Improv games
Alphabets
Last but not least, we have Alphabets. It’s another improv game that’s as simple as it is fun, making it ideal for virtual meetings. All participants have to do is work together to create a story from scratch, contributing one line at a time. However, the complicating factor is that each line must begin with the next letter of the alphabet!
Sell it to me
Our penultimate improv game for virtual teams is far more relevant to professional settings – especially if you work in sales!With a potent combination of improvisation and sales training, your team should end the call feeling more confident in their ability to sell, more comfortable speaking in front of a group, and more bonded with their colleagues.
Unfortunately, fortunately
One of the benefits of working in a team is that you always have someone to offer their support when you need it. Whether you feel down and need an emotional lift or have too much to do and need some practical input, a sympathetic colleague can step in to ease the burden. This is teamwork and collaboration at its finest. Unfortunately, Fortunately draws on that supportive reality by asking teammates to reframe each other’s problems into something positive.
Spotlight
Spotlight är liknande, även om du (vanligtvis) inte skulle dricka samtidigt. Istället börjar hela teamet med att täcka eller stänga av sina webbkameror. Sedan turas varje deltagare om att säga roliga/slumpmässiga påståenden som är sanna om dem själva.
Quick-fire questions
We love improv games that are lively, dramatic, and force you out of your shell. But not everybody does! In fact, for employees who are less confident in nature, these types of activities can be downright stressful.That’s where a game like Quick-Fire Questions comes in. Not only is it well-suited to remote teams, but it’s also a great introduction to improv. Nobody’s singled out, there’s no miming/acting, and you don’t even have to turn your webcam on.
Near and far
Några av de bästa improvspelen för lagsamarbete är också de enklaste. Här är en som faller inom den här kategorin, samtidigt som den hjälper till att a) lätta upp stämningen och b) bygga de kontakter som är så grundläggande för framgångsrikt lagarbete.
Mirrors
Here’s an improv game for team collaboration that focuses on creativity, attention to detail, and enhancing the connection between colleagues. As the name suggests, it asks pairs of workmates to team up, face each other, and to imagine they have a double-sided mirror between them. In essence, they pretend the colleague opposite them is their mirror image.
I am a tree
Här är ett annat fantastiskt improvisationsspel som involverar grupper om 3 personer som uppträder för en "publik". Den här gången är du dock tillbaka till att använda dina kroppar för att imitera föremål! Med ett inslag av mime, ett stänk av rollspel och massor av enfald och kul, kan vi inte rekommendera "Jag är ett träd" tillräckligt!
Hypeman
Whether you’re onboarding new employees or simply want your current employees to form a more cohesive unit, Hypeman’s sure to help. Incorporating personal introductions and an element of role play, it’s a popular activity that never fails to create a positive atmosphere in the office!
Group counting
A vital part of effective team collaboration is communication. Yet to be a strong communicator you also have to master the art of listening.That’s one reason Group Counting’s such a popular improv game. Aside from being fun and strangely addictive to play, it requires participants to pay close attention to each other; to get on the same page by listening intently from the outset.
Magic box
Här är ett enkelt spel som alltid går bra med små grupper – speciellt när det är ett nytt lag som fortfarande lär känna varandra. FYI, Magisk låda fungerar också bra när du behöver ett improvisationsspel som är mindre skrämmande eller full-on.
Robots
Robotar tar den grundläggande premissen bakom Mänskliga föremål (från tidigare i den här artikeln) och driver den ett steg längre. Den här gången, snarare än att individer imiterar slumpmässiga föremål, arbetar hela teamet tillsammans för att förkroppsliga en robot!
No speaking allowed
Reminiscent of the classic family game, Charades, No Speaking allowed is another awesome improv exercise for small groups. As well as being fun, stimulating, and creative, it also teaches the value of effective communication.
Red ball
Ready for another light-hearted improv activity that involves miming? We thought so! That’s why we’ve included Red ball. Fast-paced and energizing, it’s a great way to lift a team’s spirits, create a tighter unit, and boost employee relations.
PowerPoint karaoke
Även känt som Battledecks eller Powerpoint roulette, Powerpoint karaoke är ett kreativt improvisationsspel där du ber folk att hålla en presentation om ett ämne de inte har sett eller kunnat förbereda sig för.
Three-line scene
Anyone who’s played beginner improv games before may have encountered a game called “Yes, and”. In it, people work together to build an increasingly ridiculous story.
Human objects
As we’ve seen already, miming actions is a common component of improv games. However, so too is imitating objects! In Human objects, your employees have to use their bodies to impersonate a given item. You can be sitting in a circle or walking around the room – it doesn’t matter. The main thing is that there’s enough space for everyone.
One word stories
Remember the “3-headed expert” game we talked about before? One-word stories is similar in the sense that participants can only contribute a word at a time. Rather than answering questions, though, their goal is to tell a story.
Hello kitty
If you’re looking for a serious game that teaches the value of collaboration in a plain and no-nonsense manner…then this one definitely isn’t it!Hello kitty’s a super simple improv game that’s all about being silly, getting involved, having fun, and making each other laugh. And, ultimately, that’s what improv games are all about. The fact they forge tighter bonds between teammates is a bonus.
Pass the clap
Det finns ingen brist på skäl att spela Passera klappen. En genuin publik-pleaser, det kommer att ge energi till teamet, få folk till ett fokuserat tänkesätt och sätta leenden på deras läppar – allt samtidigt som det samlar alla utan att sätta för mycket press på någon individ. Åh, och den är så kort och söt att den passar för alla tillfällen!
The 3-headed expert
Ready for another improv activity that’s a) great for beginners and b) brings colleagues together in a fun, light-hearted way? It’s time for one of our favorites: the 3-Headed Expert. We like this game because it forces people to think creatively and enter the same mindset as their peers, without singling anyone out.
Yes, let’s
“Yes, Let’s” is a classic improv game that’s taken straight out of drama class. We like it for a host of reasons! However, one of its main draws in the context of boosting collaboration is that it involves everyone who is present.Unlike other activities of this nature, the focus is never on a single person – which is ideal for anyone who doesn’t like being the center of attention.
Remember when
Here’s another awesome improv game that hones team collaboration through group interaction and shared contribution. This time, though, it involves storytelling.Have you ever reminisced about a past event with a close friend or family member? Feels good, right? It sparks nostalgia, puts a smile on your face, and solidifies your bond with whoever you’re talking to in the process.Remember When takes that idea and puts a new spin on it…
What are you doing?
Here’s a fast-paced improv game that encourages creative thinking and imbues energy into the room. It’s ideal for those Monday morning meetings when everyone’s feeling sluggish, or as a warm-up exercise on a team-building retreat!What Are You Doing revolves around miming – i.e. using gestures, body movements, and facial expressions to act something out. That’s one reason it’s so fun! It’s light-hearted, silly, and gets people moving.
The Ad game
Effective collaboration is all about working together to achieve a common goal. It involves putting your ego to one side for the good of the team, listening to what others have to say, and responding positively instead of dismissing their ideas.We love the Ad game because it hones in on each of these aspects of collaboration – as well as many others!
