How to Run Dumb Charades for Corporate Teams
Adapt the familiar party game for an office event with fair teams, short rounds, and inclusive prompts.
Decide the theme in advance
Movies are popular, but a workplace round can use common actions and office moments that do not depend on knowing one language or entertainment industry. Tell players the category before the clock starts.
Balance the teams
Mix departments and seniority where practical, but do not make the activity a disguised performance review. The goal is an easy shared experience, and team names can stay playful and neutral.
Use consistent judging
Award a point when the team says the intended phrase or a clearly equivalent answer before time expires. Explain disputed answers briefly and move on rather than turning a fun round into a rules argument.
Finish with a final prompt
After each team has received the same number of turns, use one last prompt worth one point. A defined finish creates a better ending than continuing until people gradually leave the room.