What happens if there's a tie in an event?

Hold a sudden-death round where tied players or teams redo the event, but this time with increased difficulty. For instance, use smaller paper for the airplane contest or a smaller target for the rubber band challenge.

Can we substitute equipment if we don’t have everything?

Yes. Use alternative supplies like binder clips instead of staplers for stacking or rolled-up sticky notes as improvised rubber bands. Just make sure everyone agrees on the substitutions beforehand.

How are points scored in Office Olympics?

Award a set number of points (e.g., 3 for first, 2 for second, 1 for third) for each event. The team with the highest cumulative points at the end of all events wins and avoids the drinking penalty.

What if the swivel chair breaks during the race?

Pause the game, swap out the chair if possible, and restart the race with the same participants. If no replacement is available, scrap the race and double up on another event to compensate.

Office Olympics - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Office Olympics is a drinking game in the Team Games category for 6-20 players that takes about 45-60 min with a medium difficulty level.

Office supply Olympics with drinks

Equipment Needed

Office supplies
Space
Drinks

Setup

Clear a spacious area and divide players into two equal teams. Gather office supplies: printer paper for the paper airplane contest, rubber bands and a target (like a coffee cup) for the accuracy challenge, a sturdy swivel chair for the race, and a stapler for stacking. Assign a 'referee' to track points and enforce rules, then announce the sequence of events so everyone knows what's coming.

How to Play Office Olympics

Set up office events
Paper airplane distance
Rubber band accuracy
Swivel chair race
Stapler stacking
Teams earn points
Event losers drink
Overall winner = champions

Tips & Strategies

When practicing rubber band accuracy, stretch the band slowly to avoid snapping it prematurely. For the paper airplane event, fold wings tightly and adjust for lift if you're aiming for maximum distance. During the swivel chair race, designate someone to push and someone to ride for better speed and control. In stapler stacking, use heavy-duty staplers for a stable base, but remember to balance weight evenly to avoid collapses.

Variations

Timed Office Olympics. Penalty Multiplier. Wildcard Event

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if there's a tie in an event?: Hold a sudden-death round where tied players or teams redo the event, but this time with increased difficulty. For instance, use smaller paper for the airplane contest or a smaller target for the rubber band challenge.
Can we substitute equipment if we don’t have everything?: Yes. Use alternative supplies like binder clips instead of staplers for stacking or rolled-up sticky notes as improvised rubber bands. Just make sure everyone agrees on the substitutions beforehand.
How are points scored in Office Olympics?: Award a set number of points (e.g., 3 for first, 2 for second, 1 for third) for each event. The team with the highest cumulative points at the end of all events wins and avoids the drinking penalty.
What if the swivel chair breaks during the race?: Pause the game, swap out the chair if possible, and restart the race with the same participants. If no replacement is available, scrap the race and double up on another event to compensate.

Players: 6-20 | Duration: 45-60 min | Difficulty: medium

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