5 Original Team Building Games with a Sustainable Twist

BRING A TEAM, WIN SOME GREEN! Whether it's a Friday afternoon, a team day, or just a welcome break between meetings: a good game does wonders for the atmosphere. But let's be honest, no one wants awkward group conversations or another obligatory "Who am I?" match. You're looking for something more original. Something with impact. And a touch of idealism.

Good news: we've collected 5 surprisingly fun team-building games that connect, engage, and stay relevant, all with a sustainable or social twist. Games that will make your team laugh, collaborate, contribute to sustainable team building, and secretly teach you something about the world around us.

Let's play green!

1. Who is the Sustainable 'Mole'

Based on the popular game, but with a green twist. One person on the team is the "mole" and secretly sabotages sustainable initiatives. Maybe they throw their banana peel in the plastic bag, leave the lights on, or say suspiciously little during the waste quiz. The rest? They try to figure out who is sabotaging the sustainability efforts. Who is the Sustainable Mole is exciting, interactive, and guaranteed to spark hilarious conspiracy theories at the coffee machine. It also encourages attentiveness, teamwork, and lots of fun.

Tip: Make the assignments related to your own sustainability policy, which will make them even more educational.

2. Pub Quiz with Corporate Twist and Quiz for Cause

A pub quiz boring? Not if you customize it! Mix general knowledge questions with company trivia and hilarious office anecdotes. And then... add a round about sustainability or the charity you're playing for.

Examples of quiz questions:

• How many kilos of waste does our office produce per year?

• What is our organization doing to reduce CO₂?

• Which colleague has ever accidentally descaled the coffee machine with soda?

Sustainable prizes? Think of a tree planted in the name of the winning team, Fairtrade chocolate, or a donation to a charity of your choice.

Accessible, educational, and delightfully competitive. Plus: this quiz also works well online or in a hybrid format!

3. The Dilemma Game 'What Would You Do?'

Get to know your colleagues through ethical and sustainable dilemmas. It's guaranteed to be funny and thought-provoking.

Examples:

• Would you rather eat vegan for a month or not have a smartphone for a month?

• Would you rather never fly again or never shop online again?

The dilemma game challenges, sparks surprising conversations and helps colleagues look at each other (and the world) in a different way.

Tip: combine this with a sustainable escape room for an inspiring day program.

4. Eco-Scavenger Hunt: Get Outside and Do Good

Combine nature, teamwork, and sustainability with an eco-scavenger hunt. Simply set it up in the park, the woods, or… at an industrial estate. Give your team a list of tasks:

• Find three types of leaves

• Pick up 5 pieces of litter

• Take a group photo at an insect hotel

• Spot a bird species (and name it if no one recognizes it)

🌿 Bonus points for teams that collect the most trash bags!

With this scavenger hunt you'll be enjoying the outdoors, doing something good for nature and working together in a playful way.

5. Sustainability Bingo

Simple, quick, and surprisingly effective. Give everyone a bingo card with sustainable actions. For example:

• Someone who comes to work by bike

• A colleague with a reusable water bottle

• Someone who eats a plant-based lunch

• The one who never uses the printer

Play sustainability bingo because it 's accessible, it raises awareness and gets colleagues talking to each other.

Ready for real team building?

Whether you have 15 minutes or a whole afternoon, these 5 original team-building games will give your team a healthy dose of energy, fun, and green inspiration. From sustainable dilemmas to eco-scavengers and hilarious pub quizzes, each game creates connection, fun, and impact.

Looking for next-level team building?

Don't feel like trying out the activities above yourself? Then choose the Green Escape or the Blue Escape, escape rooms that are exciting, educational, and socially relevant. The perfect mix of fun, content, teamwork, and sustainability.

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See you soon and let that team spirit grow! 💪🌍🌊

Make your next team outing an unforgettable experience full of meaningful moments and positive changes!