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1. Party it up over Zoom . This is the most obvious option: a straight-up Zoom party that’s all play and no work. Team members can compete to create the best holiday Zoom background and try on funny filters together. If you want to be really generous, you might even consider sending out grocery store gift cards or snack baskets so that your team can enjoy company- funded treats. The downside of this option is that it doesn’t work well for big teams — it’s best if everyone can fit on one Zoom screen. 2. Arrange a recipe swap. If you can’t have a bake-off in person, encourage your team members to submit their favorite holiday recipes in a group chat, then share photos of anything they make! Everyone needs to eat, pandemic or no pandemic, and holiday dishes are always crowd pleasers. 3. Collaborate on a holiday playlist. Some people hate Christmas music, but there’s no doubt that it sets the mood. You can create camaraderie with your team by inviting everyone to submit their favorite holiday songs and then build a company playlist on Spotify or YouTube for your whole crew to enjoy.
4. Organize a virtual Secret Santa. Did you know that there’s a free online Secret Santa generator that can round up your team, draw names, and even host a wish list? It’s called Elfster.com, and it could be a lifesaver for you this season.
5. Host a long-distance movie night. Thanks to platforms like Kast and Kosmi, you can invite your whole office to a movie night in the comfort of their own homes. Kast, for example, will let up to 100 people watch a film simultaneously. Additionally, both services work with any streaming platform, so the world of classic Christmas movies is your oyster! If you want to get fancy, send out a selection of popcorn to your employees ahead of time.
I got some of these ideas from OfficeNinjas.com, and it’s a great resource if you’re looking for more tips! I hope that whatever option you choose, you make sure to do something with your team this year. We could all use a bit more cheer in our lives right now.
Wishing you happy holidays!
3 NEW GAMES TO ENTERTAIN YOU THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS Snowed In for Christmas? It’s Board Game Time!
Jungle Book,” this is the board game for you! The Alpha is a beautifully illustrated strategic game where players act as pack leaders and compete with other players to acquire territory and snag the best food. Gameplay is done in rounds that include four stages: stalk, chase, resolve, and advance. The game is rated for 3–6 players ages 10 and up.
“Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the games are so delightful …”
Those might not be the exact lyrics from the famous Christmas carol, but it’s true that decks of cards and various board games get many families through the holiday season. You can only rewatch “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” so many times before the jokes grow stale. While new movie releases can be fun, many have been stalled this year because of the pandemic. Luckily, board games are still coming out on schedule. If you’re on the hunt for alternatives to Monopoly, Clue, and Scrabble, check out these fresh 2020 games, which all come recommended by the experts at Thrillist. 1. THE ALPHA: A NATURE LOVER’S DREAM GAME If your childhood dream was joining a wolf pack like Mowgli in “The
pedigree! Everyone 12 and over will want a seat at the table. 3. GETCREWD: A PLAYGROUND FOR MOVIE BUFFS This card game comes in a retro- style film can, and that single trait speaks volumes. In this PG-13-rated game, you play a film producer in search of the perfect actor, director, and crew to make your movie happen. However, the deck will keep throwing obstacles in your way, including everything from flash floods to writers’ strikes. If you have a competitive side, you’ll love this mad scramble to the finish line.
2. HALF TRUTH: BRILLIANT MINDS MEET HERE
If you’re a fan of Trivial Pursuit, you’ll love Half Truth. At its heart, it’s a trivia game, but it ups the stakes by giving players the opportunity to bet on how many correct answers they’ll get. Really though, there’s only one thing you need to know about this game, and Thrillist said it best: “It’s the brainchild of legendary Magic: The Gathering creator Richard
Garfield and 74-time Jeopardy! winner Ken Jennings.” What a
With these games in your cabinet, you won’t even notice the snowbanks outside!
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