Virtual Team Building Activities & Games

Bring remote and hybrid teams together through interactive games that everyone can join from their browser

Why Virtual Team Building Matters

Remote and hybrid work has fundamentally changed how teams connect. Without hallway conversations, lunch breaks together, or spontaneous desk chats, building genuine team culture requires intentional effort. Virtual team building activities fill that gap by creating shared experiences that bring distributed teams closer — even when teammates are thousands of miles apart. The challenge is finding activities that actually work over video calls. Most in-person icebreakers fall flat on Zoom, and passive activities like watching a presentation together do not build real connection. The best virtual team building games are interactive, give everyone a role, and create natural moments of conversation and laughter. Quizado is purpose-built for this: teams answer on their phones while watching the shared screen, creating engagement that feels natural rather than forced.

How Quizado Works for Virtual Teams

Browser-Based

No app downloads or installations required. Quizado runs entirely in the browser on any device — laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Your team can join from anywhere with an internet connection.

Screen Share Ready

The host shares their screen on Zoom, Teams, or Google Meet to display questions and the leaderboard. Team members answer on their own phones — a natural split that works perfectly on video calls.

Works Across Time Zones

Designed for distributed teams spread across offices, cities, and continents. Everyone participates from their location, and the experience feels the same whether you are in New York or Tokyo.

Real-Time Scoring

A live leaderboard keeps remote teams engaged and competitive throughout the session. Scores update instantly after each question, building excitement and friendly rivalry even over video calls.

Step-by-Step: Running Virtual Team Building

1

Choose Your Activity

Pick from trivia, icebreakers, knowledge rounds, and more. Quizado offers multiple round types so you can match the activity to your team size, culture, and goals.

2

Create Your Game

Use the game editor to add your own questions or choose from ready-made templates. Add images, audio, or video to make rounds more engaging.

3

Start a Video Call

Open Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, or whichever video platform your company uses. Any platform that supports screen sharing works perfectly.

4

Share Your Screen & QR Code

Display the game on your shared screen. Team members scan the QR code or click the join link to connect on their phones — no app download required.

5

Play Together

Run the game, enjoy real-time scoring on the shared screen, and celebrate the winners. The live leaderboard keeps energy high and gives everyone something to cheer about.

Virtual vs In-Person vs Hybrid

Quizado adapts to however your team works. Here is how the experience differs.

Virtual

  • Everyone joins from their own device
  • Host shares screen on Zoom, Teams, or Meet
  • Teams answer on their phones
  • Works across any number of time zones
  • No travel or venue costs

In-Person

  • Everyone gathers in the same room
  • Display on a TV, projector, or large screen
  • Teams answer on their phones
  • Great for local teams and offsites
  • Face-to-face energy and connection

Hybrid

  • Some people in office, others join remotely
  • Screen shared both in-room and via video call
  • Everyone answers on their own phone
  • Equal experience for all participants
  • Bridges the gap between office and remote

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best virtual team building activities?

The best virtual team building activities are interactive, inclusive, and easy to join. Trivia games, knowledge challenges, and consensus rounds work especially well because they give every team member a way to contribute regardless of personality type. Activities that combine friendly competition with conversation starters tend to generate the most engagement. With Quizado, you can mix multiple round types in a single session to keep things fresh.

How do you run team building over Zoom?

Running team building over Zoom (or any video platform) is straightforward with Quizado. The host starts a Zoom call, shares their screen showing the game, and participants join the game by scanning a QR code or clicking a link on their phones. Questions appear on the shared screen while everyone answers on their own device. The live leaderboard keeps the energy high and gives the host natural moments to facilitate conversation between rounds.

Can remote and in-person team members play together?

Yes. Quizado works seamlessly for hybrid setups where some team members are in the office and others are remote. In-person participants see the game on a shared screen or projector, while remote participants see it via the video call screen share. Everyone answers on their own phone, so the experience is identical regardless of location. This makes Quizado one of the few team building tools that truly works for hybrid teams.

Do participants need to download anything?

No. Participants join by scanning a QR code or clicking a link, which opens the game directly in their phone browser. There is no app to download, no account to create, and no software to install. This removes the biggest friction point in virtual team building — getting everyone set up and ready to play. Teams can go from invitation to playing in under a minute.

How long should a virtual team building session last?

Most virtual team building sessions work best between 30 and 60 minutes. Shorter sessions (20-30 minutes) are great for weekly check-ins or quick icebreakers before a meeting. Standard sessions (45-60 minutes) provide enough time for multiple rounds with breaks for conversation. Longer sessions (60-90 minutes) work well for quarterly events or special occasions. The key is matching the duration to your team size and the frequency of your events — regular short sessions often build more connection than occasional long ones.

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