Office Olympics games

Every station pauses when someone enters the marked walkway.

• Every station pauses when someone enters the marked walkway.
• The attempt restarts without penalty. Office Olympics is desk-safe only. Soft paper, soft balls, and light desk gear — never hard throws near screens, glass, or people. Clear walkways and cords; freeze for anyone walking through; no rolling-chair races; leave desks better than found. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Walkway Freeze · Office Olympics as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Walkway Freeze · Office Olympics; stop at the agreed finish condition.

All flying or rolling props must be paper, foam, or another soft item.

• All flying or rolling props must be paper, foam, or another soft item.
• Hard desk objects stay on the table. Office Olympics is desk-safe only. Soft paper, soft balls, and light desk gear — never hard throws near screens, glass, or people. Clear walkways and cords; freeze for anyone walking through; no rolling-chair races; leave desks better than found. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Soft Gear Only · Office Olympics as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Soft Gear Only · Office Olympics; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Office chairs remain parked and are never used as vehicles.

• Office chairs remain parked and are never used as vehicles.
• Use a seated handoff station instead. Office Olympics is desk-safe only. Soft paper, soft balls, and light desk gear — never hard throws near screens, glass, or people. Clear walkways and cords; freeze for anyone walking through; no rolling-chair races; leave desks better than found. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score No Rolling Chairs · Office Olympics as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after No Rolling Chairs · Office Olympics; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Any station may switch to a seated reach, stack, memory, or soft-toss version.

• Any station may switch to a seated reach, stack, memory, or soft-toss version.
• Use the same attempt count. Office Olympics is desk-safe only. Soft paper, soft balls, and light desk gear — never hard throws near screens, glass, or people. Clear walkways and cords; freeze for anyone walking through; no rolling-chair races; leave desks better than found. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Seated Variant · Office Olympics as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Seated Variant · Office Olympics; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Newer players use one clearly marked closer toss or slide line.

• Newer players use one clearly marked closer toss or slide line.
• Announce it before event one. Office Olympics is desk-safe only. Soft paper, soft balls, and light desk gear — never hard throws near screens, glass, or people. Clear walkways and cords; freeze for anyone walking through; no rolling-chair races; leave desks better than found. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Forward Mark · Office Olympics as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Forward Mark · Office Olympics; stop at the agreed finish condition.

A station scores only after its props return to the posted start layout.

• A station scores only after its props return to the posted start layout.
• The next team confirms the reset. Office Olympics is desk-safe only. Soft paper, soft balls, and light desk gear — never hard throws near screens, glass, or people. Clear walkways and cords; freeze for anyone walking through; no rolling-chair races; leave desks better than found. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Station Reset Check · Office Olympics as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Station Reset Check · Office Olympics; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Use silent score cues and low-noise stations for one full rotation.

• Use silent score cues and low-noise stations for one full rotation.
• Safety calls remain spoken. Office Olympics is desk-safe only. Soft paper, soft balls, and light desk gear — never hard throws near screens, glass, or people. Clear walkways and cords; freeze for anyone walking through; no rolling-chair races; leave desks better than found. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Quiet Floor Mode · Office Olympics as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Quiet Floor Mode · Office Olympics; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Every team receives the same posted time at each station.

• Every team receives the same posted time at each station.
• The timer starts after the safety check. Office Olympics is desk-safe only. Soft paper, soft balls, and light desk gear — never hard throws near screens, glass, or people. Clear walkways and cords; freeze for anyone walking through; no rolling-chair races; leave desks better than found. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Equal Station Time · Office Olympics as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Equal Station Time · Office Olympics; stop at the agreed finish condition.

A rotating captain checks cables, glass, screens, and walkways before each station.

• A rotating captain checks cables, glass, screens, and walkways before each station.
• Any player can add a missed hazard. Office Olympics is desk-safe only. Soft paper, soft balls, and light desk gear — never hard throws near screens, glass, or people. Clear walkways and cords; freeze for anyone walking through; no rolling-chair races; leave desks better than found. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Captain Safety Scan · Office Olympics as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Captain Safety Scan · Office Olympics; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Only the active player enters the marked toss or slide lane.

• Only the active player enters the marked toss or slide lane.
• Spectators stay behind the start line. Office Olympics is desk-safe only. Soft paper, soft balls, and light desk gear — never hard throws near screens, glass, or people. Clear walkways and cords; freeze for anyone walking through; no rolling-chair races; leave desks better than found. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Clear Toss Lane · Office Olympics as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Clear Toss Lane · Office Olympics; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Score the average of three attempts rather than one lucky result.

• Score the average of three attempts rather than one lucky result.
• Everyone gets all three attempts. Office Olympics is desk-safe only. Soft paper, soft balls, and light desk gear — never hard throws near screens, glass, or people. Clear walkways and cords; freeze for anyone walking through; no rolling-chair races; leave desks better than found. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Average Three Attempts · Office Olympics as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Average Three Attempts · Office Olympics; stop at the agreed finish condition.

The trailing team chooses the final event from two posted safe options.

• The trailing team chooses the final event from two posted safe options.
• Scoring remains the same for all teams. Office Olympics is desk-safe only. Soft paper, soft balls, and light desk gear — never hard throws near screens, glass, or people. Clear walkways and cords; freeze for anyone walking through; no rolling-chair races; leave desks better than found. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Comeback Station Choice · Office Olympics as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Comeback Station Choice · Office Olympics; stop at the agreed finish condition.

A different non-playing teammate records each station.

• A different non-playing teammate records each station.
• Nobody records their own attempt. Office Olympics is desk-safe only. Soft paper, soft balls, and light desk gear — never hard throws near screens, glass, or people. Clear walkways and cords; freeze for anyone walking through; no rolling-chair races; leave desks better than found. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Scorekeeper Rotation · Office Olympics as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Scorekeeper Rotation · Office Olympics; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Use only the listed office-safe supplies already on hand.

• Use only the listed office-safe supplies already on hand.
• No station requires a purchase. Office Olympics is desk-safe only. Soft paper, soft balls, and light desk gear — never hard throws near screens, glass, or people. Clear walkways and cords; freeze for anyone walking through; no rolling-chair races; leave desks better than found. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Supply Cap · Office Olympics as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Supply Cap · Office Olympics; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Remote players run a paper, memory, or trivia station on camera.

• Remote players run a paper, memory, or trivia station on camera.
• Merge only comparable scores. Office Olympics is desk-safe only. Soft paper, soft balls, and light desk gear — never hard throws near screens, glass, or people. Clear walkways and cords; freeze for anyone walking through; no rolling-chair races; leave desks better than found. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Remote Heat · Office Olympics as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Remote Heat · Office Olympics; stop at the agreed finish condition.

A complete desk and floor reset earns one shared process point.

• A complete desk and floor reset earns one shared process point.
• The host verifies the room. Office Olympics is desk-safe only. Soft paper, soft balls, and light desk gear — never hard throws near screens, glass, or people. Clear walkways and cords; freeze for anyone walking through; no rolling-chair races; leave desks better than found. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Cleanup Point · Office Olympics as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Cleanup Point · Office Olympics; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Every player gets the same number of scored attempts.

• Every player gets the same number of scored attempts.
• Incomplete rotations do not decide the event. Office Olympics is desk-safe only. Soft paper, soft balls, and light desk gear — never hard throws near screens, glass, or people. Clear walkways and cords; freeze for anyone walking through; no rolling-chair races; leave desks better than found. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Equal Attempts · Office Olympics as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Equal Attempts · Office Olympics; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Each player gets one unscored practice attempt at a new station.

• Each player gets one unscored practice attempt at a new station.
• Reset before scored play. Office Olympics is desk-safe only. Soft paper, soft balls, and light desk gear — never hard throws near screens, glass, or people. Clear walkways and cords; freeze for anyone walking through; no rolling-chair races; leave desks better than found. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Practice Attempt · Office Olympics as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Practice Attempt · Office Olympics; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Station totals stay on one visible sheet.

• Station totals stay on one visible sheet.
• No result changes after the next station opens. Office Olympics is desk-safe only. Soft paper, soft balls, and light desk gear — never hard throws near screens, glass, or people. Clear walkways and cords; freeze for anyone walking through; no rolling-chair races; leave desks better than found. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Visible Score Sheet · Office Olympics as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Visible Score Sheet · Office Olympics; stop at the agreed finish condition.

The final mixed station runs for exactly two minutes.

• The final mixed station runs for exactly two minutes.
• Post the three micro-tasks beforehand. Office Olympics is desk-safe only. Soft paper, soft balls, and light desk gear — never hard throws near screens, glass, or people. Clear walkways and cords; freeze for anyone walking through; no rolling-chair races; leave desks better than found. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Two-Minute Finale · Office Olympics as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Two-Minute Finale · Office Olympics; stop at the agreed finish condition.

A nearby meeting or quiet zone triggers the low-noise station list.

• A nearby meeting or quiet zone triggers the low-noise station list.
• The host switches before play begins. Office Olympics is desk-safe only. Soft paper, soft balls, and light desk gear — never hard throws near screens, glass, or people. Clear walkways and cords; freeze for anyone walking through; no rolling-chair races; leave desks better than found. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Noise Neighbor Check · Office Olympics as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Noise Neighbor Check · Office Olympics; stop at the agreed finish condition.

The host may compete but cannot judge every station.

• The host may compete but cannot judge every station.
• Rotate judges by event. Office Olympics is desk-safe only. Soft paper, soft balls, and light desk gear — never hard throws near screens, glass, or people. Clear walkways and cords; freeze for anyone walking through; no rolling-chair races; leave desks better than found. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Host and Judge Split · Office Olympics as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Host and Judge Split · Office Olympics; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Anyone may stop an unsafe or obstructed attempt.

• Anyone may stop an unsafe or obstructed attempt.
• Clear the issue and replay. Office Olympics is desk-safe only. Soft paper, soft balls, and light desk gear — never hard throws near screens, glass, or people. Clear walkways and cords; freeze for anyone walking through; no rolling-chair races; leave desks better than found. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Safety Pause Free · Office Olympics as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Safety Pause Free · Office Olympics; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Team names and cheers stay workplace-safe and non-personal.

• Team names and cheers stay workplace-safe and non-personal.
• Replace any name on request. Office Olympics is desk-safe only. Soft paper, soft balls, and light desk gear — never hard throws near screens, glass, or people. Clear walkways and cords; freeze for anyone walking through; no rolling-chair races; leave desks better than found. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Kind Team Names · Office Olympics as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Kind Team Names · Office Olympics; stop at the agreed finish condition.

After placements, name one reset helper or fair caller.

• After placements, name one reset helper or fair caller.
• Recognition is not an extra competitive point. Office Olympics is desk-safe only. Soft paper, soft balls, and light desk gear — never hard throws near screens, glass, or people. Clear walkways and cords; freeze for anyone walking through; no rolling-chair races; leave desks better than found. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Medal Plus Helper · Office Olympics as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Medal Plus Helper · Office Olympics; stop at the agreed finish condition.

One announced final event scores double.

• One announced final event scores double.
• All teams get equal time and attempts. Office Olympics is desk-safe only. Soft paper, soft balls, and light desk gear — never hard throws near screens, glass, or people. Clear walkways and cords; freeze for anyone walking through; no rolling-chair races; leave desks better than found. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Final Event Double · Office Olympics as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Final Event Double · Office Olympics; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Choose exactly three stations for a short break window.

• Choose exactly three stations for a short break window.
• Include one skill, one mind, and one reset task. Office Olympics is desk-safe only. Soft paper, soft balls, and light desk gear — never hard throws near screens, glass, or people. Clear walkways and cords; freeze for anyone walking through; no rolling-chair races; leave desks better than found. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Fifteen-Minute Mode · Office Olympics as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Fifteen-Minute Mode · Office Olympics; stop at the agreed finish condition.

A first-time player gets one unscored walkthrough.

• A first-time player gets one unscored walkthrough.
• The example uses the actual station layout. Office Olympics is desk-safe only. Soft paper, soft balls, and light desk gear — never hard throws near screens, glass, or people. Clear walkways and cords; freeze for anyone walking through; no rolling-chair races; leave desks better than found. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Guest Example Turn · Office Olympics as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Guest Example Turn · Office Olympics; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Any optional STUD amount is agreed before event one.

• Any optional STUD amount is agreed before event one.
• It is settled between people only after the result. Office Olympics is desk-safe only. Soft paper, soft balls, and light desk gear — never hard throws near screens, glass, or people. Clear walkways and cords; freeze for anyone walking through; no rolling-chair races; leave desks better than found. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Optional STUD Pre-Agree · Office Olympics as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Optional STUD Pre-Agree · Office Olympics; stop at the agreed finish condition.

A true tie shares placement unless both teams request one safe skill playoff.

• A true tie shares placement unless both teams request one safe skill playoff.
• Use equal attempts. Office Olympics is desk-safe only. Soft paper, soft balls, and light desk gear — never hard throws near screens, glass, or people. Clear walkways and cords; freeze for anyone walking through; no rolling-chair races; leave desks better than found. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Exact Tie Share · Office Olympics as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Exact Tie Share · Office Olympics; stop at the agreed finish condition.