‘Get to know you’ games worth playing with co-workers online

We all know that it can be difficult to make friends in a new environment or situation, especially if you’re all working from different geographical locations. ‘Get to know you’ games help people learn about one another and connect on a deeper level as remote work colleagues. They can be played in person or online, and the aim is for players to ask each other questions about themselves. Here are some question ideas to make your ‘getting to know you’ games exciting.

“Would you rather?” games

“Would you rather?” is a great get-to-know-you game that has been around for a long time. In this game, players are asked to decide between two options, and each option has its own benefits and drawbacks. The player then decides which option they feel is better and states their choice out loud. In a remote work environment, adults are playing this game more frequently because it offers a way to relieve stress or boredom while also testing their decision-making skills. It also gives remote teams the chance to find out more about the person sitting on the other side of a Zoom call, and it can be a fun way for people to connect on a deeper level.

“Two truths and a lie” online game

The game is a conversation starter that can be used to get to know someone. In the game, one person says three things about themselves - but one of them is a lie. The other person tries to guess  which statement is the lie. The game has been rising in popularity and can be used in many scenarios, such as getting to know someone at a party or interviewing potential employees. It’s also a great game to break the ice in a virtual meeting and get to know more about your remote work colleagues.

Share an embarrassing photo

The game is simple - you are given a prompt and have to share an embarrassing photo. You can make up a rule for the game like “share an embarrassing photo that you would never show to your friends, co-workers, or family”. This game is a fun way to get to know people online. It is also a great way for people or remote workers who don’t know each other in person to connect.

Confess and Guess game

In the Confess and Guess game, there are two players. One of them is a “confessor” and the other is a “guesser”. The confessor has to confess something about themselves without saying anything to the guesser. The guesser has to try to guess what the confessor said by asking questions. This game can be played with friends, family members or with remote workers over Zoom. It can be used as a way of getting to know more about your remote team, for entertainment, or to break the ice in a Zoom meeting.