open · Icebreaker · 15–20 min · 2-20 people · low energy

Where in the World?

A deductive reasoning game where participants guess a colleague's chosen 'secret location' based on a series of clues. It encourages curiosity and provides a platform for sharing travel interests or cultural backgrounds.

When to use Where in the World?

To foster personal connection and learn about the diverse backgrounds or interests of team members.

What it solves

Lack of personal connection in remote teams who only talk about work.

How to run Where in the World?, step by step

  1. One participant chooses a 'secret location' (city, country, or landmark).
  2. They provide three clues ranging from difficult to easy.
  3. Other participants guess the location in the chat.
  4. The winner (or the presenter) shares a 1-minute story about why they chose that place.

Materials needed

  • Chat function
  • Optional: Google Maps/Earth for the reveal

Facilitator tips

  • Encourage clues that aren't just facts, but personal connections
  • Limit the guessing time to keep the energy up

Common pitfalls

  • Clues being too obscure
  • Taking too much time per person

Variations

  • Photo Edition: Share a zoomed-in photo of a location
  • Historical Edition: Choose a location in a specific time period

Running it online or hybrid

Participants can use virtual backgrounds as a 'reveal' at the end of the game.

What it produces

A shared list of travel recommendations and cultural insights.

Origin

Adapted from TeamBuilding.com — source

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