Skip The Usual Team Lunches, Drinks, And Movie Screenings. Instead, Host Team Bonding Sessions That Are Actually Fun With These Top Team Building Activities In Singapore!
Contrary to what we may think, there’s no shortage of exciting team building activities in Singapore. But with the sheer amount of choices available, the real challenge is to pick an exciting one that the whole team will enjoy without having anyone feel left out.
Of course, that in itself is a real challenge. Some things any great team leader ought to consider include the team’s cultural concerns - especially for a multicultural team, the team’s overall dynamics, inclusivity, company values, and whether it fits the allotted budget.
Don’t let that intimidate you. That’s why you’re here. You’re one of the rare few seeking to break out from the old team activity of meeting room lunches, after hour drinks, and corporate movie screenings.
Which is why we’ve compiled the top fun team building activities in Singapore that any team size can enjoy together. Whether your next team building event consists of a small group or a large crowd, there’s something for everyone here, both indoors and outdoors.
Top 23 Exciting Team Building Activities In Singapore For A True Team Bonding Experience
1. Fling Stress Away With Axe Throwing
Ever wondered how it would feel to hurl an axe? Well this cathartic sport is now available in Axe Factor, Singapore’s one and only Axe Throwing centre! Axe throwing involves participants hurling axes at a target with the goal of hitting a bullseye, much like throwing darts.
Only when you do it in Axe Factor, you’ll get to do it in a safe environment with professional staff who will impart safety instructions and tips on how to throw it properly. It’s a fun activity for energetic teams to let loose and relieve stress, while fostering camaraderie through a shared sense of achievement when teammates finally hit the bullseye or face some whacky throws!
Axe Factor Opening Hours: 12pm - 10pm, daily
Axe Factor Location: 2 Gunner Ln, #02-04/05 Mess Hall Sentosa, Blk 17, Singapore 099567
2. Refresh Everyone’s Creative Juices With Art Jamming
Painting is often the last thing in people’s minds when it comes to a relaxing experience, especially for those less artistically inclined. And that’s the exact reason why art jamming is a fantastic, low-pressure team bonding activity!
Art jamming is essentially a free-form painting session where participants are provided with a canvas, access to paints, brushes, and more art supplies to create their very own Picasso. It can be done in dedicated studios like Motion Art Space, Art Jamming Singapore, and Splat Paint House.
It’s not competitive (unless they want it to be), making it fantastic for team members to express themselves in a totally new way. It can also break down barriers and lead to deeper understanding between one another, nurturing a sense of community and better communication. Bonus point? It boosts creativity too, so you may even see your team come up with exciting new ideas! ;)
3. Let Your Team Make Their Own Perfume
A perfume-making workshop is an excellent team building activity for creative teams who appreciate sensory-driven activities and calm, interactive experiences. Here, the team will learn about different fragrance notes and how to blend them to create their idea of the perfect perfume.
It involves selecting scents, mixing them under guidance of a perfumer, then bottling the final product which they can take home. The whole process of making their own perfumes together is a unique opportunity to engage in a creative process that is both personal, yet collaborative.
By sharing their scent preferences and quirky combinations with one another, they can also learn more about each other’s tastes and personalities which strengthens their individual connections. Perfume-making creative workshops can be found at places such as Maison 21G and Scentopia.
4. Fire Up Team Morale In A Cooking Class
There’s a reason why team lunches are such a staple in team bonding activities, and that’s because food is simply one of the best ways to connect with one another! So why not bring your team for a cooking class where they can learn how to bake a decadent cake or a scrumptious main course together under the guidance of a professional chef?
It’s an incredibly fun team building activity, especially so if your team is filled with foodies and those who enjoy hands-on activities. Cooking together builds communication and trust while encouraging creativity and problem-solving skills as your team members will need to support each other to complete their cooking or baking tasks successfully (and deliciously!). Talk about one of the best ways to strengthen bonds!
Some of the best places to enjoy a fun cooking team building activity include Kitchen Showdown, Commune Kitchen, and ABC Cooking Studio.
5. Carry Out Non-Work Strategy Over A Board Game (Or Two!)
If there’s one team building activity where you can’t go wrong, it’s definitely board games. There are countless beloved board games available that suit a variety of interests, be it for small teams or large groups. Think classics like Monopoly and Settlers of Catan or more exciting modern ones like Pandemic, Cards Against Humanity, Exploding Kittens, and more.
Fun Fact: Did you know that Settlers of Catan is actually an old classic game that was first published in 1995? Most think that it’s a modern game because of its rising popularity over recent years but it’s actually been around for years now!
If the entire team enjoys a good old mental challenge and healthy competition, bring them to a board game cafe like Play Nation HQ or The Mind Cafe and let them vote on games they’d like to take on against one another. It’s one of our top favourite team building activities that encourages strategic thinking, communication, and collaboration, while setting a fun environment for banter and hours of laughter.
6. Bounce About With Bubble Soccer
Can you imagine bouncing about and bumping into your teammates in an inflatable bubble suit while trying to kick a soccer ball around? That, my friends, is the hilarious fun of bubble soccer.
Bubble soccer is a fun sport where players bounce off each other as they try to score goals while being decked out in a large inflatable bubble that covers their entire upper body and head. Teams can book a bubble soccer game with Bubble Bump Singapore for a suitable team building package.
It’s a fun yet physically active game that’s guaranteed to get everyone roaring in laughter while staying competitive and collaborative, making it one of our top cool team building activities for large teams who don’t mind being a little silly while getting active.
7. Solve Puzzles Together In Themed Escape Rooms
Completing escape room challenges with your friends is one thing, doing it with your workmates is a whole different beast altogether. Escape rooms like those offered in Xcape Singapore are basically immersive, themed experiences where teams are “locked” in a room and the only way to escape is to solve a series of puzzles and riddles in a set time limit.
The fun part of escape rooms is how the puzzles are often tied to a storyline, so teams must pay close attention and work together to uncover clues and unlock secrets to find their way out. It calls for intense collaboration, communication, and quick thinking to solve these complex puzzles, which also tends to bring out an adrenaline rush amongst teammates for a fun yet thrilling experience.
8. Get Those Arms Working With Dragon Boating
Dragon boating is a fun but vigorous water sport where teams paddle a long, narrow boat in unison to the beat of a drum.
While most people think of this water sport as a traditionally professional one, did you know that you can also participate as a team without experience? That’s because there are numerous team-building organisations that specialise in Dragon Boating such as Dragon Boat Innovate that offer brief yet effective training sessions to get everyone prepared to row in sync!
It’s one of the most exciting outdoor team building activities that bolsters team spirit, unity, and trust amongst one another as they work together to paddle in sync to reach the finish line. Just imagine rowing across the Kallang River against the stunning Marina Bay Sands skyline, how wonderful is that!
9. Embark On An Unexpectedly Fun Team-Building Activity, A Scavenger Hunt On Climate Change
You’ve heard of scavenger hunts, but have you ever heard of a scavenger hunt on climate change? This unique team-building activity is centred around raising awareness on climate change by putting participants through a role-playing scavenger hunt to collect resources while dealing with environmental catastrophes as narrated by the hunt’s facilitators.
The scavenger hunt goes up to 3 hours and it will take your team from the Merlion Park all the way to Far East Square on an immersive scavenger hunt across one of the most exciting spots in Singapore. It’s an interesting activity that engages your team in meaningful discussions and collective problem-solving that delivers a wonderful sense of accomplishment at the end.
Bonus Tip: Don’t forget to bring up to 1L of water with you in the thermoregulated Montigo Ace Bottle to stay hydrated as the scavenger hunt takes place at peak noon onwards, which gets really hot and humid!
Interested in getting your team on-board this adventure? Then check out Survive The Collapse to book your team bonding scavenger hunt with them! It’s like the Amazing Race, only better. ;)
10. Let Your Team Go Wild At Singapore’s Only Rage Room
If axe throwing isn’t enough, there’s always the good ol’ classic rage room at Singapore’s one and only, The Fragment Room. Think smashing porcelain plates, glassware, junk electronics, furniture, and more with a baseball bat, crowbar, or a weapon of your choice! Not to mention how you’ll also be decked out in safety gear, so there’s little to no chance to get injured by the broken stuff.
This high-energy team-bonding activity is one of the best around when it comes to giving your team a therapeutic outlet for stress while having heaps of fun in a safe environment (even though it looks like a crime scene), making it amazing for teams who regularly face highly stressful work situations. It’s also great for teams who aren’t afraid to get a little rowdy while trying something unconventional. ;)
The Fragment Room Opening Hours: 12pm - 10pm, daily
The Fragment Room Location: 490 MacPherson Rd, Singapore 368198
11. Hold A Volleyball Challenge & BBQ Party By The Beach
It would probably take most of your teammates a fair bit of travel, but bear with me because this is one of the best beach games you can enjoy with your team. It’s none other than a good ol’ volleyball and BBQ party by the beach, Pasir Ris Beach in particular.
This activity is just like what its title states; a beach volleyball tournament where teams compete against each other, followed by a relaxing BBQ party! It’s one of the best ways to get the team active and away from their screens to enjoy team bonding bond over a casual competition that requires teamwork for a fighting chance at winning, then unwind tensions and rivalries away over a yummy BBQ.
12. Unwind Over A Relaxing Candle Making Workshop
Did you think we left out candles since we already covered perfumes? Think again! A candle-making workshop is one of the most relaxing yet immersive corporate team building activities that teaches your team members a new skill while allowing them to de-stress in a calm environment.
The team will get a dedicated instructor to guide them through a step-by-step process on how to make their own candles from start to end. What’s more, the team can even bring their new handmade candles in their favourite scent back home to further unwind!
It’s a lovely activity that encourages creativity while offering participants a peaceful space to interact and share ideas in a non-competitive setting, leading to chances of deeper conversations and connections. You can check out places like Hush Candle and Sally’s Room for your next fun team bonding activity that’s centred around candle-making!
13. Crack High Scores With VR Gaming
Virtual Reality (VR) Gaming is the relatively new fun team-building activity that involves wearing VR headsets and relevant props to enter immersive worlds where they can enjoy a diverse range of interactive games and conquer challenges together.
From games that involve jail-breaking through a horde of zombies as a team of prisoners to safely transporting civilians through snowy fields together and more, the sheer variety of games will leave you and your team feeling spoiled for choice!
Your team will definitely enjoy the engaging team bonding experience they’ll get here, especially if they enjoy technology, gaming, and innovative experiences, or if they are already gamers themselves! You can check out VR gaming at dedicated centres in Singapore such as Go VR and Zero Latency.
14. Enjoy A Safe Shoot Out With Laser Clay Shooting
Laser clay shooting is a modern twist on traditional clay pigeon shooting, where participants use a modified shotgun that fires infrared beams at clay targets that are launched into the air. No pigeons are harmed in the making, and this activity is completely safe as no actual bullets are involved. Think of it as a fun, outdoor spin of a laser tag game.
Teams that love being outdoors, a lil bit of friendly competition, and the desire to experience a shooting sport will definitely enjoy this. Though it takes focus, precision, and quick reflexes to successfully hit the clay targets, you’ll find that the shared excitement of learning something new and improving a new skill together will form an unparalleled sense of camaraderie. Just a heads up that laser clay shooting is only available via bookings through Laser Clay Singapore as they don’t provide walk-in services.
15. Go For A Classic Laser Tag Match
If other shooting sport variations sound a little too much to handle, how about a classic game of laser tag instead? Laser tag needs little introduction since it’s been around for a long time now, but for those new to it, it’s essentially a team-based game where participants wear vests equipped with sensors and user laser guns to “tag” opponents by hitting the said sensors with infrared beams.
The main objective is to score points by “tagging” opponents while avoiding their lasers yourself. Laser tag typically takes place indoors so teams who aren’t fond of activities that require being outdoors will find this competitive game to be right up their alley. You can enjoy laser tag at dedicated venues like Laser Quest and DUX Laser Tag Singapore.
16. Bring Out Everyone’s Inner Barista
Got team members who can’t function without their daily cuppa? Then let’s teach them how to brew their very own essential cup of joe! A barista workshop is a fun, hands-on session that teaches participants the art of coffee making.
It starts from understanding the properties of different coffee beans to learning about different brewing techniques, followed by actually brewing your own coffee and learning how to create beautiful latte art. Your team members will get a chance to use professional coffee equipment to make their own coffee beverages under the guidance of a skilled barista.
Since coffee is widely loved by almost everyone, this activity is undoubtedly one of the most inclusive activities on this list! One of the more popular coffee workshops in Singapore is Common Man Coffee Roaster’s Coffee Corporate Workshop so do check them out.
17. Experience The Therapeutic Joy Of Making Terrariums
Looking for peace, tranquillity, and greenery? Let the team try their hand at making their very own terrarium at places like the J2 Studio & Workshop and Craftsforgreen Workshop! This fulfilling activity involves creating mini gardens inside glass containers, where participants can choose from a variety of plants, decorations, and more to design and assemble the terrarium of their dreams.
It’s a guided process where an instructor will provide the team with insights on plants and design techniques to really make the most out of it. With some plants being highly low maintenance, requiring little water and sunlight, you may even see your teammates placing it in the office as their silent little work buddy!
18. Keep It Bougie And Charter A Yacht
Let’s face it, some of your teammates would have probably seen other teams enjoying yacht parties as part of their annual corporate outings. Why not treat your team to the very same bougie experience if it’s within the fun budget? ;)
Chartering a yacht basically means taking a private cruise around Singapore’s coastline where participants can enjoy the luxury of the yacht’s amenities with fun team games, engage in water activities like swimming or snorkelling, or enjoy a relaxing siesta on the deck with food and drinks. It’s perfect for teams that are looking to reward themselves with a memorable, high-end experience, especially after a particularly busier than ever work period!
19. Du-et Together Over Karaoke
Did you know that singing has been scientifically proven to be a fantastic stress reliever? Which is why it’s no surprise that you’ll always have that one teammate asking everyone to join them for a round or two of karaoke.
Karaoke is also one of the simplest activities to carry out - just book a karaoke venue with the appropriate room size depending on how many are in the team, let everyone pick their favourite songs to sing to, order some snacks and drinks, and start singing away. It’s a fun way to break the ice as those who are shy may also be empowered to join in on the fun once they hear everyone else going off tune!
20. Volunteer In An Animal Shelter
Not many think of volunteering as a team-wide affair, but this fulfilling activity is one of the most compassionate ones that allow teams to bond over a shared sense of purpose while contributing to a meaningful cause.
Some activities that come with volunteering in an animal shelter include feeding, grooming, cleaning, and playing with the resident animals, be it dogs, cats, or even rabbits. Some shelters even allow volunteers to help out with administrative tasks and adoption drives when they are shorthanded. Some shelters the team can volunteer at are The Animal Lodge, Action For Singapore Dogs, and Animal Lovers League Singapore.
21. Race Each Other On Go-Karts
Some of us have unfulfilled Need For Speed dreams. Which is why it’s time to have them fulfilled together with a fun round or two of go-karting! This adrenaline-pumping team building activity sees participants race one another on a track in small, motorised go-karts.
Think multiple laps in a set amount of time, where each completed lap is timed to determine the fastest racer on the track. Teams that love to compete and those who simply can’t get enough of adrenaline-packed activities will definitely not want to miss out on this one at go-karting venues like HyperDrive and KF1 Karting Circuit!
