Perhaps an equivalent term used in US companies ?

https://blog.cake.hr/top-50-team-building-games-employees-lo...

Why business needs team-building games or exercises?

With the time we spend with our co-workers, the benefits of investing time and money in teambuilding cannot be overemphasized.

The most obvious benefits of doing team-building initiatives at work include:

Facilitates collaborative and motivated work culture as these activities are seen as a move towards bringing individuals together
Helps in agile problem solving and decision making as many heads/hands contribute in the process
Fosters responsive and meaningful communication as employees come to know personality, desires, strengths and weaknesses of their co-workers
Aids use of creativity and out-of-the-box thinking by moving employees away from the usual job set up that recharges and refreshes them
Creates atmosphere to enhance productivity by identifying and eliminating obstacles or by improving existing ways of working
Boosts employee morale as they feel the company and colleagues are interested in knowing and developing them, a valid reason for employee retention
Simple games or brain teasers can also keep everyone awake during morning meetings. It helps creative juices flow, which in turn makes your meetings more productive.