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The Best Virtual Games for Remote Teams in 2025: Fun Friday Activities That Actually Work
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- Raleigh Jones
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The Best Virtual Games for Remote Teams in 2025: Fun Friday Activities That Actually Work
Remote and hybrid work is the new normal, but the core challenge remains:
how do you keep your team connected and energized—especially on a Friday afternoon?
We’ve tested dozens of platforms to find virtual team games that are genuinely fun, inclusive, and frictionless. Perfect for Fun Fridays, team building, culture days, or spontaneous morale boosts.
What Makes a Great Virtual Team Game in 2025?
- Zero-Download & Browser-Based – Joining should be as easy as clicking a link.
- Inclusive for All – Games must engage both introverts and extroverts.
- Quick to Start – Fun should begin in under 5 minutes.
- Scalable – Works for teams of 4–6 or large all-hands of 50+.
Our Top 10 Virtual Team Games for 2025 (Ranked)
1. TEQ (That Escalated Quickly) – Our #1 Pick for 2025
Best For: Hilarious, zero-friction fun for teams of any size.
How it Works: Host creates a room instantly, shares a link, players join from any device—no accounts or downloads.
Why It's #1:
- Free & browser-based
- Works for 4 to 100+ players
- Perfect for hybrid teams
- Clean, professional UI
2. Jackbox Games
Best For: Teams who already love party packs.
How it Works: Host buys a pack and screen-shares on Zoom or Teams.
Why It's Great: Legendary games like Quiplash and Murder Trivia Party.
Catch: Requires a host to purchase + stream.
3. Gartic Phone
Best For: Creative chaos and hilarious drawings.
How it Works: Draw → describe → draw again → chaos.
Why It's Great: Free, simple, and guaranteed laughter.
4. Codenames Online
Best For: Strategic teams and word lovers.
How it Works: Spymasters give clues to identify words.
Why It's Great: Collaborative, thoughtful fun.
5. Skribbl.io
Best For: Fast, fun Pictionary-style games.
How it Works: One player draws while others guess.
Why It's Great: A timeless, free classic.
6. Among Us
Best For: Dedicated game nights.
How it Works: Crewmates vs. impostors in social deduction.
Why It's Great: Suspenseful, chaotic, endlessly replayable.
Catch: Requires download.
7. Kahoot! (Custom Quizzes)
Best For: High-energy quizzes and trivia.
How it Works: Hosts create a quiz; players join by PIN.
Why It's Great: Perfect for learning + fun.
8. GeoGuessr (Team Mode)
Best For: Exploration and teamwork.
How it Works: Teams guess locations using Street View.
Why It's Great: Surprisingly engaging and collaborative.
Catch: Free version is limited.
9. Scattergories Online
Best For: Fast-thinking, word-based fun.
How it Works: Think of words that start with a given letter.
Why It's Great: Classic and very easy to explain.
10. Tabletop Simulator
Best For: Hardcore board game fans.
How it Works: Full simulation of thousands of board & card games.
Why It's Great: Unlimited variety.
Catch: Heavy download + paid.
How to Choose the Right Game for Your Team
- 15-Minute Boost: TEQ, Skribbl.io
- 30–60 Minute Fun Friday: Jackbox, Gartic Phone
- Strategic Team Building: Codenames
- Large All-Hands (50+): TEQ, Kahoot
Host Tip:
A quick AV check + rule explanation = 10x smoother game.
FAQ
Q: What if my team is hybrid?
Use games where everyone joins from their own device—TEQ, Kahoot!, Jackbox (with strong internet).
Q: Are these games free?
TEQ, Codenames, Skribbl.io, Gartic Phone = free.
Jackbox & Tabletop Simulator = paid (host only).
Q: How do I include introverts?
Choose games with anonymous or written participation—TEQ voting, Codenames clues.
Ready to Level Up Your Team Culture?
Pick one of these games for your next Fun Friday and watch the energy spike 🚀