Looking for quick and fun ways to take a break at work?
Paper games to play at office are a great way to relax, laugh, and bond with your coworkers. You don’t need fancy stuff – just some paper, pens, and a good mood!
These games are easy, creative, and perfect for all kinds of teams.
Whether you’re bored at your desk or waiting for a meeting to start, these paper games can make office time more fun.
Some are silly, some are smart, and all of them are sure to bring smiles. So grab your coworkers and get ready to play!
Here’s a big list of fun and simple paper games to play at office.
You can play some in just a few minutes, while others are great for small groups or teams. Use them during breaks, lunches, or slow afternoons.
No screens needed – just paper, pens, and a little imagination! Let the games begin!
Quick Laughs (5-Minute Games)
Need a break that doesn’t take forever?
These games are fast, fun, and full of laughs. You only need five minutes to play them!
They’re great for a quick smile between meetings or while waiting for lunch. No setup, no stress – just grab some paper and go.
Perfect for busy days when you want a little fun without wasting time.
Tic-Tac-Toe Tournament
Best out of 5, with funky doodle rules.
This is a fun twist on the classic Xs and Os game.
Play against your coworkers in a “best out of 5” match. Make it silly by adding doodle rules!
For example, each X or O must have a funny face or a hat. The person who wins 3 games first is the champ.
It’s quick, funny, and a great way to take a break at work.
Dots and Boxes
Keep adding lines until someone rules the board.
Start with a grid of dots on paper. Take turns drawing one line between two dots.
When you complete a box, write your initials inside it. Keep going until all boxes are filled.
The person with the most boxes at the end wins!
It starts slow but gets super fun as the page fills up. Try it during lunch or coffee breaks!
Hangman
Classic game, but try it with office jargon!
One person thinks of a word and draws lines for each letter.
The other person guesses letters one by one. Each wrong guess adds a part to the stick figure.
You can make it fun by using only office words – like “coffee,” “deadline,” or “meeting.”
It’s a cool way to learn new words and laugh a little during work time.
Paper Fortune Teller
Fill with fun dares or trivia.
Fold a paper into the shape of a fortune teller (you may know it as a “cootie catcher”). Inside, write funny dares or fun trivia questions.
Ask a coworker to pick a number or color, then open and close the paper that many times.
Give them their “fortune” or challenge!
It’s fun to get people smiling and moving during the day.
Pictionary on Paper
One person draws, the other guesses.
One person draws something. The other tries to guess what it is.
Set a timer for one minute per drawing. Use only paper and pen. No talking or spelling allowed!
Make it office-themed or random. People will laugh a lot, even if the drawings are super silly.
It’s fun, fast, and great for small groups.
Scribble Game
One scribbles a random shape, another turns it into a picture.
One person draws a random, messy shape on paper. It can be squiggly, zigzag, or just weird!
Then the other person has to turn that scribble into a real picture.
Maybe it becomes a dog, a robot, or a funny face. Take turns and get creative.
There are no wrong answers – just fun drawings and big laughs!
Word Ladder
Change one letter at a time to reach a new word.
Start with one word, like “cold.” Then change one letter at a time to make new words.
For example: cold → cord → card → ward → warm. Each new word must be a real word.
Try to reach the final word in the fewest steps. It’s a brain workout and a great way to pass the time!
Story Chains
One sentence per person, build a wild tale.
Sit in a circle or around a table. One person writes the first sentence of a story. Then the next person adds another sentence.
Keep going around, one sentence at a time. The story gets wilder and funnier with each turn!
You never know how it will end. It’s perfect for laughs and teamwork.
What’s the Word?
Describe a mystery word without using key terms.
One person picks a mystery word, like “computer.”
They give clues to help others guess it, but can’t use certain words like “keyboard” or “screen.” It’s like charades with words!
You must be clever with your clues. The first person to guess the word wins.
It’s fun, fast, and makes you think!
Office Bingo
Fill the card with daily office quirks. First to five wins!
Make a bingo card with things you see or hear at work – like “someone says ‘Let’s circle back’” or “printer jam.”
As your day goes on, mark off the boxes. First person to get five in a row wins!
It’s a funny way to notice silly office habits and stay entertained during meetings or breaks.
Brain Teasers & Word Play
Love puzzles or tricky words? This section is for you.
These games make your brain think in fun ways. You’ll play with words, solve clues, and maybe even learn something new.
They’re perfect for people who like a good challenge or want to feel smart and silly at the same time.
Play solo or with a buddy – it’s up to you!
Word Association Chains
Keep it going fast or you’re out!
Start with one word, like “coffee.” The next person says the first word that comes to mind, like “mug.”
Then someone else says “tea,” and so on. You have to answer fast!
If you take too long or repeat a word, you’re out. The last person left is the winner.
It’s a quick-thinking game and super fun to play with a group.
Anagram Challenge
Rearrange letters to find new words.
Pick a long word, like “presentation.”
Everyone tries to make as many new words as they can using only those letters, like “pen,” “tone,” or “train.”
Set a timer for 2–3 minutes. When time’s up, compare your lists. The person with the most real words wins!
Great for word lovers and brainy fun.
Name That Acronym
Make up funny meanings for real acronyms.
Take a real acronym, like “HR” or “CEO,” and make up funny new meanings.
For example, “HR” could become “Hilarious Raccoon.”
Everyone takes turns sharing their silly ideas. You can vote on the funniest one.
It’s a great way to laugh at boring office terms and get creative.
Word Scramble Races
Mix and match words, fastest wins!
Write a scrambled word on paper, like “KEDAS” for “DESK.”
Show it to everyone at the same time. The first person to figure it out gets a point.
Keep going with more words. You can set a theme, like office items or animals. The player with the most points at the end wins.
It’s fast and exciting!
Categories
Pick a letter, then list a word in each category.
Pick a letter, like “B.” Then choose some categories—like food, country, animal, and movie.
Everyone has to write one word for each category that starts with that letter.
For example: banana, Brazil, bear, Batman. Set a timer to make it tricky!
After time’s up, compare answers. Unique words get more points!
Crossword Creation
Make a mini crossword for a teammate.
Make a mini crossword puzzle just for a teammate.
Choose 5–10 words they’ll know – maybe inside jokes or office terms. Write clues for each word and draw a small crossword grid.
Give it to your coworker to solve. It’s a fun challenge and shows off your puzzle-making skills!
Rebus Puzzle Drawing
Draw a phrase using pictures/symbols.
Use drawings and symbols to show a common phrase or saying.
For example, draw an eye + a heart + the letter “U” for “I love you.” Your coworker has to guess the phrase from your pictures. No words allowed in the drawing!
It’s a fun mix of art, guessing, and brainpower.
Two Truths and a Lie (on paper)
Guess the fib!
Write down three short facts about yourself – two are true, and one is a lie.
Give the list to a coworker and let them guess which one isn’t real. Then switch!
It’s a funny way to learn new things about your teammates and see who’s the best at spotting lies.
The Office Poet
Create a haiku or limerick about the boss.
Try writing a haiku (3 lines, with 5-7-5 syllables) or a limerick (a 5-line funny poem) about your boss, your team, or work life. Keep it kind and silly!
Then share your poem with others.
You can even have a poetry contest to pick the funniest or most clever one.
Alphabet Story
Every sentence starts with the next letter in the alphabet.
Write a short story where each sentence starts with the next letter of the alphabet.
Start with “A,” like “Alex was late to work.”
Then “B” could be “But no one noticed.” Keep going until “Z.”
It’s a fun writing challenge and can lead to some very silly stories!
Team Games & Icebreakers
These games help people talk, laugh, and work together.
They’re great for new teams, small groups, or any time you want to break the ice. No one has to be super smart or super funny – just ready to join in.
You’ll get to know your coworkers better while having a good time. Some might even become your new favorite team activities!
Pass the Doodle
Each person adds to a drawing blindly.
Start by drawing one small shape or line on a piece of paper. Then fold the paper to hide part of the drawing.
Pass it to the next person, who adds their own doodle without seeing the whole thing. Keep passing it around!
At the end, unfold it and see the wild, silly picture you all created together.
Paper Airplane Contest
Build & fly, the farthest one wins.
Give everyone a piece of paper. Each person folds their best paper airplane.
Go outside or find a big open space. One at a time, throw your planes. The plane that flies the farthest wins!
You can even give bonus points for style or coolest design. It’s quick, easy, and a blast!
Paper Charades
Write actions on slips, act them out!
Write fun actions on small slips of paper – like “dancing,” “typing,” or “eating pizza.”
Fold them and mix them in a hat or bowl. One person picks a slip and acts out the action. No talking allowed!
The others try to guess what it is. Great for laughing and getting everyone moving.
Draw Your Job
No words, only images. Can they guess it?
Take a blank piece of paper and draw what you do at work – but you can’t use any words!
Just pictures, symbols, or cartoons. Then show it to your coworkers and see if they can guess your job.
It’s a fun way to see how people view their roles, and it’s perfect for creativity breaks.
The Logo Game
Sketch brand logos from memory.
Pick famous brands like Nike, McDonald’s, or Apple. Without looking them up, try drawing their logos from memory on paper.
Then compare the drawings with others. Some will be spot-on, and some will be hilarious!
See who remembers logos the best – it’s harder than you think!
Who Am I?
Write a name and tape it on someone’s forehead.
Write the name of a famous person, cartoon character, or coworker on a sticky note.
Without showing them, tape it to someone’s forehead
They have to guess “Who am I?” by asking yes or no questions. Everyone takes turns.
It’s super silly and fun for groups!
Guess the Drawing
Draw with your non-dominant hand!
Grab a pen with your non-dominant hand (the one you don’t usually write with).
Try to draw a picture of something simple, like a cat or a sandwich. Then everyone else guesses what it is!
It’s hard, messy, and really funny. The worse the drawing, the more people laugh!
Slogan Remix
Create fake slogans for real companies.
Pick a real company like Nike or McDonald’s. Now, make a new, funny slogan for it!
For example, change “Just Do It” to “Just Nap It.” Everyone takes turns sharing their made-up slogans. Vote on the best, worst, or silliest one.
Great for laughs and creativity!
Office Awards
Make funny superlatives for coworkers.
Make up fun award titles for your coworkers – like “Fastest Email Typer,” “Best Snack Stash,” or “Most Likely to Say ‘Let’s circle back.’”
Write them on paper certificates and hand them out.
It’s a fun way to celebrate each other in a silly, kind way!
Team Trivia
Write trivia questions about your office/team.
Create trivia questions about your team or office.
Examples: “Who drinks the most coffee?” or “What’s the color of the meeting room wall?”
Divide into teams and write answers on paper. Keep score and see who knows the office best!
It’s fun, friendly, and great for bonding.
Creative Chaos and Silly Made-Ups
Let your imagination go wild!
These games are all about drawing, writing, or dreaming up weird and funny ideas.
There are no wrong answers here. Just paper, pens, and a lot of creativity. Perfect for people who like to doodle, invent, or joke around.
Be as silly or smart as you want – the fun comes from whatever you create.
Paper Origami Challenge
Fold the best crane or frog.
Everyone gets a piece of paper and tries to fold something cool – like a paper crane, frog, or hat. You can look up simple folding steps or go freestyle!
When you’re done, show off your creations. Vote for the most creative, neatest, or funniest design.
It’s calming, creative, and fun to compare shapes.
Design-a-Desk
Sketch your dream desk setup.
Grab a blank sheet and draw your dream desk setup.
Add cool chairs, lots of snacks, plants, fancy tech – whatever you want!
It can be super realistic or totally wild. Then share your designs with your coworkers.
You might even get fun new ideas for your real desk!
Meme Madness
Draw or write out your best office meme.
Make your own office meme using just paper.
You can draw a picture or write a funny caption. Think of something that happens at work that makes people laugh.
Like, “When it’s 4:59 PM and your boss starts a meeting…” Then share your memes around!
It’s great for some mid-day laughs.
Mini Comic Strips
4-panel comic about office life.
Fold a paper into four boxes and make a short comic strip about life at work.
Maybe someone forgets their password again or the printer breaks (again!). Keep it simple and funny. Stick figures are fine!
Then pass your comics around for others to read. It’s storytelling with a twist!
Job Interview Gone Wrong
Script a silly Q&A.
Write a silly script with a partner.
One person plays the boss, the other is the job applicant. Ask wild or weird questions, and give funny answers.
For example: “Can you speak dolphin?” “Yes, fluently!” Act it out or just read it together.
It’s creative, goofy, and great for team fun.
Emoji Code
Replace words with emojis. Decode it!
Write a sentence or short message, but replace some words with emojis!
For example: “I 🍕 on Friday while watching 📺.” Give it to a coworker and see if they can decode what it says.
Take turns creating and solving each other’s emoji messages.
It’s like a secret code – funny and full of surprises!
The Paper Island Game
You’re stuck on an island—draw items to survive.
Pretend you’re stuck on a desert island with just a sheet of paper.
Now draw 5 things you’d want with you to survive. Maybe food, tools, or even a pet monkey!
Then show and explain your drawings to others.
It’s fun to see what everyone chooses – and who would survive the longest!
Monster Builder
One draws the head, folds, and next draws the body, etc.
Fold a paper into thirds. One person draws a monster’s head at the top, then folds it so the next person can’t see it.
The next person draws the body, folds it, and then someone draws the legs. Unfold it at the end to reveal your strange, surprise monster!
It’s always weird – and always funny!
Visual Telephone
Draw, fold, describe, draw—it gets weird fast.
Start by drawing something simple, like a house or a cat.
Fold the paper so only part of the drawing shows. Pass it to the next person, who must guess what it is and describe it in writing.
The next person reads the description and tries to draw it again. Keep going!
The final drawing is always way off – and hilarious.
Invent-a-Product
Draw and pitch a fake product idea.
Think of a silly new product that doesn’t exist – like a sandwich-making robot or shoes that glow when you dance.
Draw it on paper, then write a short “pitch” explaining what it does.
Share with the group and try to “sell” your invention like you’re on a game show.
It’s a mix of fun, art, and imagination!
Just Plain Silly
These games are goofy, weird, and full of laughs. Nothing serious here – just pure fun.
You might make up jokes, act things out, or even build tiny paper towers. It’s all about being playful and letting loose.
Great for stress relief or shaking off a boring day. The sillier you are, the better these games get!
Sticky Note Sketch-Off
Mini masterpieces on sticky notes.
Grab a sticky note and a pen. You have just a tiny space to draw your best mini artwork!
Set a theme like “animals” or “office chaos.” Give everyone 2–3 minutes to draw.
Then line them up and vote for the funniest, most creative, or best tiny masterpiece.
It’s quick, artsy, and perfect for desk breaks!
Slogan Mashup
Combine two ads into one tagline.
Pick two well-known brands and mix their famous slogans into one new, silly tagline.
For example: “Just Do It” (Nike) + “I’m Lovin’ It” (McDonald’s) becomes “Just Lovin’ It.”
Write your new mashup slogans on paper and share them aloud.
The results are usually weird and super funny!
Tiny Office Olympics
Paper cup stacking, flipping, folding, etc.
Use paper, pens, or cups to create small office “sports.”
Stack paper cups, flip sticky notes, race folded paper airplanes, or bounce paper balls into a mug. Write down the scores and cheer for each other!
It’s fun, active, and great for team energy (no gym needed!).
Guess That Coworker
Write a fun fact and guess who it is.
Each person writes a fun or secret fact about themselves on paper, like “I once met a movie star” or “I can juggle.” Mix them all up in a bowl.
Read them out loud and guess who wrote each one.
It’s a great way to learn surprising things about your team!
Cubicle Comics
Create a paper comic based on real office drama.
Think of a funny or real moment from the office, like someone falling asleep on a Zoom call or the snack drawer going empty.
Then draw it as a short comic strip on paper. Add stick figures, speech bubbles, and humor.
It’s a creative way to turn daily office life into laughs!
Conclusion
These games don’t need much – just a sheet of paper, a pen, and some good company.
Whether you want to laugh, think, draw, or just pass the time, there’s something here for everyone.
Playing together can help coworkers feel closer and make the workday more fun. So the next time you’re feeling bored or need a quick break, try one of these games.
You might be surprised how much fun a simple piece of paper can bring to your office!
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