February 17, 2025 · 9 min read · H. Simon ·
Examples of Virtual Events & Activities for Work
In the era of remote work, virtual events and activities have become indispensable for keeping teams connected, engaged, and motivated. These events bridge the gap created by physical distance, fostering collaboration, strengthening relationships, and maintaining a vibrant workplace culture. From team-building games to educational workshops and celebratory gatherings, virtual events offer diverse ways to bring remote teams together.
At ReMotivator, we specialize in online-only team-building events: branded multiplayer 3D story escape games, a live Trivia Night quiz show, and an Office Olympics team-games show, all played in the browser with nothing to install. In this article, we explore various examples of virtual events and activities ideal for work settings and show where ReMotivator’s events fit, so you can pick the right format for your team.
The Importance of Virtual Events for Remote Teams
Remote work, while offering flexibility, can lead to feelings of isolation and reduced opportunities for spontaneous interactions. Virtual events address these challenges by providing structured opportunities for team members to connect, collaborate, and have fun. They help maintain workplace culture, boost employee engagement, and provide a refreshing break from routine tasks. Regular social time also supports mental health and team morale, particularly in remote settings.
Virtual events are versatile, catering to different team needs—whether it’s fostering teamwork through games, enhancing skills through workshops, or celebrating milestones. By incorporating these activities, organizations can create a sense of community and belonging, essential for a productive remote workforce.
Types of Virtual Events for Work
Virtual events for work can be categorized into four main types, each serving distinct purposes and offering unique benefits. Below, we outline these categories with specific examples, drawing on common best practices.
1. Team-Building Games
Team-building games are designed to strengthen relationships, improve communication, and enhance collaboration. They are particularly effective for remote teams, helping to overcome the barriers of physical distance.
- Virtual Pictionary: Players take turns drawing words or phrases on a digital canvas while teammates guess within a time limit. This game sparks creativity and encourages non-verbal communication, making it ideal for team bonding, and it runs easily on any video call with a shared whiteboard.
- Two Truths and a Lie: Each participant shares two true statements and one false statement about themselves, and others guess the lie. This activity promotes personal sharing and builds trust among team members.
- Virtual Escape Rooms: Teams collaborate to solve puzzles and “escape” from a virtual room. This activity fosters problem-solving skills and teamwork, creating a sense of shared achievement.
2. Social Events
Social events provide a casual environment for team members to relax, connect, and build personal relationships. These events help replicate the informal interactions of an office setting.
- Virtual Happy Hours: Team members gather online to chat over drinks, often with themes like “Tropical Night” or activities like cocktail-making sessions to add excitement. These events encourage camaraderie and relaxation.
- Game Nights: Teams play online games such as trivia, charades, or board games. These events foster friendly competition and provide a fun way to unwind.
- Pet Parties: Team members introduce their pets, share anecdotes, and participate in activities like pet photo contests. This lighthearted event helps team members learn about each other’s personal lives, strengthening bonds.
3. Educational and Professional Development
Educational events focus on skill development, knowledge sharing, and professional growth. They can also serve as team-building opportunities by encouraging collaborative learning.
- Webinars: Expert-led sessions on topics like leadership, technology, or industry trends, often featuring Q&A segments. Webinars can be recorded for on-demand access, ensuring flexibility for global teams.
- Workshops: Interactive sessions where participants learn hands-on skills, such as coding, cooking, or fitness. These events combine learning with team engagement, as participants collaborate on tasks.
- Virtual Conferences: Large-scale events with keynote speeches, panels, and breakout sessions. They provide comprehensive learning opportunities and networking, often using virtual expo halls for added interaction.
4. Celebratory Events
Celebratory events mark special occasions and milestones, boosting morale and recognizing team achievements.
- Virtual Holiday Parties: Festive gatherings with games, gift exchanges, and holiday-themed activities like trivia or photo challenges. These events foster a sense of togetherness during the holiday season.
- Birthday Celebrations: Recognizing team members’ birthdays with virtual cakes, personalized messages, or fun games. These events show appreciation and strengthen team bonds.
- Retirement Parties: Honoring retiring colleagues with virtual toasts, memory-sharing slideshows, and well-wishes. These events provide a warm send-off and celebrate contributions.
Where ReMotivator Fits
Many of the events above work well on an ordinary video call. When you want a bigger shared moment that goes beyond a grid of faces, ReMotivator runs three live, online-only formats, each played in the browser on a laptop or phone:
- Branded Story Escape Games: 45-minute multiplayer 3D story escape rooms (a 60-minute version on request) in your company’s own logo, colors and values. Players join as avatars, teams of 4–6 are ideal with up to 10 in one game, and any number of teams can play at once. Browse the game library.
- Trivia Night: A live quiz show for large groups, played in the browser at tables with built-in voice and video. Choose Self-hosted, with an automatic host, or Hosted, with a live game master. See Trivia Night.
- Office Olympics: A live team-games show with Ski Jump, Axe Throwing and Curling, about 30 minutes long, for 2 to 6 teams of up to 6 players, in your company’s logo and colors. See Office Olympics.
- Nothing to Install: Every format runs in the browser, with built-in voice and video, or next to Zoom, Google Meet or Microsoft Teams if your team prefers its usual call.
As a rule of thumb, a Virtual Escape Room slot in your calendar maps to a branded story escape game, a Game Night or Virtual Holiday Party maps to Trivia Night, and a quarterly all-hands or celebration maps nicely to Office Olympics. Classic icebreakers like Virtual Pictionary or Two Truths and a Lie are still a great warm-up on your regular video call before the main event.
Pricing at a Glance
Story escape games come in three plans: Self-play at $19 per person (minimum $199); Guided, with a live host, at $29 per person (minimum $399); and Custom, a story written for your company, at $39 per person (minimum $999). Trivia Night Self-hosted is $14 per person for the first 100 people and $9 per person above 100, from $199; Hosted, with a live game master, is $29 per person, from $399. Office Olympics is priced like Trivia Night. Full details are on our pricing page.
Try It in Your Brand
The fastest way to see what a ReMotivator event feels like is to try one in your own colors. Here’s how:
- Paste Your Website: Go to /make and paste your company website. No sign-up and no card are needed.
- Get Your Free Room: In about 60 seconds, you get a free 5-minute escape room in your logo and colors.
- Share the Link: Send it to a few teammates; they play in the browser on a laptop or phone, nothing to install.
- Plan the Full Event: Pick a story from the game library, or Trivia Night or Office Olympics, and choose a plan.
Whether you’re hosting a quick game night or a company-wide celebration, there’s a format that fits, and more than 3,000 teams have played with us since 2020.
Conclusion
Virtual events and activities are a cornerstone of remote team engagement, offering diverse ways to foster collaboration, learning, and celebration. From team-building games like Virtual Pictionary to social events like pet parties and educational workshops, these activities help remote teams stay connected and motivated. ReMotivator adds three ready-made formats on top: branded 3D story escape games, Trivia Night, and Office Olympics, all played in the browser.
Whether you’re planning a quick icebreaker session or a large company celebration, the easiest first step is to see it in your own brand. Paste your company website at /make to get a free 5-minute escape room in your logo and colors, or browse the game library to find the right story for your next event.