Office Team Building on a Budget: Hide 100 Tiny Ducks

You do not need a big budget for a team building game. Hide 100 tiny numbered ducks around the office, split people into teams, and race to find the most in 15 minutes. One set is €19.99 and works for a group of up to 20.

Here is how to run it, and why it works better than it should for the price.

How do you run a team building duck hunt?

Hide the 100 ducks around the office before people arrive, or while the team is in a meeting. Split everyone into up to four teams and give each team one of the 4 tracking sheets. Set a 15-minute timer. When it ends, count the ducks, and the team with the most wins. That is the whole game. There is nothing to download and nothing to book, so you can decide to run it an hour before you do.

How many ducks do you need for a team of 20?

One set of 100 ducks is enough for a group of up to 20, which is about 5 ducks per person. For a larger team of 30 or more, use the Mega Hunt Pack of 300 pieces so nobody is standing around waiting. If you run the game often, keep two sets so you can hide one while the other is being counted.

How long does it take?

About 15 minutes of play, plus 10 minutes to hide the ducks. That makes it easy to drop into a Friday afternoon, a lunch break, or the start of an offsite, without eating a whole day. You can run a second round by hiding the ducks again while people grab coffee, and a best-of-three keeps the energy up without dragging on.

Why does it work as an icebreaker?

Because everyone can play. There is no skill barrier, no awkward sharing circle, and no winners decided in advance. People move around, laugh, and talk to colleagues they do not usually sit near. The numbered ducks give a clear score, which adds a light competitive edge without pressure. New starters settle in faster after a game like this than after a round of introductions.

What does it cost?

A single 100 Yellow Duck Hunt Game is €19.99, and it is reusable, so the cost per event drops every time you play. Compared with an escape room or a catered activity at tens of euros per head, it is a fraction of the price, and you keep it in a drawer for the next time. For a team of 20, that is well under €1 per person for the first game and close to nothing after that.

How do you pick winners and prizes?

Keep it light. Reward the winning team with a small prize or simple bragging rights, and give everyone a duck to keep on their desk. You can score by the number found, or hide a few marked ducks that are worth extra points to add a twist. Prizes do not need a budget: first pick of the lunch spot, a longer break, or a team photo all work fine.

Can you play it in a small, hybrid or remote office?

Yes. One room is enough, and you can scale the hiding spots to the space you have. For hybrid teams, run it on an in-office day and post the final scores in your team chat, or save a short clip for people at home. For fully remote teams, mail each person a set and run a timed hide-and-find in their own homes over a video call. The game needs no app and no setup beyond hiding the ducks.

Where can you buy a set for a work event in Europe?

We print each set to order in Coimbra, Portugal (EU), and ship across Europe in 1 business day. Start with a single Yellow Duck set at €19.99, or size up with the Mega Hunt Pack for bigger teams.