{"id":9484,"date":"2023-02-08T08:00:06","date_gmt":"2023-02-08T08:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/?p=9484"},"modified":"2023-11-15T15:12:25","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T15:12:25","slug":"event-games-and-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/event-games-and-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Audience Participation Games For Your Next Corporate Event"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pleasing a large group of people is one thing, but pleasing an entire<\/span> crowd<\/span><\/i> is another challenge. Making sure all the attendees of your next event are happy is a huge feat but a necessary one!<\/span><\/p>\n

Key Takeaways<\/b><\/h2>\n
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  1. A<\/b><\/span>nything competitive is always a hit<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. C<\/b><\/span>an’t go wrong with hosting some prize drawings and giveaways<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. T<\/b><\/span>rivia helps keep our brain moving in a new way<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. I<\/b><\/span>gnite new friendships with the Matching Game<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. V<\/b><\/span>aluable quizzes with fun ways to win<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. I<\/b><\/span>cebreakers of all shapes and sizes<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. T<\/b><\/span>eam-building games can get your team feeling the heat<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. I<\/b><\/span>ncorporate a Golden Ticket or two<\/span><\/li>\n
  9. E<\/b><\/span>stablish some trendy photo props around<\/span><\/li>\n
  10. S<\/b><\/span>cavenger hunts<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Audience participation games are the best way to ensure your team members enjoy themselves. <\/span>Here are my top 10 that I’ve always seen work wonders!<\/b><\/p>\n

    See Related:\u00a0Why Employee Empowerment Matters<\/a><\/p>\n

    #1. <\/b>A<\/b><\/span>nything With Some Friendly Competition<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Company events are a powerful yet surefire way to recognize and reward your employees. They deserve to know that their company cares about them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    But company events aren’t complete without entertaining activities<\/a> and fun antics. <\/b>That’s what keeps our youthful spirit alive and boosts a positive<\/span> company culture<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

    That\u2019s why the first activity on my list is <\/span>anything competitive<\/i><\/b>. Now, that may seem broad, but it’s for a reason. Each team is unique, so finding the perfect competitive game can be challenging.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Bringing In Friendly Competition<\/b><\/h3>\n

    For example, a tech startup could use competitive quizzes on a programming language, while a marketing agency could see who takes the best Instagram-worthy photo. Regardless, find the competition your team loves<\/span> the most<\/span><\/i>, and roll with it.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Friendly competition<\/span><\/a> builds team morale, improves employee engagement, <\/b>and <\/span>promotes healthy workplace relationships<\/b>. It helps your team get closer to one another while maintaining a competitive atmosphere necessary for business.<\/span><\/p>\n

    \"Fun#2. <\/b>C<\/b><\/span>an’t Go Wrong With Prize Drawings<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Everyone loves getting free stuff<\/i><\/b>. At least, I know I do. <\/span>And I’m sure your entire team does as well<\/span><\/i>!<\/span><\/p>\n

    If you want your company event to really make the people happy, <\/span>give them free stuff<\/span><\/i>. For starters, make sure you hand out company swag. Being able to represent the company is a source of pride for many employees.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Next, <\/span>put together some prize drawings<\/i><\/b>. Again, there are many different ways to do this.<\/span><\/p>\n

    A great place to start is with spin-to-win games. A wheel with corporate emcee commentary<\/a> adds a fun and lighthearted element to all group activities<\/a> and lets participants walk away with something.<\/span><\/p>\n

    The prizes can range from a stylish pen, a company-branded mug, or a new work-from-home office. It should go without saying that “<\/span>the bigger, the better.”<\/span><\/i> The sky is the limit!<\/span><\/p>\n

    #3. <\/b>T<\/b><\/span>rivia For Competitive And Educational Fun<\/b><\/h2>\n

    A quick game that you really can never go wrong with is <\/span>trivia<\/span><\/i>. This classic allows people to learn something new while engaging in competitive and exhilarating fun!<\/span><\/p>\n

    Plus, trivia is easy to host either in-person or virtually<\/b>. For those hosting an online company event, adding some trivia after your keynote speaker is a great way to get the fun started. This is my personal favorite, and I’ve seen just how much people love it!<\/span><\/p>\n

    #4. <\/b>I<\/b><\/span>gnite Friendships With The Matching Game<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Here’s a fun game that can get the entire group going. The Matching Game is a classic for in-person events, but if planned accordingly, <\/span>it can also be creatively adapted for virtual events.<\/b><\/p>\n

    I’ll break it down for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

    How To Play The Matching Game<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Start by getting plenty of blank sticky name tags. Next, write the names of famous celebrities or other notable people on each of them. Then, when the attendees start to arrive, place one on each of their backs.<\/span><\/p>\n

    As the event goes on and people intermingle, employees can ask <\/span>“yes” <\/span><\/i>or <\/span>“no” <\/span><\/i>questions to others in an attempt to divulge who’s name is on their back.<\/span><\/p>\n

    That’s the classic version. <\/span>But it’s easy to make it unique to your team. <\/b>All you need to do is find something that <\/span>everyone <\/span><\/i>is familiar with (whether it be other people within the company or even a list of things associated with a typical industry hobby). Then, use that to inspire a new list of names or things.<\/span><\/p>\n

    \"Musical<\/span>#5. <\/b>V<\/b><\/span>aluable Quizzes And A <\/b>“First To The Finish Line”<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n

    Quizzes can easily be integrated into fun games or made to be their own activity. And tying it in with <\/span>“first to the finish line”<\/span><\/i> is a great way to get people excited.<\/span><\/p>\n

    People often use trivia with this type of player-progression tactic. Either way, it’s fun to encourage people to <\/span>finish first!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

    The objective of the game is to be the first team to cross the finish. <\/b>And the first to cross the finish line wins! But it’s a bit more creative than that.<\/span><\/p>\n

    As teams answer questions and score points, they have a themed icon that moves across the board. This can be anything like race cars, company logos, or other icons. So, instead of a traditional points leaderboard, <\/span>there’s a fun visualization of who the winning team is!<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

    Bonus:\u00a012 Tips For Becoming The Best Motivational Speaker<\/a><\/p>\n

    #6. <\/b>I<\/b><\/span>cebreakers Are A Must-Have<\/b><\/h2>\n

    A must-have for any conference or company event is <\/span>icebreakers<\/b>. Sometimes, employees can be in their shells when they first arrive. And often, large groups of other employees mean interacting with <\/span>people they don’t know<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n

    But icebreakers are a fun activity that helps people open up to the other attendees. Anything that gets people chatting and smiling is always necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n

    A Classic Friendly Icebreaker<\/b><\/h3>\n

    A great team exercise is one called <\/span>“sit down if.”<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

    To start, get everyone in the audience to stand up. The event leader or speaker<\/a> will then list off one-by-one specific actions that people in the crowd might have done.<\/span><\/p>\n

    If a person has done one of these activities or actions, they sit down.<\/b> And the speaker can keep going until there’s no one or only one person left standing.<\/span><\/p>\n

    It’s essential to steer clear of inappropriate, divisive, or crude topics, as the point of the game isn’t to alienate people. <\/span>Instead, it’s fun to quickly get to know those around you and see who is interested or has done similar hobbies or activities!<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

    \"Event<\/span>#7. T<\/span>eam-Building Games Can Work Wonders<\/b><\/h2>\n

    A significant point of company events<\/a> is to help your employees feel appreciated and connected. And it should go without saying that <\/span>any team-building activity is a surefire way to get people interacting and connecting!<\/b><\/p>\n

    Find something your employees will <\/span>adore<\/span><\/i>, and go for it. For example, try out one of the following:<\/span><\/p>\n