination and tactics.

    How to play:

    Each team must capture the flag in different areas, each area increasing in difficulty.

    The team that captures the most flags within the allotted time wins.

    • Escape Room Challenge

    Purpose: Promote logical thinking and teamwork, indoor team building game .

    How to play:

    Build a simulated "escape room" with puzzles and challenges.

    Teams must work together to decode and escape within the allotted time.

    • Spider Web Challenge

    Purpose: To build confidence and problem solving skills.

    How to play:

    Use rope to create a spider web between two trees or posts.

    Team members must thread through the grid cells without touching the wires.

    Each cell can only be used once, requiring close coordination.

    • Human Robot

    Purpose: To enhance communication skills and understanding among members.

    How to play:

    Each team chooses one person to be the "robot" and another to be the "controller".

    The operator must not touch the robot, only use words to guide the robot to perform tasks (pick up objects, overcome obstacles, etc.).

    The team that finishes first wins.

    • Paper Boat Race

    Purpose: Problem solving and teamwork skills.

    How to play:

    Divide into groups, each group is given paper and basic materials to make a boat.

    Then the groups race the boats across a small pool or stream (fans can be used to blow the boats).

    The group with the most durable and fastest boat wins.

    • Crazy Photo Challenge

    Purpose: Increase creativity and team cohesion.

    How to play:

    Give each team a list of topics or situations (e.g., "superhero saves the world" or "messy family photo").

    Within a set period of time, teams must take creative photos based on a theme.

    The organizers will judge based on creativity and humor.

    • MasterChef Challenge

    Purpose: To stimulate creativity and cooperation.

    How to play:

    Provide ingredients and ask teams to create a dish within the allotted time.

    Judges will judge based on taste, presentation and creativity.

    2. Some necessary event equipment for Team Building

    Audio equipment

    Sound is an important element in creating atmosphere and conveying information:

    Portable speakers or sound systems: Suitable for outdoor or indoor spaces.

    Wireless microphone: Convenient for MC or game master to move and communicate.

    Mixer (sound mixer): Adjust volume, effects.

    Karaoke system: Used for entertainment and communication.

    Lighting equipment

    LED lighting: Creates a vibrant atmosphere, suitable for night shows.

    Moving head lights or laser lights: Increase visual effects for the performance.

    Mini stage lights: Serve small performances.

    Effect device

    Smoke Machine: Adds effects to performances.

    Small bluetooth speaker: Play background music in small areas or on the go.

    Balloons, ribbons: Decorations to create a lively space

    Game tools

    Depending on the type of game, you need to prepare the following tools:

    Rope: For games like tug of war, spider web, obstacle course.

    Sack: Used in sack race.

    Stilts or wooden sticks: For stilt running games.

    Large inflatable or water balloon: For team play or recreation.

    Rubber bands, wooden stakes: To make fixed points for games.

    Flags: Mark play areas or serve as props.

    Organizational support equipment

    Backdrop and standee: Create program identification highlights, take souvenir photos.

    Folding table and chairs: For relaxing activities or organizing group discussions.

    Large tent or umbrella: Provides protection from rain and sun during outdoor activities.

    Whiteboard or flipchart: Record scores, game rules, or group discussions.

    Costumes and accessories for participants

    Uniforms: Help create unity and team spirit.

    Team accessories: Headbands, hats, handkerchiefs in different colors to distinguish teams.

    Costume: Used in games or drama competitions.

    Equipment to support filming and recording

    Camera or camcorder: Capture memorable moments.

    Flycam: Used to film and take photos from above (especially with large groups of people).

    Tripod: Supports stable filming.

    Medical and safety equipment

    Basic first aid kit: Bandages, antiseptic, pain reliever, insect repellent.

    Warning signs: Mark dangerous, slippery areas.

    Drinking water and cold towels: Ensure the health of participants, especially during outdoor activities.

    Large game equipment (if required)

    Inflatable: For water related games or large movements.

    Mini climbing tower: Suitable for groups who like challenges.

    Foosball table or mini ping pong table: Used in relaxation area.

    Transportation and storage equipment

    Tool storage: For easy organization and transport.

    Small trailer: Used to move heavy or large items.

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