10 Tabletop Games Your Team Will Love (and Why They Work)
- Holly Hartman
- May 4
- 2 min read
Tired of team-building activities that fall flat? Tabletop games aren’t just for fun—they're powerful tools for collaboration, creativity, and connection. At Good Tabletop Gaming, we curate game nights that bring your team together in ways that actually stick.
Here are 10 of our go-to games—and why they work so well for modern teams.
🎲 10 Tabletop Games for Team Building
1. The Resistance / Avalon
Why it works:Builds trust, sharpens deduction, and gets your team talking. Great for uncovering hidden leadership skills and observing team communication styles.
2. Just One
Why it works:A brilliant word association game for teams. Encourages creativity, quick thinking, and inclusive participation—even for introverts.
3. Codenames
Why it works:Encourages strategic thinking and teamwork under pressure. Great for building lateral communication across departments.
4. Cascadia
Why it works:Visually calming, easy to learn, and builds focus and decision-making. Ideal for mixed-experience groups and decompressing teams.
5. Dixit
Why it works:A storytelling game that blends imagination and interpretation. Fosters empathy, creativity, and perspective-taking.
6. King of Tokyo
Why it works:Fast-paced and energetic—great for ice-breaking. A bit of luck and lots of laughs makes it a strong morale booster.
7. Pandemic (or Forbidden Island)
Why it works:Teaches true collaboration with a shared goal. Helps teams practice communication under stress—without real-world stakes.
8. Decrypto
Why it works:Creative, fast-paced, and hilarious under pressure. Great for teams who love puzzles and wordplay.
9. Wavelength
Why it works:Excellent for team alignment and interpreting one another’s thinking styles. Think: strategy meets gut instinct.
10. Sushi Go Party!
Why it works:Quick, light drafting game that balances competition with fun. Easy to learn, replayable, and beginner-friendly.
🎯 Bonus: Custom Curated Experiences
Every GTG event is tailored to your team’s needs—whether that’s communication building, stress relief, leadership training, or just letting loose. We’ll help you pick the perfect games to match your goals, vibe, and group size.
Ready to upgrade your next team event? We bring the games, the facilitation, and the connection.
👥 About the Facilitators
Good Tabletop Gaming (GTG) is led by Matthew Bielanski and Holly Hartman, two experienced facilitators who bring professionalism, play, and people-first values to every event.
🎲 Matthew Bielanski is a lifelong gamer and seasoned Game Master with over 20 years of experience running RPG campaigns, organizing game conventions, and hosting strategic corporate play sessions.
🌟 Holly Hartman is a multi–award-winning community builder, certified group facilitator, and leadership expert with over 250+ hosted events. She’s known for blending fun with strategy, inclusion, and intentional design.
Together, they turn simple game nights into culture-shifting experiences that help teams reconnect—no screens, no stress.
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