Team building is an important part of a company’s culture. It brings people together and helps them work in a more cohesive way - and a photo scavenger hunt can take this relationship even further. A photo scavenger hunt can be a fun way to get people out of their comfort zones and learn more about their coworkers. It can also provide people with an opportunity to explore new places and environments while having fun.

What are good scavenger hunt ideas?

A scavenger hunt can be as simple as giving your team a list of items to find or as complex as having them solve puzzles, complete tasks, or even take photos while they search. The most popular scavenger hunt ideas are ones that can be done in a short span of time, are not too complicated, and are easy for a large group of people to do. Here are team building photo scavenger hunt ideas to build a strong-willed workforce.

Photo scavenger hunt in your office space

Task your team to take photos of your office space and employees. You can reward the best photos and turn them into collages for decoration at the office. These photos will also be helpful to show the company’s culture, diversity, and team spirit, as well as highlight the open spaces where your team can work in groups or individually.

Photos of what your team does on a day-to-day basis

There are different departments and roles in your team and everyone does something different each day. An exciting team-building scavenger hunt idea is to ask employees to take the entire team on a photo tour of what they do every day. These tasks can range from taking pictures of themselves in different poses, capturing what they wear on a day-to-day basis, taking photos of projects they are working on, or even showing their favorite cubicles in the office. It will help coworkers get to know one another better and allow for some natural conversation.

Photos of your remote work environment (for remote teams)

With most of us working from home, a great team building activity would be to have remote employees take photos of their work environment and compete for the “best remote work setup” position. This could include their home office, a co-working space, or a coffee shop they usually work from. Sharing your setup photos with your team is a great way to start meaningful conversations with colleagues, inspire other remote workers, and also help companies improve their culture as they see how their employees are working remotely.

The remote team selfie challenge

If you operate in a remote workforce, this photo scavenger hunt idea will be fun to try with your team. The rules are straightforward: take a selfie at home (you can use your remote workspace as your background), write your name and your position on the team, add your location, and show it on Zoom. This should be repeated by every team member. If you have a large workforce, you can use breakout rooms to divide the team into groups and get moderators for each room. The selfie challenge is a fun way to get to know your teammates and make them feel more connected. It’s also a great way to help them feel more comfortable with their colleagues.

How do you create a team building on scavenger hunt?

Scavenger hunts are easy to create, especially with the proper planning and commitment. Regardless of your team size, and whether you’re working remotely or in the office, Bar None Games can help you create and host excellent photo scavenger hunts or team building events for your team. Book a live-hosted virtual trivia game with Bar None Games to help build a vibrant workforce.