Faceball is the newest sport to come out of the cubicle jungle. The game involves hitting your opponents in the face with a ball. That's right, Cubicle Connie -- it's time to show your colleagues the stuff you're really made of! Beyond that, there only a few rules:
Players that are seated 10ft (3m) apart take turns hitting each other in the face.
You are not allowed to move.
Only direct hits count.
The official website discourages using medicine or other heavy, hard balls. You can actually buy an “official†Faceball, which is really just a plastic beach ball.
What a fantastic way for the normally passive cubicle geek to release some pent-up aggression! After a painful childhood, he retreated to a safe zone in the world of cubicles, but now he's ready to release his rage, once and for all. Growing up, he was no match for the athletic kids that bullied him, but today, he seeks his revenge.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Workplace Aggression
- Opportunities for developing games or activities that allow passive office workers to release pent-up aggression without actually harming their colleagues.
- Alternative Team-building Activities
- Opportunities for companies to offer unique team-building activities that focus on physical activities and friendly competition rather than traditional workshops and lectures.
- Social Media Virality
- Opportunities for companies that create unconventional products or activities that have the potential to go viral on social media platforms.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Corporate Events and Retreats
- Companies that offer corporate event planning services can incorporate Faceball or similar activities into their packages as unique team-building options.
- Fitness and Wellness
- Gyms or fitness centers can offer Faceball or similar games as a form of stress relief exercise for office workers.
- Marketing and Advertising
- Marketing agencies can create campaigns that incorporate unconventional products or activities (like Faceball) to appeal to younger, social media-savvy audiences.
