Remote and hybrid work is here to stay. But building team culture when people rarely (or never) meet in person? That's the challenge every modern company faces.
The good news: with the right approach, distributed teams can be just as connected as office-based ones. Here's how.
The Remote Team Challenge
What's Missing:
- • Spontaneous conversations
- • Reading body language
- • Shared experiences
- • "Water cooler" moments
What You Need:
- • Intentional connection time
- • Activities that work across locations
- • Regular touchpoints (not just annual)
- • Mix of fun and meaningful
Virtual Team Building Activities
For fully remote teams or when in-person isn't possible.
Virtual Quiz
Custom trivia with video rounds, company questions, and prizes
Online Escape Room
Collaborative puzzle-solving in virtual breakout rooms
Virtual Murder Mystery
Interactive whodunit with professional actors on video
Remote Cocktail Making
Ingredient kits delivered, mixologist leads the session
Hybrid Team Building
When some team members are together and others are remote.
Silent Disco
In-person attendees dance together while remote team watches/DJs
Quiz with Live Stream
Office team competes against remote teams in real-time
Photobooth + Digital Gallery
In-person photos shared instantly with remote team
In-Person Team Meetups
When you bring the whole team together (quarterly or annually), make it count.
High-impact activities for team meetups:
These create shared memories that strengthen bonds long after everyone returns to their home offices.
Tips for Success
Make it optional (but appealing)
Forced fun isn't fun. Create events people actually want to attend.
Consider time zones
Rotate meeting times so the same people aren't always inconvenienced.
Mix formats
Some people love video calls, others prefer async. Offer variety.
Invest in annual meetups
One in-person gathering per year is worth 10 virtual events for relationship building.
Keep it regular
Monthly virtual socials beat one big annual event for maintaining connections.
Planning a Team Meetup?
When you bring your remote team together, make it unforgettable. We'll handle the entertainment.