Office Decathlon Press Release August 2020

August 17, 2020 - Gray Matters Games, a Glen Ellyn, Illinois-based game publisher, announced the release of its new team building game, Office Decathlon, where you can Show the Office Who’s Boss!

The game, a series of Olympic-inspired physical and mental challenges, replicates the style of a traditional decathlon and the humor of “The Office” television show.  Office Decathlon offers 120 challenges separated into three categories: team building, icebreakers and “just for fun” that can be completed individually or in teams. Event examples include Office Chair Bobsled, Coffee Cup Relay and First Paycheck. 

Joe Barron, Gray Matters Games’ co-founder, believes Office Decathlon is exactly what companies, teams, and friends can use at this time. “With so many teams scattered and separated, this game offers a unique way to connect with colleagues or friends who are physically distant,” Barron says. Office Decathlon offers players the flexibility to work in a variety of situations. The game can be played in the office, at home or over Zoom.

The game’s intrinsically light-hearted nature also offers amusement when people are experiencing unprecedented stress in their personal and professional lives. A recent Forbes article reported that over 40% of people believe their mental health has declined since the pandemic. The article also reports increased stress and anxiety in the workforce, caused by a combination of social isolation, employment instability and work from home burnout. This stress is manifesting not only in mental health but also in workplace productivity. 

Team leaders and businesses can utilize Office Decathlon for team building, ice breaker, and general fun to create light moments in a stressful time. Barron says, “We pride ourselves in designing and publishing lively and cognitively challenging experiences. Now more than ever, it is important to connect with others, have some fun and remember that a healthy and active brain is a productive brain.”

Office Decathlon is now available at graymattersgames.com/office-decathlon. For sales or media inquiries, please contact Joe Barron at joe@graymattersgames.com or call 517.974.5256.

Office Decathlon Media Kit available here