In the hustle and bustle of the corporate world, employees eagerly await the weekend to unwind and feel relaxed. But what if your employer fills the last working day of the week with fun, joy, and adventure?
Naturally, employees will feel motivated, refreshed, and relaxed while working. This, in turn, enhances productivity and creates a happier workplace that comes from just engaging and learning activities on the last working day of the week, called “Fun Friday.” It feels exciting
In this blog, stay tuned to explore what Fun Friday is, why it’s important, how it works, and the list of top corporate Fun Friday games.
What is Fun Friday?
Fun Friday is a corporate workplace activity when a company sets aside the last working day of the week for a small or mini event where companies organize fun games, dance, and celebrations to help employees relax, bond, and recharge before the weekend.
How Fun Friday was Introduced in India
In India, Fun Friday came as part of the global corporate culture introduced by multinational companies (MNCs) and IT firms in the late 1990s and 2000s. When global giants like Infosys, Wipro, IBM, Accenture, and TCS expanded, they brought with them Western workplace practices such as Casual Fridays, team-building activities, and employee engagement programs.
Why Fun Friday Is Important
Motivation, productivity, employee engagement, retention, team bonding, and social interaction are key to creating a happy and healthy workplace, and Fun Friday is a direct driver of these factors. Hence, it’s important for corporates.
A Gallup study found that teams with high social engagement have 21% greater profitability. Fun Friday activities are a direct driver of this social engagement.
Factors Make Fun Friday Important
- Improves Communication
- Improves Problem-Solving
- Increases Productivity
- Reduces Conflict
- Strengthen Team Bonding
- Improves Retention
- Boosts Morale & Motivation
Let’s explore the authentic list of fun Friday activities that is curated by an employee engagement expert of Acappella Consultants, a best team building agency in India.
List of Top Fun Friday Games
Here’s the top Fun Friday games commonly implemented by corporates.
1. Lift The Ball
Lifting the ball is a very simple and common activity used in corporates that helps to improve communication and collaboration, and it can be executed in a small space with some easy props.
Props Required
2 paper cups, one soft ball, and 6-7 pens.
2. Glass Pyramid Challenge with Balloons
This is a famous Fun Friday activity in which participants inflate a balloon inside a paper glass, then organize those glasses in a pyramid shape along with the inflated balloon. After placing the glass in the correct position, they deflate the balloon and repeat the same process with the remaining glasses until the pyramid is completed.
Activity Outcomes
Balance, Patience and Focus
Props Required
Balloons, Paper, Glass, and Table or Desk
3. Grab the Glass - Action & Reaction Challenge
Participants stand in two lines facing each other. A glass is placed between every pair. The facilitator calls out body parts in sequence (e.g., “ear,” “hair”), which participants must touch. Suddenly, the facilitator shouts, “Grab the glass!” and participants try to grab the glass between them. Whoever grabs the glass will be the winner.
Activity Outcomes
Focus, Reflexes, and Alertness.
Props Required
Glasses only
4. Pass the Hoopla
Teams with 3 to 15 or more participants form a chain by holding hands with one another. Starting from one end, a participant passes a hoopla ring over their body and onto the next participant without breaking the chain. The process continues until the hoopla successfully passes through all members and reaches the last participant. The team that completes the hoopla pass first is declared the winner.
Activity Outcomes
Problem Solving, Communication, Coordination, and fun
Props Required
Hoopla Only
5. Fill the Cup - Water Spoon Relay
All teams, along with their participants, start by filling a spoon with water at the starting point and carefully carrying it to a glass placed a short distance away. They pour the water into the glass and return, after which the next participant continues the same process in relay style. The team that fills the glass first is declared the winner.
Activity Outcomes
Strategy, Team Coordination, and Time Management
Props Required
Glasses, Spoons, and Water
6. Aim & Win - Bucket Ball Toss
In this activity, participants aim and throw a ball into a bucket placed a short distance away. The next participant from the same team then repeats the process. At the end, the team with the highest number of successful throws or balls in the bucket is declared the winner.
Activity Outcomes
Accuracy, Team Spirit, and Strategy
Props Required
Bucket or Basket, and Balls
7. Balloon Fight Game
In this fun and energetic game, each participant ties a balloon to their ankle using a string. The objective is to pop other players’ balloons while protecting your own. Everyone runs, dodges, and stomps to burst balloons, creating a mix of excitement and laughter. The last person left with an unpopped balloon is declared the winner.
Activity Outcomes
Accuracy, Team Spirit, and Strategy
Props Required
Threads and Balloons
8. Burst the Balloon Race
Participants are divided into teams (usually 3–4 teams). Each member, one by one, inflates a balloon, carries it to a chair placed at a distance, and bursts it by sitting on it (using hips or bums). Once a balloon is burst, the next teammate continues the process. The team that bursts all their balloons first wins the challenge.
Props Required
Chairs and Balloons
Activity Outcomes
Team coordination, enthusiasm, and lots of laughter.
9. Glass Balance Pyramid Relay
Teams are divided into groups. From Point A, one member at a time carries a balloon balanced on their head (without using their hands). They walk to Point B, where they carefully place the balloon to build a pyramid structure. The relay continues until the pyramid is completed. The team that completes the pyramid first (without dropping or touching the balloons) is the winner.
Activity Outcomes
Balance, focus, patience, and teamwork
Props Required
Balloons Only
10. Team Rope Pyramid
In this activity, a team is given multiple ropes, with each member holding one end. Using only these ropes, they must carefully lift and place glasses to build a pyramid structure. Since no one is allowed to touch the glasses directly, the task demands strong coordination, clear communication, and a smart strategy. The challenge continues until one team completes the pyramid, and the team that finishes first without collapsing it is declared the winner.
Activity Outcomes
Teamwork, planning, patience, and problem-solving
Props Required
Ropes as per the team size, Paper, Glass, and Rubber Bands
Author’s Insights
From my own experience of organizing Fun Friday sessions while working at GreyOrange, I realized how impactful these activities can be. I’ve seen how simple activities can transform workplace energy. During a Balloon Stomp Challenge, the entire office, from interns to managers, was laughing and cheering together. The positive energy carried into the following week, with a noticeable boost in productivity and collaboration.