Office party games and team icebreakers
Work socials need games that are inclusive, quick to explain and safe for work. Nobody wants to download an app or sign up for something on a work laptop, so these games run in any browser on one phone.
Every pick below works with family mode on, so there are no awkward prompts. They suit holiday parties, team offsites, onboarding days and the last half hour of a long workshop.
The 5 best games
1. Two Truths & a Lie (3+ players)
The classic team icebreaker. The phone gives everyone a topic, so new starters and quieter colleagues get an easy way in.
- Read the topic on screen out loud.
- The player whose turn it is tells three short stories about it. Two are true and one is a lie.
- Everyone else can ask one question each, then says which story they think is the lie.
- The storyteller reveals the lie. Tap everyone who spotted it. They each score 1.
2. Imposter (3+ players)
Great for 5 to 30 people. It rewards listening and quick thinking, and rounds are short enough for a lunch break.
- Pass the phone round. Each player taps their card to see the secret word, then hides it.
- One player sees “Imposter” instead (plus a one-word hint, if hints are on). They must bluff.
- Go round the circle. Everyone says one word linked to the secret word, then discuss and vote.
- Catch the imposter and everyone else scores 1. If they escape or guess the word, they score 2.
3. Pass the Bomb (3+ players)
A fast energiser. Name something in the category and pass the phone before the hidden timer runs out.
- Read the category out loud, then tap Light the fuse.
- Say one answer that fits, tap Pass, and hand the phone to the next player.
- No repeats. If the group says an answer doesn’t count, try again before passing.
- When the bomb explodes, whoever is holding it loses. Everyone else scores 1.
4. True or False (2+ players)
A low-pressure quiz that everyone can play at once with a thumbs up or down. No one is put on the spot.
- Read the statement out loud.
- Everyone shows thumbs up for True or thumbs down for False, all at once.
- Tap Reveal answer.
- Tap every player who got it right. They each score 1.
5. Charades (2+ players)
Split into departments or teams for some friendly rivalry. The phone handles timing and scores.
- The actor holds the phone so only they can see it, then taps Start.
- Act out the word on screen. No talking, no sounds, and no pointing at things in the room.
- When someone guesses it, tap Got it. Stuck? Tap Skip for a new word.
- When time runs out, the actor scores 1 point per word guessed. Pass the phone on.
Tips
- Keep family mode on and spicy mode off for anything work-related.
- For remote or hybrid teams, share the phone screen on the video call.
- Mix teams across departments so people meet someone new.
Questions
What are good icebreaker games for work?
Two Truths and a Lie, True or False and Imposter are easy to explain, inclusive and safe for work. They all run on one phone with no app or sign-up.
Can remote teams play?
Yes. One person opens the game and shares their screen on the call, then reads out the prompts. Secret-word games like Imposter work best in person.