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FIND THE WORDS · 5 to 7 min
The S Office
A fast visual hunt that pulls everyone into the same picture. Teams talk, point and compare notes, so the quiet people are in the game within 30 seconds.
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Speed
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Brain warm-ups for the five minutes before your meeting
Short team puzzles that get people thinking, working together and talking before the agenda starts. Every download is one page to hand out, plus a host page with the answers, directions and why it works.
5 to 10 minutesTeams of 2 to 4Answers includedOne free download per day
FINISH THE PHRASE · 5 min
Office Speak
Everyone knows these phrases, so nobody feels put on the spot. It sparks quick laughs about the buzzwords the team actually uses.
- Memory
- Word recall
- A few laughs
WORD PLAY · 7 min
Up or Down
Short clues, one word answers, and a real aha moment. Teams have to talk through each one, which warms up both the brain and the conversation.
- Working memory
- Vocabulary
- Teamwork
HIDDEN WORD · 5 min
Pen Pals
A quick, low pressure word hunt. It gets people spelling out loud and building on each other's guesses.
- Spelling
- Problem solving
- Speed
COMPOUND WORDS · 7 min
Bridge Words
Every answer clicks into place with a satisfying aha. Great for getting a team thinking together before a planning or problem solving meeting.
- Word recall
- Executive function
- Teamwork
ONE MINUTE MADNESS · 3 to 5 min
The Original 13
A quick memory sprint with a clear finish line. Teams split up the work fast and celebrate every name they pull out.
- Long term memory
- Teamwork
- Speed
ONE MINUTE MADNESS · 3 min
Around the World in 60 Seconds
The fastest opener in the pack. Most teams get 10 quickly and then argue happily about the last two.
- Long term memory
- Speed
- Teamwork
CONNECTIONS · 7 min
Common Thread
Pattern spotting that rewards different kinds of thinkers. One person sees it, explains it, and the whole team gets it.
- Pattern spotting
- Teamwork
- Word recall
WORD LADDERS · 7 to 10 min
Climb the Ladder
A puzzle with many right paths, so teams compare routes and learn how each other thinks. Good before a strategy session.
- Problem solving
- Spelling
- Persistence
UNSCRAMBLE · 5 min
Office Anagrams
Quick wins, one word at a time. Teams race to call out answers, which gets energy up before the first slide.
- Working memory
- Spelling
- Speed
DECODE IT · 5 min
Acronym Decode
New hires and veterans both get to shine. It also clears up the jargon people have been nodding along to.
- Long term memory
- Teamwork
- A few laughs
QUICK NUMBERS · 5 min
The Numbers Round
Short, factual and a little competitive. It gets everyone estimating and debating, then settles on clear answers.
- Long term memory
- Estimation
- Teamwork
ODD ONE OUT · 5 to 7 min
Which One Doesn't Belong
Teams have to explain their thinking, which is exactly the habit you want in the meeting that follows.
- Reasoning
- Teamwork
- Discussion
NO VOWELS · 5 min
Missing Vowels
Quick and addictive. People lean in, whisper guesses and shout answers, which breaks the pre-meeting silence.
- Pattern spotting
- Speed
- Spelling
RHYME TIME · 5 min
Rhyme Time
Playful and a little silly, so it loosens up a serious room. Teams build answers together one rhyme at a time.
- Creativity
- Word play
- A few laughs
A TO Z · 7 min
A to Z Around the Office
There's no single right answer, so every team scores. It gets people creative and talking fast.
- Creativity
- Teamwork
- Speed
GET TO KNOW YOU · 10 min
Two Truths and a Lie: Work Edition
The classic for a reason. People share a little about themselves on their own terms, and the guessing keeps it fun.
- Listening
- Connection
- Trust
QUICK DEBATE · 5 to 10 min
Would You Rather: Work Edition
Quick opinions, zero risk. Everybody talks within the first two minutes, and you learn how your team makes choices.
- Discussion
- Connection
- Quick thinking