Employee Engagement
Employee engagement activities that build real connection.
Pizza parties and Slack channels don't build connection. PairPops creates a matching card game with your team's real photos — an activity that creates genuine conversations without anyone having to try.
Why it works
Connection that happens on its own.
Pizza parties don't build connection. People do.
An engagement activity only works if it creates a real reason to talk to someone you wouldn't normally talk to. A game with your colleagues' faces on every disc does exactly that — without forcing it.
No preparation required from your team.
No RSVP management, no icebreaker prep, no awkward prompts. The game runs itself. You drop it on a table and it works.
It works across seniority levels.
A new grad and a VP are playing the same game. The distance flattens. That first conversation — "I keep almost getting you and the CFO mixed up" — is more useful than a hundred town halls.
It leaves something behind.
Engagement activities end. PairPops stays. Discs sit on desks and in bags as a visible reminder that someone thought about this team enough to build something personal.
Use cases
The moments where it matters most.
New hire welcome programs
Give every new hire a game on day one. They arrive knowing names. The team arrives knowing someone new is coming. Both sides win before the first one-on-one.
Recognition moments
Build a game around the people being recognized — their faces, their milestones, their team. Recognition that involves everyone in the room lands differently than a plaque.
Culture and values events
Running a company values refresh or a culture day? A game built around your people's real photos keeps the energy high without manufactured enthusiasm.
Cross-functional team building
When two departments rarely interact, a shared game breaks the silo faster than any workshop. Put faces from both sides on the discs and let the game do the rest.
See what your custom game could look like.
Upload a few photos and we'll create a personalized game preview — no commitment needed.
In this category
Everything in employee engagement activities.
FAQ
Common questions.
How is this different from a typical employee engagement survey or workshop?
Surveys measure connection; they don't create it. A workshop can feel like a work obligation. PairPops is something people choose to engage with — it's a game, not an initiative. The connection happens naturally, and that's what makes it stick.
Can we include remote employees in the game?
Yes. You can include photos of remote team members alongside in-person ones. You can also ship a game directly to a remote employee's home before a company event so they feel included from day one.
How often can we run PairPops as an engagement activity?
Many companies order a fresh set for each major moment — onboarding cohort, company anniversary, end-of-year event. Each game can be updated with new photos, keeping it current.
What size team does it work best for?
PairPops works for teams of 10 to hundreds. For larger groups, multiple sets at different tables all play simultaneously — no logistics overhead.
Can we use it for a distributed team that meets once a year?
That's actually where it lands hardest. When your remote team finally meets in person, a game built around everyone's faces makes the first day feel like a reunion.
How long does it take to get a game delivered?
Production and shipping takes 5–7 business days from proof approval. Tell us your event date when you reach out and we'll confirm the timeline.
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