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Team Building Ideas for Toronto Teams
Good team building feels like a game, not a workshop. These 12 ideas get people working together and laughing, with a host who runs it and nothing that asks anyone to share a feeling. We run team building for groups from twelve to several hundred.
Pick by what you need
- A group that will not participateA hosted game show, where most people only have to cheerIdea 01 →
- A new or mixed teamEscape room boxes, so small groups solve it togetherIdea 02 →
- A competitive teamA sports challenge or an arcade tournamentIdea 04 →
- A quieter, creative teamA corporate paint nightIdea 09 →
- A summer day outsideInflatable and outdoor gamesIdea 12 →
The list
12 team building ideas
Run a hosted game show
A produced game show with a seasoned host, buzzers and questions written about your company. Fabulous Feud takes up to 48 contestants; The Challenge and Spin to Win take 24. A standard show runs 90 minutes, and the rest of the room plays along as the audience.
SuitsLarge groups, and groups that do not want to be put on the spot.
Solve escape room boxes
Each box holds themed puzzles, clues and props, from Mystery Mansion to Space Odyssey. Small groups have to talk and split the work to escape in time. Add a puzzle master to run it, or race teams with breakout boxes.
SuitsNew teams, mixed departments and in-office sessions.
Set up a passport challenge
Teams carry a passport around a circuit of carnival and midway games and collect stamps or points at each one. Passport-style setups usually run two to three hours and let people drop in between meetings.
SuitsLarge groups and open-house style days.
Hold a sports challenge
Bubble hockey, an electronic hockey net and an interactive sports simulator, with scores kept on a leaderboard between teams.
SuitsCompetitive teams and sales groups.
Browse sports games Super Massive Foosball Sports game rentals
Play a giant games tournament
Giant chess, giant checkers, the giant tower game and cornhole, played as a bracket so every team has a next match to look forward to.
SuitsRelaxed afternoons, lobbies and patios.
Run an arcade tournament
Full-size arcade games with a high-score board. Teams rotate between machines, and the scores add up to a team total.
SuitsGroups that like a quick win and a scoreboard.
Browse arcade games Extreme Shot Basketball Arcade game rentals
Light it up with LED games
Glowing LED games make an evening session feel like an event, and they work well in darker venues and after-work socials.
SuitsEvening team events and socials.
Try a VR challenge
Virtual reality games and the VR roller coaster simulator, with teams competing for the best time or score.
SuitsTech teams and groups that have done everything else.
Hold a corporate paint night
An instructor walks the group through one painting step by step, with every material and a 16x20 canvas supplied. No artistic skill needed.
SuitsQuieter teams and creative departments.
Stage a karaoke battle
Karaoke with teams scoring each other. It works best once people have warmed up with something else first.
SuitsSocial teams and end-of-day events.
Turn a casino night into a team contest
Real casino tables with professional dealers, played with fun money. Give each team a starting stack and see who finishes on top.
SuitsEvening team events and year-end celebrations.
Take it outside
Inflatable games and outdoor challenges for a summer day in a park or on your campus.
SuitsSummer team days and company picnics.
Planning
Planning team building in Toronto
How long, and where?
Hosted formats like a game show usually run ninety minutes to two hours. Passport-style circuits run two to three hours and let people come and go.
We can set up in your office, after hours or over a lunch break, or at any venue. We deliver, run it and take everything away again.
Before you book
- Your group size and how many teams you want
- How long you have, and whether people will come and go
- Office or venue, room size and where the power is
- Whether your building needs a certificate of insurance
- Any company questions or themes for a custom game show
Every booking includes
- Delivery, setup and pickup by our own crew
- Staff to run each activity, from casino dealers to game show hosts
- $5 million liability insurance, with a free certificate of insurance for your venue
- In-house branding if you want your logo on the activities
Orders start at $1,500 + HST
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Frequently asked questions
What are good team building ideas for work?
Hosted game shows, escape room boxes, sports challenges, giant games tournaments and corporate paint nights. They get people working together without feeling like a training session.
What is the best team building activity for people who do not want to participate?
A hosted game show. A few people play on stage while everyone else plays along as the audience, so nobody is forced into the spotlight.
How many people can you handle?
From twelve to several hundred. Larger groups run as a passport circuit or a game show with the whole room playing along.
Can team building happen in our office?
Yes. We set up in offices across Toronto, after hours or over a lunch break, and take everything away the same day.
How much does team building cost?
It depends on the activities, group size and length. Orders start at $1,500 plus HST, including delivery, setup and pickup. Hosts and staff are quoted with the activity.
Are you insured?
Yes. We carry $5 million in liability insurance and provide a certificate of insurance free of charge.
Plan your team building event
Tell us your group size, how long you have and where it is. We will suggest the formats that fit.