Remote teams thrive on moments of shared play. Done well, online charades becomes a low‑stakes ritual that builds trust and renews energy. This toolkit gives you a plug‑and‑play agenda, inclusive word sets, and facilitation scripts you can drop into your next stand‑up, all‑hands, or social hour.

Agenda templates

10‑minute energizer

• 1 min: Welcome and rules (no speaking, use gestures, 60‑second turns)
• 6 min: Two rounds, easy categories (Actions, Animals)
• 2 min: Shout‑outs (most creative, funniest moment)
• 1 min: Transition back to work

20‑minute team showdown

• 2 min: Rules + house signals
• 15 min: Three rounds (Actions → Occupations → Movies)
• 3 min: Debrief: “What helped you guess faster?”

Inclusive prompt sets

• Actions: Whispering, Tip‑toeing, Juggling, Sledding, Zoom wave
• Office life: Daily stand‑up, Coffee break, Brainstorming, Deadline, Whiteboard
• Tech & comms: Screenshot, Calendar invite, Muted microphone, Wi‑Fi signal, Emoji

Avoid niche pop culture. Favor universal, workplace‑safe prompts.

Facilitation scripts

“We’ll play for 60 seconds per turn. Act without speaking; teammates guess out loud. Use our shared signals: fingers for number of words, ear tug for ‘sounds like.’ One pass allowed per turn.”

“Captains, please call your next actor in chat. Everyone else, cheer loudly when you hear a correct guess.”

Accessibility & inclusion

• Encourage seated‑friendly acting where needed.
• Offer non‑acting roles (scorekeeper, emcee).
• Keep cameras on but allow audio‑only for comfort.

Start small, keep it joyful, and repeat monthly. Consistency beats extravagance. Open /play to run your first energizer today.