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Team Building Games NYC

Engage in dynamic team-building games, from virtual escape rooms to trivia and scavenger hunts. Promote teamwork and competitive fun in an engaging environment that will have your group laughing, bonding, and challenging themselves to do their best.

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Private Trivia

At Your Location

Get ready to flex your mental muscles as you face off in a friendly trivia competition with your work team! In our exciting game of trivia, you and your crew will laugh, answer tough questions, and bond through four rounds of various questions, including music, history, and other surprise topics.

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Up to 1 hour Lead time: 3 days 50 themes

From $549

Private event for up to 80 people

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Office Olympics

At Your Location

In this epic office showdown, your team will compete in fun challenges like type-racing, marshmallow tower building, and spoon races. With 60 minutes of laughter and friendly competition, it’s the perfect way to bring everyone together and see who takes home the gold!

(4,410)
Up to 1 hour Lead time: 7 days

$79/person

Private event for up to 50 people

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Brick Building Team Challenge

At Your Location

Unleash your team's creativity and collaboration skills with our exciting Lego® building challenge! Compete in a series of fun and engaging activities using personalized Lego® kits, and discover the power of teamwork as you produce cool structures and tell captivating stories.

(4,410)
Up to 75 minutes Lead time: 7 days

$69/person

Private event for up to 60 people

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Feud Frenzy

At Your Location

"Engage in a battle of wits and teamwork with our twist on the classic game show in NYC! Challenge your colleagues in fast-paced rounds of creativity and strategy for a fun-filled team building experience."

(4,410)
Up to 1 hour Lead time: 3 days

From $549

Private event for up to 100 people

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Midtown Escape Room: 8 Themes Available

Murray Hill - Madison Ave & 41st St.

Embark on a thrilling team building adventure with private escape rooms! Work together, solve puzzles, and race against the clock for an unforgettable experience.

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Up to 1 hour Lead time: 7 days 8 themes

$45/person

Private event for up to 66 people

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Gameshow Bingo

At Your Location

Get ready for NYC: Game Show Bingo, where classic bingo gets a wild multimedia makeover! Compete in a fast-paced, pop culture-packed game filled with video clips, riddles, and fun challenges. With no numbers to call, you’ll need your sharpest wits to fill in your card and shout BINGO!

(4,410)
Up to 1 hour Lead time: 3 days

From $549

Private event for up to 100 people

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Brooklyn: Escape Room - Train Through Time!

Downtown Brooklyn - Gold St. at Albee Square W.

All aboard the Timeliner for Train Through Time! As part of the Time Crisis Management team, you'll travel from the Jurassic to Medieval eras, fixing critical issues to save the future. Hurry—one mistake in the past could unravel reality in this thrilling, digitally-interactive escape room adventure!

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Up to 1 hour Lead time: 7 days 5 themes

$45/person

Private event for up to 66 people

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Halloween Party: Trivia & Scavenger Hunt

At Your Location

Prepare for a spooktacular Halloween party with this delightfully scary team building event! You'll compete in trivia, scavenger hunts, and wild-card challenges to get your team ready for the holiday season.

(4,410)
Up to 1 hour Lead time: 3 days 49 themes

From $549

Private event for up to 100 people

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'90s Cartoons Trivia

At Your Location

Test your team's trivia knowledge of 90s cartoons in this fast-paced, engaging event. You'll laugh, compete, and bond as you show off your knowledge of Ducktails, Rugrats, Ren and Stimply, and more!

(4,410)
Up to 1 hour Lead time: 3 days 49 themes

From $549

Private event for up to 100 people

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NYC Trivia: It's Fall!

At Your Location

Celebrate the season with Fall Trivia - a team-building event where knowledge and fun collide! Gather your team for a friendly competition filled with autumn-themed questions, music, and surprises. A perfect way to bond and engage in a lively challenge!

(4,410)
Lead time: 3 days 49 themes

From $549

Private event for up to 100 people

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NYC Mini Game Showdown: Holiday Edition

At your Location, New York

Get ready for the NYC Mini Game Showdown: Holiday Edition, where teams will face off in an hour of exhilarating challenges, from trivia to escape room puzzles! With fast-paced rounds and expert hosts guiding the way, this festive competition promises non-stop laughter and unforgettable memories as you bring your A-game!

(4,410)
Up to 1 hour Lead time: 1 day

From $549

Private event for up to 100 people

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Holiday Party (Team Games & Gift)

At Your Location

Celebrate the season with a festive team-building event filled with holiday trivia, brick (Lego) building challenges, artisanal cheeses, and plenty of fun! Bond with your team over laughter and friendly competition in this unforgettable experience.

(4,410)
Up to 90 minutes Lead time: 7 business days

From $1,250

Private event for up to 200 people

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Holiday Feud Frenzy

At your Location, New York

Get into the festive spirit with a holiday-themed twist on the classic game show. Compete in fast-paced rounds of holiday survey questions, where quick thinking and teamwork are essential. Laugh, strategize, and race against the clock as you lead your team to victory in this exciting holiday experience!

(4,410)
Up to 1 hour Lead time: 1 day

From $549

Private event for up to 100 people

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NYC Trivia: It's Summer!

At Your Location

Dive into a summer-themed trivia extravaganza with your team, testing your knowledge on all things sun-soaked and fun-filled! Engage in friendly competition and strengthen team bonds while soaking up the season's vibes.

(4,410)
Lead time: 3 days 49 themes

From $549

Private event for up to 100 people

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Escape Rooms in Brooklyn

Downtown Brooklyn - Gold St. at Albee Square W.

Embark on an exciting adventure with our private escape room experiences, available at your office or at convenient locations in Brooklyn or Manhattan. Whether you're planning a team-building activity, a social event, or celebrating a special occasion, our escape rooms offer the perfect mix of fun, challenge, and collaboration. Your group will work together to solve puzzles, uncover clues, and race against the clock to complete the mission!Bro...

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Up to 1 hour Lead time: 7 days 6 themes

$45/person

Private event for up to 66 people

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Brooklyn: Escape Room - The Depths

Downtown Brooklyn - Gold St. at Albee Square W.

Dive into The Depths and investigate the mysterious disappearance of Dr. Humphreys in an abandoned ocean laboratory. Navigate your submarine, unravel cryptic research, and uncover hidden secrets—just beware, you're not alone in these waters. Can your team solve the puzzles and escape the underwater lab in 60 minutes?

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Up to 1 hour Lead time: 7 days 5 themes

$45/person

Private event for up to 66 people

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Brooklyn: Escape Room - Cosmic Crisis

Downtown Brooklyn - Gold St. at Albee Square W.

Can you stop a ravenous black hole from devouring the solar system in just 60 minutes? Dive into the thrilling "Cosmic Crisis" escape room in Brooklyn, where you'll race against time to feed antimatter to the black hole and save the universe! Book now for an unforgettable, out-of-this-world adventure.

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Up to 1 hour Lead time: 7 days 5 themes

$45/person

Private event for up to 66 people

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Brooklyn: Escape Room - Gold Rush

Downtown Brooklyn - Gold St. at Albee Square W.

Step back in time to the 1800s California gold rush and race against the clock to uncover your prospector relative's hidden fortune. Solve challenging puzzles and outwit rival treasure hunters in a thrilling 60-minute escape room adventure. Will your teamwork and wits be enough to claim the gold before others catch wind of your quest?

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Up to 1 hour Lead time: 7 days 5 themes

$45/person

Private event for up to 66 people

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White Elephant Team Gift Experience (Standard)

At Your Location

Join this event for a festive and interactive gift exchange where laughter and surprises abound! Compete in a fast-paced trivia contest to unwrap quirky gifts and steal from friends, all while ensuring everyone leaves with a delightful present delivered right to their door!

(4,410)
Up to 75 minutes Lead time: 7 days 1 theme

$75/person

Private event for up to 100 people

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Holiday Team Games in Midtown

185 Madison Ave, New York

Looking for a fun and engaging venue for your holiday group event? Our space at 185 Madison Ave is ideal for up to 16 people to enjoy a variety of exciting games, with options for larger groups available upon request. A live host will guide participants through games like Trivia, Feud Frenzy, and Bingo.

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Lead time: 7 days

$49/person

Private event for up to 40 people

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NYC Trivia: It's Spring!

At Your Location

Embrace the spirit of spring and bond with your team through a lively round of spring-themed trivia! Compete, laugh, and test your knowledge in a fun and engaging team-building event that celebrates the season of renewal.

(4,410)
Lead time: 3 days 49 themes

From $549

Private event for up to 100 people

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Mini Game Showdown

At Your Location

Get ready to test your team's skills and strategy in the ultimate showdown! Experience an hour of fast-paced challenges, laughter, and friendly competition that will bring out the best in your team. Are you ready to be crowned champions?

(4,410)
Up to 1 hour Lead time: 3 days

From $549

Private event for up to 200 people

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Jeo-Party Team Showdown

At Your Location

Put your knowledge to the test in a thrilling quiz showdown inspired by the popular TV game show. Compete with your colleagues or friends across various categories to see who will emerge victorious in this engaging team building event!

(4,410)
Up to 1 hour Lead time: 3 days

From $549

Private event for up to 100 people

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Guess that Price

At Your Location

Test your pricing skills and teamwork in a thrilling game where you and your team compete to guess the prices of various products and experiences. Will you bid, spin, and win to become the ultimate champions?

(4,410)
Up to 1 hour Lead time: 3 days

From $549

Private event for up to 100 people

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NYC Icebreaker: Get to Know Your Teammates

At Your Location

Discover fascinating and surprising facts about your colleagues in this fast-paced team building event. Uncover hidden talents, anecdotes, and stories that will strengthen your team bond and create a more connected and engaged work environment.

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Up to 1 hour Lead time: 3 days

From $549

Private event for up to 80 people

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Reviews for Team Building Games NYC

Team Building Games NYC Activities are rated 5.0 stars based on 7 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

  • NYC: Private Trivia

    Reviewed by Kim D. on 4/12/2024
    It was GREAT!!!!! Yael was big hit and a pleasure to work with.
  • NYC: Private Trivia

    Reviewed by Anuradha N. on 3/13/2024
    We had a wonderful time yesterday. Andrew was great and kept everyone really entertained. We had a much smaller group than anticipated but he really made sure that everyone had fun!
  • NYC: Escape Room - Prison Break

    Reviewed by Nora M. on 3/8/2024
    We had a great time! This was a team bonding event and it went very well.
  • NYC: Private Trivia

    Reviewed by Joy S. on 3/1/2024
    Thank you so much! Clare was fantastic!
  • NYC: Brick Building Team Challenge

    Reviewed by John V. on 2/28/2024
    The event went very well, Andrew was a lovely host and out whole team had a great time.
  • NYC: Office Olympics

    Reviewed by Camilla N. on 1/16/2024
    The Office Olympics went great! Thank you so much!
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What Kind of Team Building Games Are There in NYC?

In New York City, team building games can include escape rooms, trivia competitions, scavenger hunts, or Office Olympics. These activities encourage problem-solving, collaboration, and a touch of friendly competition, fostering stronger interpersonal connections amidst the city's vibrant backdrop. Escape rooms, where groups must work together to solve puzzles and escape within a set time, promote critical thinking and cooperation under pressure. Trivia competitions and scavenger hunts not only enhance communication and teamwork but also provide a fun and memorable experience away from the typical office environment. 

Games are a good choice for a team building activity because they give your group a chance to work together in a different way and learn new things about each other. Physical games like Office Olympics get team members out of their heads and give everyone a chance to see a different side of each other. Whether it's a new team or a group that's been together for a while, team building games can help your NYC group relax, have fun, and build new bonds.

Why Choose a Game As a Team Building Activity in NYC?

Choosing a game as a group activity for your New York City team offers a dynamic and engaging way to strengthen workplace relationships and enhance team performance. Games inherently encourage collaboration and communication, as they often require participants to work together to achieve a common goal. This shared objective fosters a sense of unity and mutual support among team members, breaking down silos and encouraging open dialogue. Moreover, the playful and often competitive nature of games can reveal individual strengths and weaknesses in a low-stakes environment, allowing teams to better understand each other's skills and personalities. This understanding can translate into improved teamwork and efficiency in the workplace.

Additionally, games provide a refreshing break from the routine of everyday work, injecting fun and excitement into team-building efforts. This element of enjoyment can boost morale and reduce stress, leading to a more positive and productive work environment. Engaging in games can also stimulate creativity and problem-solving skills, as participants are often required to think outside the box and develop innovative strategies. By choosing games as a team-building activity, organizations can create memorable experiences that not only entertain but also foster essential team dynamics, ultimately contributing to a more cohesive and effective workforce.

What Are the Advantages of Choosing a Game As a Group Activity in NYC?

Choosing a game as a group activity offers numerous advantages that can enhance social dynamics and group engagement. One of the primary benefits is the promotion of teamwork and cooperation. Games often require participants to work together, strategize, and communicate effectively to achieve a common objective. This collaborative effort helps to build trust and rapport among group members, breaking down barriers and fostering a sense of unity. Additionally, games can highlight individual strengths and skills in a fun and supportive environment, allowing participants to appreciate and leverage each other's talents. This recognition can improve group cohesion and performance in other collaborative settings.

Another significant advantage of selecting games for group activities is the boost in morale and reduction in stress levels. Engaging in playful and enjoyable activities provides a break from routine and pressures, creating a relaxed atmosphere where participants can unwind and connect on a personal level. This positive interaction can lead to increased satisfaction and a more positive outlook within the group. Moreover, games often involve elements of challenge and competition, which can stimulate critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. These cognitive benefits, coupled with the physical activity that often accompany games, contribute to overall well-being and a more vibrant group dynamic. By incorporating games into group activities, organizations and social groups can foster a more engaged, motivated, and harmonious environment.

What Kind of Groups Will Get the Most Out of a Team Building Game?

Team building games can benefit a wide array of groups, but certain types of groups are particularly well-suited to derive the most from these activities. Corporate teams, for example, can significantly enhance their dynamics and performance through team-building games. These games provide an opportunity for employees to step out of their usual roles and interact in a more relaxed and informal setting, fostering better communication and collaboration. Whether it's a newly formed team needing to establish a strong foundation or an established group looking to overcome specific challenges, team-building games can help break down barriers, build trust, and improve overall productivity. Additionally, they can be instrumental in identifying leadership qualities and unique skills within the team, promoting a more cohesive and efficient work environment.

Educational groups such as student organizations or academic teams, also stand to gain considerably from team-building games. These activities encourage students to work together, solve problems, and think creatively, all while building essential social skills. In an educational setting, where collaboration and mutual support are crucial, team-building games can enhance peer relationships and create a more supportive learning environment. Similarly, sports teams can benefit from these games by strengthening team spirit and improving on-field communication and strategy. In essence, any group that relies on collaboration and mutual support to achieve its goals can gain immense value from engaging in team-building games, as these activities promote unity, trust, and effective teamwork.

Best Game Team Building Activities?

NYC: Office Olympics

A trip to Paris may not be in your future, but you can get together with your team and complete creative challenges in the Office Olympics. This event is a series of team-based, fun, hands-on, and generally silly competitions designed to get your group laughing as they compete for gold. The facilitator will welcome the group, go over the rules of the game, and start the event with high energy. Participants will engage in various challenges such as type-racing, Family Feud-style games, racing to build the tallest marshmallow towers, playing harmonicas, and spoon races. The event will last 60 minutes, ensuring an hour of lively, entertaining, and collaborative fun. All materials will be shipped to participants.

NYC: Brick Building Team Challenge

Get ready to click those bricks together and create Lego® masterpieces in this wildly popular brick-building challenge. Participants will receive their own Lego® kits, ensuring everyone starts on even footing for a series of both team and individual challenges that put their architectural skills and creativity to the test. Each round features prompts requiring teams to collaborate and tell a story with their creations, with winning builds chosen by popular vote. Embrace diversity of thought and outside-the-box thinking as you build the tallest stable structure, create unique forms of transportation, and represent favorite hobbies. The facilitator will kick off the event and keep the energy level high while guiding participants through a variety of engaging challenges such as building a zoo scene, constructing identical structures, racing to build the largest tower, and creating self-portraits. The 60-minute event will be divided between mini-team activities and full group collaboration, ensuring a dynamic and inclusive experience. With an entertaining host and comprehensive event fulfillment support, your group is guaranteed a smooth, fun, and unique team-building adventure. Materials will be shipped to your location.

Scavenger Hunt Team Building Activities in NYC

Take part in a unique, team building scavenger hunt designed for groups looking to bond and compete. Scavenger hunts are available in New York City and other cities across the country. Whether it's a holiday-themed hunt, a quick 30-minute challenge, or a hunt based on sustainability with upcycling, your team will enjoy these exciting activities that promote collaboration, fun, and friendly competition.

Brooklyn: Escape Room—Cosmic Crisis

Live out your sci-fi fantasies in "Cosmic Crisis, " a thrilling escape room in Brooklyn, where you'll race against time to feed antimatter to the black hole and save the universe. A ferocious and hungry black hole is threatening to consume your spaceship. If your group doesn't stop it within the hour, the entire solar system is a goner. Your only hope is to get to a nearby space station and use antimatter to obliterate the black hole (and everything around it). Book now for an unforgettable, out-of-this-world adventure and feed the antimatter to the black hole to end its rampage and save the solar system.

NYC: Pictionary

Challenge your team to a game of Pictionary where you'll work together to guess your teammate's drawings on a whiteboard—no pen or paper required. Entertaining hosts and engaging gameplay make this team-building activity a fun and unique experience for your group. The activity is held at your location of choice and includes easy, medium, and difficult levels.

NYC: Social Media Trivia

Test your team's trivia knowledge about social media in this fast-moving game. Compete against your colleagues for the crown of best-at-company trivia nerds while building team camaraderie. In a world where social media dominates our lives, from celebrity X (formerly known as Twitter) blasts to endless TikToks, this event challenges your knowledge of the screens we've been glued to for years. Your group will cooperate and compete, share laughs, feel challenged but not hopeless, and strive to become the trivia champions. With an engaging host, interactive game platform, and full event support, this unique and fun experience will have everyone entertained and engaged.

NYC: Game Night: Battle Royale

Compete for the title of Game Night Masters in this high energy group activity. Teams will participate in three rounds of classic board games to determine the champions. In round one, teams will see how well they can list things under pressure in List It. Round two is a race to answer trivia and remember what was said in Think Fast. Round three challenges teams to make connections in Link It. Most of the time will be spent in mini-teams, but there will be opportunities to interact with the whole group throughout the event. 

Murder at Grand Central Scavenger Hunt

Decode cryptic clues, navigate hidden secrets, and prevent an international catastrophe in this team-building scavenger hunt at the iconic Grand Central Terminal. A body has been discovered in Grand Central, and a cryptic message—a star drawn in his own blood—holds the key to uncovering his secret life and heading off an international incident that could have catastrophic consequences. Along the way, your team will explore the best sights from our Secrets of Grand Central Scavenger Hunt, where surprising details turn out to be crucial clues. Your hunt will be led by a highly-trained Hunt Host, passionate about ensuring your scavenger hunt is a success. The host will set up teams, explain the game, and announce the winners, with surprise debonus challenges along the way. For groups larger than 40, an assistant will help ensure a seamless experience.