Lacking team-building game ideas? Use Gemini AI in 2025

When we offer team-building games for events, we want our players to enjoy them. But we also want to surprise them each time they play them… So that they keep being returning customers. But it leads to one difficulty: We need to create new game ideas everytime they come to us.

And that’s where AI is a great tool.

Use AI to generate fresh new team-building game ideas

If your prompt is well-written, AI will reflect and generate unique game ideas by combining existing concepts. This saves us from having to Google ideas and spend hours searching, only to end up reusing concepts already employed by other team-building companies.

To do our test, we’ll use the latest Google Gemini 2.0 Flash. It’s free to use, but the results are quite outstanding. The 2.0 quickly generates answer. To have more accurate answers, you can also use the 2.5 Pro version.

So let’s start generating team-building ideas using AI.

Step 1: Discuss with your client/players

We want team-building games that fit with the client’s requirements. Each event is unique, so they might have considerably different needs for a game. Here are some questions that I invite you to ask when you discuss with your client:

• How many players will be present?
• How long does the game last?
• Outdoor, indoor, or remote?
• Challenging or entertaining?
• Simple or with good storytelling?
• Based on an existing game?
• Who are the players: Software engineers, accountants, carpenters, etc… ?
• etc.

The more information you get, the more the AI will return a satisfying game idea. However, in many cases, your future players don’t have any idea of what they want (until… they actually play it). In that case, your ability to make them talk will be precious to generate the best prompt, and the best outcome.

Let’s imagine that we’ve done our meeting, and we figured out that our client wants this:

Team-building game that’s an ice-breaker for an audit company. There will be 50 players, and they want an outdoor game with a few quiz questions about their company. The game has to last no more than 30 minutes.

Step 2: Chat with Gemini AI

Now let’s start our conversation with our artificial intelligence. From the information we’ve gathered previously, I made this prompt:

Can you give me an idea for a team-building game that’s an ice-breaker for an audit company? There will be 50 players, and they want an outdoor game with a few quiz question about their company. The game has to last no more than 30 minutes.

So let’s send it on Gemini…

Output by our AI model

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“That sounds like a fun challenge! Here’s an idea for an outdoor team-building icebreaker game for your audit company, incorporating company trivia and designed for 50 people within a 30-minute timeframe:

Game Title: Audit Trail Trivia Challenge

Concept: Teams navigate a small outdoor area, following a “trail” of clues that lead them to company trivia questions. The first team to correctly answer a set number of questions and reach the final point wins.

Materials:

• Clue Cards (10-15): Each card will contain a riddle, a directional instruction (e.g., “Head towards the tallest tree,” “Look near the entrance sign”), or a simple visual cue leading to the next location.
• Trivia Question Cards (5-7 sets, 1 per team): Each set will have 3-5 multiple-choice questions about the audit company (history, values, key people, recent achievements, inside jokes that are appropriate, etc.). Ensure all sets have the same questions to keep it fair.
• Answer Sheets (1 per team): For recording their answers.
• Pens (1 per team).
• Designated Start and Finish Points: Clearly marked outdoor locations.
• Small Prizes (optional): For the winning team.

Preparation (Before the Event):

1. Divide Participants into Teams: Aim for 5-7 teams of roughly 7-10 people each. You can do this beforehand or upon arrival.
2. Create Trivia Questions: Develop engaging and relevant multiple-choice questions about your company.
3. Prepare Clue Cards: Design a route with 10-15 distinct locations within your outdoor space. Write a clue for each location that will guide teams to the next.
4. Place Trivia Question Cards: At 5-7 of the clue locations, place a set of trivia question cards and an answer sheet. Ensure each team finds a set at different locations along the trail to avoid bottlenecks.
5. Set Up Start and Finish Points: Clearly mark these locations.

How to Play (Approx. 25 minutes):

1. (5 minutes) Introduction and Instructions: Gather everyone at the starting point. Explain the game’s objective: follow the clues, answer trivia questions at designated points, and be the first team to reach the finish line with the correct answers. Hand out the first clue card to each team.
2. (15-20 minutes) The Audit Trail: Teams decipher the clues and move to the indicated locations. At some locations, they will find a set of trivia questions. They must discuss and agree on the answers, recording them on their answer sheet before moving on to the next clue.
3. (5 minutes) Finish Line and Scoring: The first team to reach the finish line submits their answer sheet. Quickly check their answers. If they have a predetermined number of correct answers (e.g., at least 3 out of 5), they are the winners. If not, the next team to arrive with the required number of correct answers wins.

Why this works:

• Icebreaker: Encourages interaction and communication within teams as they work together to solve clues and answer questions.
• Team Building: Requires collaboration, problem-solving, and shared decision-making.
• Company Focus: Integrates company-specific knowledge in a fun and engaging way.
• Outdoor Activity: Gets people moving and enjoying the fresh air.
• Time-Efficient: Designed to be completed within the 30-minute timeframe.
• Scalable: Can be adjusted based on the size and layout of your outdoor space.

Tips for Success:

• Keep Clues Clear but Engaging: Make them challenging enough to require teamwork but not so obscure that they cause frustration.
• Vary the Types of Clues: Use a mix of riddles, directions, and visual cues to keep it interesting.
• Ensure Enough Space: The outdoor area should be large enough to accommodate multiple teams moving around without being too crowded.
• Have Helpers (Optional): If possible, have a couple of people stationed along the route to answer basic questions or ensure teams are on the right track (without giving away answers).
• Have a Backup Plan: In case of bad weather, have an indoor alternative ready (e.g., a scavenger hunt within the office).

Have a fantastic team-building event! Let me know if you’d like any variations or further ideas.”

Our opinion

The outcome has a high quality. It benefits from being full and comprehensive (which is the most difficult part of doing things by ourselves). And just like every AI output, there are always details that need to be adjusted. It’s usually rare that we get 100 % satisfaction from the very first AI output.

In this case, the game idea has a few minor problems:

• 7 players per team is too high. Let’s ask for 4 players
• 5 to 7 clue card locations are not enough
• Our clients told us they don’t want to print anything, let it be all on a scavenger hunt app
• We want as few helpers as possible. We’ll only have 1 facilitator in the event

Step 3: Adjust

With all the problems exposed previously, let’s simple ask the AI to update the game idea:

Amended output by the AI:

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“Okay, let’s refine the “Audit Trail Trivia Challenge” to meet those new requirements! Here’s the modified game plan:

Game Title: Digital Audit Trail Trivia Sprint

Concept: Teams of four will use a scavenger hunt app on their smartphones to follow digital clues leading them to virtual “trivia checkpoints” scattered around the outdoor area. The first team to correctly answer a set number of company trivia questions within the app and reach the final virtual checkpoint wins.

Materials (All Digital via Scavenger Hunt App):

• Scavenger Hunt App: Choose a user-friendly app that allows you to:
  • Create a series of checkpoints with GPS coordinates or QR codes.
  • Attach clues (text, images, or short videos) to each checkpoint.
  • Embed multiple-choice trivia questions at designated checkpoints.
  • Track team progress and completion times.
  • Potentially have a scoring system.
• Smartphones/Tablets: Each team will need at least one device with the scavenger hunt app installed and internet access.

Preparation (Before the Event):

1. Divide Participants into Teams: Organize the 50 players into 12-13 teams of 4 people each. Communicate team assignments beforehand if possible.
2. Create Trivia Questions: Develop engaging and relevant multiple-choice questions about your company (history, values, key people, recent achievements, appropriate inside jokes, etc.). Aim for around 8-10 questions in total.
3. Design the Digital Trail: Plan a route with 10-12 virtual checkpoints within your outdoor space using the scavenger hunt app.
4. Embed Clues: For each checkpoint, create a digital clue (text, image, or short video) within the app that will guide teams to the next physical location. Vary the clue types to keep it interesting (e.g., a riddle about a landmark, a photo of a specific detail, a short video message).
5. Integrate Trivia: At 5-7 of the checkpoints, embed one or two trivia questions within the app. Ensure all teams answer the same set of questions, appearing randomly or at different checkpoints for each team to prevent direct copying.
6. Set Up Start and Finish Points (Virtually): Designate clear starting instructions and a final virtual checkpoint within the app. The app should ideally track when a team reaches the final point.
7. Familiarize Yourself with the App: As the facilitator, thoroughly test the scavenger hunt to ensure all clues, checkpoints, and trivia questions function correctly.

How to Play (Approx. 25 minutes):

1. (5 minutes) Introduction and Instructions: Gather everyone at the physical starting point. Explain the game’s objective: follow the digital clues in the scavenger hunt app, answer the trivia questions correctly at designated virtual checkpoints, and be the first team to complete all checkpoints. Ensure everyone has formed their teams and has access to a charged smartphone/tablet with the app ready. Provide a brief tutorial on how to use the app if necessary.
2. (15-20 minutes) The Digital Audit Trail: Teams use the app to navigate to the physical locations indicated by the digital clues. When they reach a checkpoint with a trivia question, they must discuss and submit their answer(s) within the app before proceeding to the next clue. The app should ideally provide immediate feedback on whether the answer was correct.
3. (Around 5 minutes) Finish Line and Results: The app will ideally track the order in which teams complete the final virtual checkpoint. The facilitator can then verify the number of correct trivia answers for the first few teams to finish using the app’s data. The first team to complete the trail with a predetermined number of correct answers (e.g., at least 4-5 out of the total questions) wins.

Why this works with the modifications:

• Smaller Teams: Groups of 4 encourage more active participation from each member.
• More Clue Locations: A longer trail with more checkpoints can make the game more engaging and spread out the teams.
• No Printing: Utilizes a scavenger hunt app, eliminating the need for physical cards and reducing environmental impact.
• Fewer Helpers: The app handles the clue delivery, question presentation, and potentially tracking progress, minimizing the need for multiple facilitators. The single facilitator can focus on starting the game, answering technical questions about the app, and announcing the winner.
• Still an Icebreaker and Team Builder: Teams still need to collaborate to decipher clues and answer trivia.
• Company Focused: Integrates company knowledge digitally.
• Outdoor Activity: Gets people moving.
• Time-Efficient: Designed to be completed within the timeframe.

Tips for Success:

• Choose a Reliable and User-Friendly App: Test several apps beforehand to find one that suits your needs and is easy for participants to use. Ensure it works well in your outdoor location (GPS accuracy, internet connectivity).
• Test the Digital Trail Thoroughly: Walk the entire route yourself, checking all clues, checkpoints, and trivia questions to ensure they are accurate and function correctly within the app.
• Provide Clear Instructions: Make sure everyone understands how to use the app and what the game objectives are.
• Consider Internet Connectivity: Ensure there is reliable internet access in the outdoor area if the app requires it for real-time updates or submissions. If not, choose an app that can function offline.
• Have a Backup Plan: In case of technical difficulties with the app, have a low-tech backup plan ready (e.g., a printed list of clues and questions).
• Clearly Define the Winning Criteria: Communicate to participants how the winner will be determined (first to finish with a minimum number of correct answers).

This digital approach should be efficient, engaging, and perfectly suited to your team’s preferences! Good luck with the event!”

Our second opinion

The game rules are better in this way. The AI develops on a scavenger hunt platform that allows all these game mechanisms. As a side note, Loquiz can do all of it. Feel free to create a new account here.

There might still be missing points to make the game even better. The rules themselves seem quite general. Maybe we want something more specific, like a story unrelated to the game or the industry. You can always ask the AI to adjust, it will do it in an efficient way:

Besides, you (or your client) might have better ideas than the AI when it comes to certain details. In that case, feel free to modify them manually. As in many other industries, AI is great for generating 70, 85, or even 95% of the final result; but the human touch is essential to produce fully functional game rules.

In our case, the AI is excellent at building a comprehensive structure for a team-building game, taking into account all requirements without exception. This allows you to spend your time on the small adjustments born of your imagination; the ones that will make your game far better than it initially appears to your client.

Step 4: Apply these ideas to a real team-building game

Once you have all these ideas, you need to start building your own game. You could do it on paper and cards (as on the first iteration), or you can use a scavenger hunt platform like Loquiz with the Creator.

You can learn how to use Loquiz thanks to our tutorial. Besides, you can also send me a message if you have any questions on how to build your very own scavenger hunt game.