Team building is essential to strengthen team spirit and improve communication in your company. A board game night is a great activity to achieve this while providing a relaxing time for your colleagues. Here are some tips for organizing a successful board game night.
1. Find a date
Choose a date that suits as many people as possible. Suggest a time slot after work or even an hour before the usual end of the work day. This will ensure as many participants as possible and integrate this activity into the professional schedule without disrupting everyone's schedules too much. Don't hesitate to conduct surveys with several proposals.
2. Decide on the location
The choice of location is essential to ensure the comfort and enjoyment of participants. Opt for a place that is spacious and comfortable enough, such as a converted meeting room, a coworking space or even a private café. The goal is to create an environment conducive to relaxation and interaction.
Also consider that if this is done in your office, you avoid logistical problems and reduce the costs of team building so that you can do it again another time.
3. Prepare suitable games
To ensure that everyone can fully enjoy the evening, it is important to select games that are appropriate for the situation. You can ask if someone on the team wants to handle this task or call on a service provider specializing in team building activities using board games.
For game suggestions, check out this page . Additionally, I highly recommend the following games:
- You're taking the piss!
- Skyjo
- Just One
4. Plan for snacks and drinks
Make sure to have snacks and drinks for everyone, taking into account any dietary restrictions. Mix up the drinks, but avoid offering overly alcoholic options. Non-alcoholic drinks and a few light cocktails can also add a festive touch easily.
5. Creates a relaxed and friendly atmosphere
The atmosphere plays a key role in the success of your evening. Plan a pleasant sound atmosphere with calm and lively music. Be careful not to turn the volume too high to allow for discussions and play. Here is a Spotify playlist that I really like for playing.
6. Collect feedback after the event
After the event, it is important to collect feedback to improve future evenings. Ask participants which game they liked best and how much they would like to do the experience again on a scale of 1 to 10. This will give you an idea of the successes and areas for improvement.
Conclusion
Hosting a board game night for your company is a great way to build cohesion and communication within your teams. By following these steps, you are sure to create a memorable and enjoyable event for everyone.
