5 Fun Office Olympics Ideas: Creative and Team-Building Games for Your WorkplaceMaya LeightonSep 25, 2025Table of ContentsOffice Chair RacesPaper Airplane Distance ThrowRubber Band ArcheryStapler Shot PutDesk Chair CurlingFAQFree Room PlannerDesign your dream room online for free with the powerful room designer toolStart for FREEOne time, I agreed to help design an office game day for a client, thinking it would be just a quick layout change. The next thing I knew, the CEO wanted an “Office Olympics” with events like chair races and desk curling. That project taught me that small spaces (and a little imagination) can spark big team spirit — and today, I’m sharing five of my favorite Office Olympics ideas you can adapt to almost any workspace.Office Chair RacesGrab some sturdy rolling chairs, set up a clear course, and let the races begin. It’s silly, high-energy, and perfect for breaking the midday slump. Just remember to check flooring type — in our project, I used a room layout planner to make sure the race paths were safe and obstacle-free.save pinPaper Airplane Distance ThrowSimple materials, big laughs. Give everyone the same type of paper, set a throwing line, and measure distances. Bonus tip: let people decorate their planes first for more personality. This game works even in compact offices if you clear one section temporarily.save pinRubber Band ArcheryStretch rubber bands, aim at paper targets, and tally points. I once set this up in a meeting room using the whiteboard as the backdrop. To keep everyone engaged, I planned the scoring zone with a custom floor plan mockup so traffic flow didn’t get interrupted.save pinStapler Shot PutNot actual throwing of staplers — we use beanbags or safe props that weigh about the same. The name alone gets chuckles, but the activity builds friendly competition. Lightweight and non-fragile items make it easy to run in tight areas without risk.save pinDesk Chair CurlingInspired by winter sports, but adapted with office chairs and floor markings. Teams “slide” empty chairs to a target zone for points. I’ve even plotted the zones using a workspace layout tool during a redesign, which made the setup seamless for game day.save pinFAQ1. What is Office Olympics?It’s a series of fun, competitive games adapted for a workplace, meant to boost team morale and collaboration.2. How much space do I need?Even small offices can host these activities if events are planned with safety and layout in mind.3. What’s the benefit?They encourage teamwork, relieve stress, and improve communication between colleagues.4. Are they safe?Choose low-risk activities, clear spaces of hazards, and follow ergonomic and safety guidelines (source: OSHA).5. Do I need special equipment?No — most games use existing office furniture or inexpensive props like paper, rubber bands, or beanbags.6. Can remote teams join?Yes, with virtual adaptations such as online trivia or video-call challenges.7. How long should it last?Most offices schedule 1–2 hours, but a multi-day event can include different contests daily.8. How do I score fairly?Set clear rules for each event, keep scoring visible, and assign a neutral referee or coordinators.Start for FREEPlease check with customer service before testing new feature.Free Room PlannerDesign your dream room online for free with the powerful room designer toolStart for FREE