It’s like calling out the answers while watching a game show or assisting a friend with a word puzzle. This might sound like an oxymoron-the multi-player capability and enhanced spectator mode allows everyone, whether actively playing that round or not, to follow the action and engage with the players on-screen. Microsoft Solitaire CollectionĪnd fan favorite Microsoft Solitaire Collection provides a head-to-head competition encouraging group participation. Wordament easily accommodates large groups, designed to play with up to 250 participants. Does this sound like something your team could use? Microsoft WordamentĮxercise your brain and create some healthy team competition over a word challenge. This game encourages individuals to come together to solve problems and accomplish objectives quickly. It can also spur lively and, at times, passionate conversation to foster connections and build team morale. It’s a variation on this or that-pineapple or pepperoni on your pizza? It’s so simple and intuitive, you can’t help but answer the question. “Games promote creativity, collaboration and communication in powerful and unique ways, and we can’t wait to see the how the Games for Work app on Microsoft Teams inspires productivity and helps foster connections in the workplace.” Microsoft IceBreakersĮncourage new teams to communicate and learn about each other with ease. “ Over 3 billion people around the world play games, serving a crucial role in bringing people together – especially during these last few years,” said Jill Braff, General Manager of Integrations and Casual Games, Microsoft. To address the various needs of teams, each game within the app emphasizes a different element of team building. They are safe for work (verifiably “E” rated) and ad-free. Choose from a selection of favorite casual games including Microsoft IceBreakers, Wordament, Minesweeper, and Solitaire-all easy to play in quick, interactive, and multi-player versions (from 2 to 250 players). Today, I am excited to introduce the Games for Work app,* developed by Microsoft Casual Games, an Xbox Games Studio.** Now, you can easily add a game in the context of where work happens: in Microsoft Teams meetings.

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