Oktoberfest at Your Company Party: Great Beer Is Just the Beginning

A good Oktoberfest-inspired company party needs a few long tables, something delicious to eat, a drink to raise and at least one colleague who is absolutely convinced they would look fantastic in lederhosen.

But what turns the evening into something more than dinner with blue-and-white decorations?

Giving people something to do together. Colleagues play, cheer each other on, squeeze into a photo or reveal that their stage presence is every bit as impressive as their financial forecasting. With that in mind, we’ve picked a few activities to complement the Bavarian beer-festival atmosphere. The pretzels might have to wait a moment.

???? Selfie Machine – The Moustache Can Be Fake. The Smiles Shouldn’t Be.

A group photo is practically essential at an Oktoberfest-themed party. Especially when someone has dressed for the occasion and wants photographic evidence before taking off the hat.

The Selfie Machine photo booth gives friends and colleagues a place to gather for group shots, pair up for a picture or capture a newly formed “we don’t normally work together, but perhaps we should” team.

Carry the Bavarian theme into the photo area with blue-and-white decorations, a well-chosen backdrop and a few themed props. There’s no need for everyone to strike a perfect pose. A photo that catches someone mid-laugh usually says more about the evening than the most carefully arranged group portrait.

⏱️ 10 Second Challenge – Ten Seconds That Turn Into an Evening of Competition

The task is simple: press a button to start the counter, then try to stop it at exactly ten seconds. No lengthy instructions or serious preparation required. Just you, a button and an internal clock whose reliability is about to be tested.

The 10 Second Challenge is a great excuse for some friendly competition between departments. Is Finance really more precise? Can Marketing put a positive spin on 10.8 seconds? And who will announce “Right, I’ve got it now” after their first attempt, only to return four more times?

At an Oktoberfest-inspired company event, it fits neatly between conversations or courses. The challenge is all about timing, and guests with an alcohol-free drink can cheer just as enthusiastically as everyone else.

???? Guitar Hero Rock Band – From the Beer Bench to the World Stage

At dinner, everyone is chatting politely. Half an hour later, they’re debating who gets to be the lead singer. At a successful company party, this is a perfectly reasonable progression.

Guitar Hero Rock Band lets up to three players perform together on guitar, drums and microphone. Familiar songs, points to collect and increasingly confident stage moves make the performance entertaining for the audience, too.

Bavarian decorations and a rock concert might sound like an unusual combination, but that’s part of the appeal. The theme stays in place while your colleagues provide their own show. And if the team leader gets carried away with a guitar solo, nobody has to ask them to get to the point for once.

???? Mini Games – “I Used to Play This!” And There Goes Another Round

Not everyone wants to sing, and not every group wants to join the same activity at the same time. It helps to offer something guests can try whenever they feel like it.

Mini Games features 20 interactive retro games on a giant touchscreen kiosk. Players can use direct touch controls or camera-tracked hand gestures for a touch-free experience.

At an autumn company party, it can quickly become a place for spontaneous introductions. Someone stops to watch, someone recognises the retro feel, and someone immediately announces that they’re brilliant at this sort of thing. The ice is broken, and the game takes care of the conversation.

???? How to Plan the Evening Without Neglecting the Pretzels

You don’t need to schedule every minute to keep an event lively. Part of the appeal of an Oktoberfest-themed company party is letting guests wander, chat, eat and join activities as they please.

The Selfie Machine is a natural stop for the first group photos as people arrive. Mini Games and the 10 Second Challenge can fit around the rest of the evening, while Guitar Hero Rock Band can take centre stage when everyone is ready to make a little music together.

Arrange the activities with room for spectators as well as players, and give the music game enough distance from quieter conversation areas. The decorations, food and small details establish the theme; the activities fill it with shared experiences.

???? The Best Company Oktoberfest Leaves You With Stories

On Monday, nobody is likely to analyse the exact shade of the tablecloths. They will remember who almost nailed the timer, which trio delivered a surprisingly good concert and how eight people managed to squeeze into the same photo.

Planning an Oktoberfest-themed company party or another autumn event? We’ll help you choose activities that suit your guest numbers, venue and team.

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