A virtual Christmas party can be awkward if it is just a long video call with everyone in a festive jumper. The trick is to give people something to do together. These ideas work for teams of any size.
A Team Escape Room
Split the team into small groups and give each group the same online escape room. Every group plays at once and the fastest wins. It gets people talking who would not normally work together, and it is easy to run.
Our team packs give each group a code and put all the times on one leaderboard. Silent Night and Ward 13 suit teams who like a scare. Harbour House is a murder case for teams who prefer detective work.
Christmas Quiz
A quiz is the easiest party to run on a call. Mix general Christmas questions with a round about the team. Use breakout rooms for teams and keep scores in a shared document.
Virtual Secret Santa
Set a budget, draw names and post the presents to people’s homes. Open them together on the call. Gifts that can be emailed, like an escape room code, save postage and arrive in time.
Festive Bake Off
Everyone bakes something before the party and shows it on camera. Vote for the best, the worst and the most ambitious.
Christmas Jumper Awards
Categories everyone can win: best homemade, most lights, most likely to be from last year.
Tips For A Good Virtual Party
- Keep it under 90 minutes.
- Hold it in work hours.
- Have one host who keeps things moving.
- Send something to everyone’s door first, even if it is just a mince pie.
See how our team escape rooms work, or get in touch and we will help you plan it.
