Introduction
Looking for some fun games to play in Slack? We’ve got you covered!
Slack isn’t just for messages, but it can also help you add a bit of fun to your workday. The Slack App Directory is a treasure trove of fun apps that you can install on your workspace. In no time, you will see the team bonding magic happen.
It doesn’t matter if your team is fully remote, hybrid, or just spread across time zones; Slack games are an easy way to spark laughter, build connections, and improve morale.
In this blog, you’ll find a list of Slack apps, games, and integrations that will help you step up your team-building game. Let’s get into it!
Slack App Games to Play At Work
In this section, you’ll find some fun in-Slack games that you can enjoy with your team. They may not necessarily require you to install an app. Here’s the list:
1. Trivia Tuesdays
Trivia is engaging, fast-paced and adds a bit of friendly competition among teams. It is a must-have in your weekly game rotation. You can run quick themed rounds on movies, sports, or TV Shows and let teams compete for bragging rights. It’s easy to play asynchronously or timed, and apps like Tacos & Trivia have an in-built leaderboard so you don’t have to track scores manually.
2. Would You Rather (This or That)
A fun and quick game that makes for a great way to break the ice. Post questions like “Would you rather have super hearing or super vision?” and let your coworkers vote for your favorite option. Bonus points if you debate in the thread.
3. Icebreaker Questions
Sometimes all you need is the right question to get people talking. Share an icebreaker like “What’s your guilty pleasure snack?” and watch the channel light up with replies. Slack apps make it even easier to keep the conversations flowing without extra effort. You can schedule, view and shuffle the questions before posting as well!
4. Tic Tac Toe
A quick and easy game to play with your coworkers, Tic-Tac-Toe is the perfect 5-minute team-building game. Play one-on-one in a Slack thread or turn it into a quick tournament for the whole team.
5. Hangman
Another retro favorite that works beautifully in Slack. Post a word with blank spaces and let teammates guess letters in the thread. You can pick a theme like places or movies beforehand. Hangman is a bit suspenseful and a great way to challenge coworkers’ vocabulary.
6. Daily Anagrams
Challenge your team with a scrambled word each morning and see who can solve it first. Great for brain warm-ups and daily engagement. With Slack apps like Ricotta, you can automate this so no one has to come up with words manually.
7. GIF wars
Pick a theme like “Monday mood” or “Best movie villain” and have teammates respond with GIFs. The funniest or most creative GIF wins, based on emoji votes in the channel. It’s silly, fast, and adds plenty of humor to any channel.
8. Virtual Scavenger Hunt
Bring energy to Slack with a digital scavenger hunt. Post prompts like “Find something red near you” or “Share your favorite coffee mug” and teammates reply with photos. The results are often funny, personal, and a great peek into each other’s daily spaces.
9. Rock Paper Scissors
Settle disputes the old-fashioned way, right inside Slack. Two teammates face off using ✊ ✋ ✌️ reactions in their DMs. It’s quick, playful, and perfect for deciding who has to take the next meeting notes. You can play RPS in the Tacos & Trivia app.
10. Emoji Movie Guess
Turn your Slack channel into a movie theater with a twist. Post a string of emojis like 🦖🌴🚁 and watch the guesses roll in (“Jurassic Park!”). It’s a lighthearted game that’s especially fun as a weekly kickoff tradition.
Tip: You can find Moji Mondays on the Tacos & Trivia app.
Slack Apps, Integrations and Bots
These Slack apps will your team step up their daily team-building ritual. Schedule games in channels and see the magic happen.
1. Tacos & Trivia
A playful Slack app built to bring teams together with fun, lighthearted games. It features daily challenges, trivia, GIF battles, longest word challenge and fun icebreakers. You can also schedule games, set admin controls and step up your team’s competition with an in-built leaderboard.
2. Ricotta Games
Another solid choice if you’re looking for fun Slack games and quizzes. With 28+ games, Ricotta focuses on short, lightweight activities that slot easily into the workday. Great for remote teams who want automatic games like Daily Anagrams, Weekly Connections, Word of The Day and more.
3. HeyTaco
A positivity booster. Teams send each other tacos as a way of showing appreciation, and over time, it turns into a playful recognition system. Simple, fun, and surprisingly effective for morale.
4. Donut
Perfect for teams that want more organic connections. Donut pairs coworkers randomly for virtual coffee chats and helps new hires feel included. It works quietly in the background and sparks real conversations.
5. Billy
This one helps manage birthday and work anniversary celebrations in Slack. Instead of someone remembering dates manually, Billy handles the reminders and makes it easy to celebrate milestones.
6. GameMonk
Focuses on short learning and training games that double up as team-building activities. A good fit if you want engagement mixed with professional development.
7. BirthdayBot
Another option for keeping track of birthdays. It can collect dates, announce them in channels, and let teammates drop wishes right in Slack. Keeps celebrations consistent without the awkward “who remembered” moments.
8. Guul
Known for its quick check-ins and quizzes. It can run trivia, pulse surveys, and lightweight engagement activities, making it versatile for both fun and feedback.
9. Doozy
A broader team engagement app. It offers games, icebreakers, and even wellbeing activities like guided stretches. Useful if you’re looking for variety under one roof.
10. Watercooler Trivia
Built specifically for trivia lovers. It runs customizable quizzes that land in Slack on a set schedule, and results get shared automatically. A good pick if your team is big on trivia challenges.
Free Slack Apps For Teams
These Slack apps are free and don’t require a credit card or payment. Simply install them on your workspace and get going!
1. CodeNames
The classic board game made for Slack. Teams give one-word clues to help each other guess the right words on the grid. It’s free, competitive and perfect for small groups who want something a little more strategic.
2. Wordsgame
A word-building game that is played in a Slack channel. Players race each other to create words from a random set of letters. Wordsgame is quick to play and surprisingly addictive when you need a short brain break.
3. DiceBot
Sometimes you just need to roll the dice. DiceBot lets you do that in Slack with a simple command. Great for roleplaying games, fun challenges or even deciding who has to make the next coffee run.
4. Icanhazdadjoke
As the name suggests, this one is all about dad jokes. Add it to Slack and you’ll get a random groaner on demand. It is silly, free and may get at least a few eye-rolls.
5. MeltingPot
An app for sparking conversations through icebreaker-style questions. It drops prompts into your channel and gets people chatting without much effort.
Conclusion
Slack games aren’t just a way to kill time; they also help teams bond, reduce stress and bring a little fun into the workday. The games mentioned above will help your team feel more connected. Do give them a try!
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FAQs about Slack Games
1. What are the best Slack games for remote teams?
Popular picks include trivia, word games, emoji guessing games and icebreakers. They’re easy to play asynchronously and fit naturally into Slack channels.
2. Are there free Slack apps for games?
Yes, there are several free apps like CodeNames, Wordsgame, and DiceBot. Many paid apps, including Tacos & Trivia, also offer free tiers so you can try them out with your team.
3. Can you play trivia on Slack?
Absolutely. Apps like Tacos & Trivia and Ricotta Games let you run trivia quizzes directly in Slack, complete with leaderboards and results sharing.
4. What are the best Slack integrations for team building?
Donut (for coffee chats), Polly (for polls), and Tacos & Trivia (for games and trivia) are among the most popular integrations for boosting team culture and engagement.
