Fun and Impactful LEGO Team Building Activities

What are virtual & in-person LEGO team building events?

Virtual and in-person LEGO corporate team building activities bring teams together through collaborative building challenges, where participants work toward creating something unique. The relaxed and playful atmosphere of LEGO events encourages open communication and makes it easy for everyone to engage.

For virtual events, team members join a video call, listen to the host’s task or prompt, and build something unique to demonstrate their ideas, solutions, or stories.

For in-person events, our team brings the LEGO team building experience directly to your office or chosen venue, setting up everything on-site so participants can collaborate face-to-face in a shared physical space.

One brick, then another…and a simple pile of pieces becomes a house, a car, or even an entire city.

LEGO corporate team building activities are a great fit for both remote and hybrid teams. In an online environment, participants work on a shared challenge even when they are in different locations. This is a very convenient option to unite distributed teams, and save on travel, venue, and other event organisation costs. 

For in-person sessions, teams benefit from real-time collaboration, hands-on interaction, and the energy of being physically together in the same room.

This flexibility makes LEGO events a convenient option to unite distributed teams, while also offering a highly engaging on-site experience for office-based teams.

Pros of virtual & in-person LEGO team building activities for adults

The results of running these in-person and virtual activities are tangible, and you’ll notice a real difference in team dynamics.

First, improved communication

Before: Team members may hesitate to share their ideas, and valuable input can get lost in emails.

After: Employees feel confident voicing their opinions freely, actively listening to each other, and working together collaboratively.

Boosted creativity

Before: The team tends to rely on familiar approaches and proven methods to solve problems.
After: The team experiments with new ideas and explores different ways to tackle challenges, using both digital collaboration and hands-on in-person building

Enhanced collaboration and stronger team alignment

Before: There is no structured approach to problem-solving, and team members often work in silos.
After: The team brings together diverse skills, builds on individual strengths, and collaborates effectively—either across breakout rooms or around shared tables in person.

Stronger team connection and a more comfortable atmosphere

Before: Remote or hybrid employees often feel isolated and disconnected from the rest of the team.
After: Team members feel connected, engaged, and supported, building trust and relationships despite the distance.

Increased engagement and motivation

Before: Most corporate team-building activities are seen as dull or obligatory.
After: Virtual and in-person LEGO-based activities make your team building enjoyable and interactive, encouraging idea sharing, teamwork, and genuine enthusiasm.

How to run a virtual or in-person LEGO team building activity

The typical structure of running a virtual or in-person LEGO team building event follows a sequence of steps that have proven to be effective (tested by us at Avva Experience).

Friendly welcome and introduction

The live host welcomes participants, explains the format, and sets expectations. Whether your team is joining remotely or gathering in the office, our hosts help create a relaxed and energetic atmosphere so everyone gets involved and has fun.

Individual challenges and team challenges

The first part of your session consists of individual challenges, which allow each participant to express who they are and showcase their personality through building LEGO bricks. 

For virtual events, these are completed on camera, while for in-person sessions, participants build at their tables with guidance from the host.

 The next part will involve team-based team-building activities, which take place in breakout rooms for virtual events, and in shared table groups or collaborative spaces for in-person sessions.

Wrap-up (reflection)

At the conclusion of the online or in-person event, the host will review the outcomes of the session, recognise the achievements of the team, and discuss any lessons learned as a result of the activities. This reflection will reinforce the collaborative nature of communication, problem-solving, and team bonding.

Four types of virtual and in-person LEGO building challenges

Our exciting team building activities LEGO. These typically fit into four categories. Our experts can also create a custom challenge tailored to your team’s needs.

1. Icebreaker challenges (individual)
   Fast-paced, fun LEGO activities designed to help participants relax, get comfortable with each other, and break the ice.

Examples include:

• Build your favorite holiday or dream vacation
• Create your perfect trip (for example, a trip to Paris, a family day, etc.)
• Design something from your bucket list

2. Reflective & personal insight challenges (individual)

These virtual and in-person activities go deeper, allowing participants to reflect and share more meaningful ideas. They are perfect for encouraging openness, connection, and self-expression within teams.

Examples of favourite team activities:

• Build an animal that represents you
• Create something you’re proud of achieving this year
• Show what you’re most excited about
• Design your personal “superpower.”

3. Competitive team challenges (team-based)
   Collaborative, high-energy LEGO activities that help to develop teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills. Teams work together to complete tasks under time constraints, sharing ideas, and having fun together.

For virtual events, teams collaborate in breakout rooms, while for in-person sessions, groups work side-by-side at shared tables, creating a more dynamic and energetic team environment.

Examples of challenges:

• Tower building challenge (Teams build the tallest possible tower within a set time. Here, the focus is on strategy, creativity, and collaboration)
• Word-building challenge (Your team will need to create letters for our word of the month. Communication is the name of the game in this challenge!)
• Blind building challenge (One participant describes a model while others build without seeing it. A perfect test of communication skills)
• Bridge-building challenge (Each team builds a section of a bridge that must connect into one strong structure. You test collaboration and planning)

4. Professional & goal-oriented challenges (customisable)
   Engaging and tailored LEGO activities that connect creativity with real workplace goals and insights.

Examples include:

• Build your personal brand
• Represent your professional strengths
• Show what motivates you at work
• Visualise your company’s biggest challenge or future vision

Virtual & In-Person LEGO Event Logistics

We take care of all logistics for you, so your team can participate stress-free! 

For virtual events, we’ll manage the breakout rooms, guide all attendees through each challenge, and ensure the technology works flawlessly, regardless of whether your team is on Zoom, Teams, Webex, or other platforms. For LEGO we will pre-deliver brick kits for virtual attendees to use. 

For in-person events, our team handles on-site delivery, bringing all LEGO materials to your location, setting up the space, and facilitating the full experience in your office or chosen venue.

This unique online workshop is designed for remote, hybrid, and potentially even international teams. Our in-person version is ideal for office-based teams, offsites, and company events, offering the same engaging format with the added benefit of face-to-face interaction.

It can be customised and scaled to meet the number of participants from as few as 5 to more than 1,000. A great place to connect with each other in a fun, unique, and memorable way!

Case studies & testimonials of happy clients

Companies love our virtual and in-person LEGO team building experiences! For example, Comply Advantage, a RegTech company with over 300 global employees, wanted to host a hybrid office party for both their in-office and remote staff.

What did we do from our side? We created a hybrid event with 80 in-person attendees in their office and 60 virtual participants joining from around the world. 

Both groups started with a welcome drink and an interactive online cocktail-making masterclass, setting a relaxed and fun atmosphere.

Next, teams were able to select what type of activity they wanted to participate in. One activity was our hybrid LEGO building workshop, while the other was an immersive digital performance by a magician. 

Our digital LEGO building workshop was an overwhelming success. Participants enjoyed being creative, having collaborative experiences, and competing playfully with each other. They competed both in person and through the virtual setting available for those who couldn’t join locally.

Allen & Overy, an international law firm with offices around the world, approached us to organise a team-building activity for one of their team’s kick-off meetings at their London office, with 50 attendees.

And the feedback for our LEGO Team Building Workshop was: “Thank you for the fantastic event, James & Barney were incredible hosts. It was a 5-star experience.”

Many of our clients highlight the same level of creativity, engagement, and smooth delivery as the two companies above. Our LEGO workshop delivers a real wow factor!

“Really creative and interactive! The team had a blast with this unique activity.” – Theresa, Microsoft

“Communication and customer service throughout the entire booking was great!” –  Trish, Gilbarco Veeder-Root

Holiday season themed LEGO team building events

Our standard virtual & in-person LEGO challenge team building has a special seasonal edition: the Ultimate LEGO Team Building Holiday Season Challenge.

Our virtual holiday-themed team building provides the same level of creativity, collaboration, and fun as the Standard LEGO Virtual team Building experience, but adds a holiday theme and purpose of fostering holiday cheer. Employees can connect during the most wonderful time of year.

This experience is also available as an in-person event, where we bring the holiday-themed LEGO workshop directly to your office or venue for a festive, hands-on team building experience.

All participants will work with a live host to complete 4 various holiday-themed challenges. The first two challenges will be individual rounds, providing team members with an opportunity to create a specific item showing their personality. The last two challenges will be team challenges completed collaboratively in timed breakout rooms for virtual events or in shared table groups for in-person sessions, completing the “Star Tower Build” and “Winter Wonderland Word Round”.

Tips for planning successful virtual & in-person activities

With well-thought-out planning, team building activities with LEGO bricks can be even more enjoyable to participate in, and they can also have a greater impact. Here are a few suggestions for making sure your online or in-person LEGO experience is unforgettable for teams.

Share details with your team in advance

Preparation beforehand can help ensure that everyone will have the best experience possible during your online event. Firstly, make sure to communicate details to participants about how your LEGO experience will be conducted and what to expect from it. Also, be sure to inform attendees of whether they are responsible for providing LEGO products or if the company will send them the necessary kits prior to the training event.

For in-person events, you may also want to share location details, timing, and any space requirements so participants know what to expect on the day.

Another consideration is when to schedule the team-building activity. Select a day and time that works well for as many participants as possible. Midweek (Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday) is the preferred day because Mondays are typically busy, and people are often starting to enter a weekend frame of mind on Friday. Your main goal is to keep all participants engaged, full of energy, and excited to participate.

For in-person sessions, also consider room setup, table arrangements, and ensuring there is enough space for teams to collaborate comfortably.

Combine individual and team challenges

An effective team-building activity should consist of both individual challenges and teamwork (team challenges). Individual rounds provide an avenue for creativity, while team rounds allow for communication and collaboration among team members.

Create a relaxed and fun atmosphere

Successful virtual and in-person LEGO events encourage creativity and fun. Allow participants to explore new ideas in a relaxed setting, as this allows people to feel more comfortable contributing and being involved. 

There’s no need to create perfect builds; each LEGO creation should be unique and personal.

Share and celebrate the outcome

At the conclusion of the event, all participants should be provided the opportunity to demonstrate their creations. Each one can tell about what they built, any difficulties they had while building, and what they learned from the experience. The final discussion helps to improve team bonding and acknowledge all participants in the group.

If you want to skip the hassle of event planning and just enjoy the fun, you can turn to the Avva Experience team. We’ll handle everything, from setup to facilitation, so your team can focus on building, laughing, and connecting. 

Why our team building activities with LEGO work for modern teams

Ways of working with teams have changed a lot over the last 10 years. Many team members are now working together in one place and communicating through screens. Fewer opportunities exist for informal connection development. Therefore, team-building exercises must offer interactive, creative, and engaging elements to create real connections between team members.

Virtual and in-person LEGO activities allow people to collaborate through creative hands-on building. The participants build something unique, share ideas, and visually represent their thoughts through LEGO models. This not only encourages open communication but, more importantly, allows team members to view challenges through different lenses.

LEGO activities also work well for another reason: they’re simple and accessible. There are no complex rules or technical skills required to participate. All team members, regardless of their roles, levels of experience, or educational backgrounds, can participate.

Building with LEGO mirrors how modern teams operate: individual ideas come together to create something bigger. Brick by brick, participants collaborate, experiment, and discover how powerful teamwork can be.

Why online team building activities with LEGO work for modern teams

Ways of working with teams have changed a lot over the last 10 years. Many team members are now working together in one place and communicating through screens. Fewer opportunities exist for informal connection development. Therefore, team-building exercises must offer interactive, creative, and engaging elements to create real connections between team members.

Digital LEGO activities allow people to collaborate through creative hands-on building. Rather than only having a verbal conversation via the video call, the participants build something unique, share ideas, and visually represent their thoughts through LEGO models. This not only encourages open communication but, more importantly, allows team members to view challenges through different lenses.

LEGO activities also work well for another reason: they’re simple and accessible. There are no complex rules or technical skills required to participate. All team members, regardless of their roles, levels of experience, or educational backgrounds, can participate.

Building with LEGO mirrors how modern teams operate: individual ideas come together to create something bigger. Brick by brick, participants collaborate, experiment, and discover how powerful teamwork can be.

A few final words

Modern teams benefit from virtual & in-person LEGO activities due to the combination of creativity, collaboration, and enjoyment of such experiences. Teams work with each other, solving problems together, and expressing themselves while constructing something they can proudly demonstrate.

And let’s not forget that LEGO isn’t just a kid’s toy; it’s also a powerful tool for adults to help them unlock their imagination, create ideas, and foster teamwork in an interactive, non-competitive way. 

Want to run a virtual or in-person LEGO event and entertain your team?

Contact us at Avva Experience and let us handle all of the details so your coworkers can concentrate on creating, laughing, and getting acquainted with each other.