The Infinite Jest of Scavenger Hunts for Team Building

The Infinite Jest of Scavenger Hunts for Team Building

by | Jun 26, 2020 | B2B

Everyone knows about scavenger hunts – but mostly only as a game for children. Today, there are high-quality scavenger hunts for adults that companies book as a team building.

Do you remember when as a child you painted arrows with chalk on the street and hid? The scavenger hunts of that time have always been great fun. For adults, however, the game should of course be a little more challenging.

What Does a Modern Scavenger Hunt Look Like?

Chalk, branches and stones are a thing of the past – iPads are used for a modern scavenger hunt. There is also no need for anyone to hide and wait to be found by the others, instead all groups play at the same time. This is especially advantageous on a scavenger hunt as a team building activity.

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On the iPads the scavenger hunts are installed as apps. In this way you can organize team building events for 2,000 and more participants. Sounds good, right? You only need the appropriate number of iPads (usually 1 per group).

Advantages of a Digital Scavenger Hunt

A digital scavenger hunt can take place both indoors and outdoors. As the operator you adapt the game to the needs of your customers.

  • Length: If you are organising a scavenger hunt for team building, we recommend a game length of 60 minutes.
  • Location: The treasure hunt can take employees to the city’s sights, familiarize them with the company’s premises or even take place indoors.
  • Puzzles: The puzzles should be customizable, so that you can, for example, make a regional/local reference or mention the customer’s name in the game.
  • Competition: At the end of the treasure hunt the teams can compare their results and the team with the highest score wins a prize.

Why Are Scavenger Hunts a Great Fit for a Team Building Activity?

Often employees have prejudices against team building activities. Either because the events are poorly organized or because they do not feel up to the team games. This can be the case if the event is physically demanding, for example in a climbing park.

A digital scavenger hunt is the ideal team building event: it’s fun and exciting without excluding anybody. The puzzles are challenging, but if a team is stuck, there is a help function in the app. In our augmented reality game Operation Mindfall, for example, players are assisted by Laura Hunt, our virtual secret agent.

As the operator of an escape room, an event agency or any other company in the leisure and culture industry, this enables you to run the game without any additional stuff to look after the groups while playing.

A scavenger hunt also promotes team communication, cooperation and problem-solving skills.

What Other Occasions Are Scavenger Hunts Suitable for?

Digital scavenger hunts are popular with both children and adults. Accordingly, you can use them in many different ways: Birthdays, city tours and stag parties are just as possible as team building and corporate events, trade fairs and conferences.

Amazing scavenger hunts enhanced with incredible augmented reality and geolocation! Top quality games and absolutely unique experience! The possibilities for customization are almost limitless. The customer service is fast, knowledgeable and super nice. It is almost like working with friends!
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Founder, Michigan [AR] Scavenger Hunt, USA

Are There Scavenger Hunts for The Home?

The corona pandemic has added another use case: online scavenger hunts. Players do not have to leave home – they simply play in their computer’s browser.

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Like in an Escape Room, players gather in teams and collect clues to solve a case. They are connected via voice or video chat.

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An online escape game is ideal for team building for remote teams. There is a lot of interaction between the players, they solve puzzles together and experience an exciting time that flies by. But also friends and families can play Online Escape Games to have fun together.

The players don’t need chalk any more here either. But logic, teamwork and communication.

Virtual Team Building Against Social Isolation

Virtual Team Building Against Social Isolation

by | May 15, 2020 | B2B, Business

The Covid-19 pandemic changes the demands of team building events. Many companies need solutions for their remote teams. A new virtual team building game helps employees improve their communication skills, while it increases motivation and satisfaction.

Many employees had to work from home in the last months. The Corona virus had largely paralyzed public life. In some parts of the world it still does.

Some people may be happy not to have to drive to the office anymore. But for many people it’s very difficult to work from home. Productivity, identification with the company and motivation often suffer.

To lay the foundations for successful remote work, there are chat programs, organizational tools and much more. Virtual team building events are still the exception. But their relevance increases massively.

Remote work has been an issue not only since the Corona crisis: More and more employers are offering home office days – and more and more employees enjoy working from home from time to time. In some companies – whether it is a big corporation or a start-up – it is quite normal that teams from different cities or even countries work together and never meet in real life.

But it is often forgotten that teams could be even more efficient if the individual members felt more connected to each other. Virtual team building is the keyword.

How Does Virtual Team Building Work?

Virtual team building starts with small actions. People take pictures of their desks and share the photos in group chat or take part in quizzes.

But while these things tend to act more as icebreakers for virtual teams, they don’t necessarily promote teamwork skills like problem solving and communication. That’s because the team doesn’t learn how to really work together effectively. So they cannot replace the effect of a real team building event.

Virtual team building games must meet the same requirements as games in which all participants are assembled on site: They must be fun, bring colleagues together and encourage collaboration.

Often team building exercises consist of a task to be solved together with a measurable result. One example is building a raft together. Since this is out of the question for remote teams, other solutions are needed.

We Proudly Present: The Pegasus Project for Remote Teams

At Cluetivity, we’ve been thinking about how we can meet the increasing need for remote team building. Which activities can be offered to remote teams that really meet the requirements for a good team event?

We soon realized that our agent game Operation Mindfall would be perfect for virtual teams! The game was already optimized for team events, and we could quickly adapt it to the new needs of companies.

We decided not only to adapt it, but to develop a completely new storyline and new puzzles. Our new game, The Pegasus Project, is a prequel to Operation Mindfall. We are very happy to present this brand-new Online Escape Game for Remote Teams!

Companies from all over the world can use The Pegasus Project for Remote Teams – no matter how many places their employees are located. Just like in an Escape Room, the virtual team building game confronts the players with tricky tasks that they can only solve together. With the difference that everyone participates from home!

In this way, The Pegasus Project strengthens important skills for remote teams that virtual teams should have – such as communication via digital channels, hands-on mentality and trust in colleagues.

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Reduce Costs Through Virtual Team Building

Virtual team building grants companies several advantages. With activities for remote teams there are neither travel expenses nor time lost due to travelling – because each participant plays from home. Compared to traditional team building events, companies save a lot of money.

Companies that rely on virtual teams also benefit from the qualification of their employees in other areas:

  • Virtual team building promotes cooperation through more trust and motivation.
  • The remote teams learn to use communication tools such as Slack, Zoom etc. more efficiently.
  • Virtual teams feel connected more closely to the company.

Team building activities for remote employees therefore pay off on several levels. Contact us now and request a non-binding offer or take a look at our new platform for remote team building events!

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A Lucrative Challenge: B2B events with more than 1,000 people

A Lucrative Challenge: B2B events with more than 1,000 people

by | Jan 29, 2020 | B2B, Partner

B2B events can cause sales to soar. However, many leisure providers and escape rooms struggle to attract corporations as customers. Intrigued by their success, we sat down with Richard Toquet of CBR Team Building – a popular event and team building agency based in Paris, France.

Many escape rooms, event agencies, and other activity providers spend of most their time being reasonably busy, complimented by stable sales from the B2C market. But what if they could significantly increase their sales with just one additional event a year? If you are fortunate enough to have the opportunity, you would be a fool to pass up on it. All you need is the right products and services on offer to host large B2B events.

What does B2B mean?

B2B stands for “Business to Business”, meaning that one company works with another. This is also the case with CBR Team Building. The Paris-based company develops team building activities, seminars, and parties for other companies. The agency offers both indoor and outdoor B2B events directly on site at the customer’s premises, at various locations throughout Paris, or as a city rally with a Tuk Tuk. A considerable amount of the activities function with an iPad, loaded with Cluetivity’s augmented reality technology. Despite being a company that thrives from the help of innovative technology, CBR Team Building did not always rely on digital measures.

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The agency was founded in 1993 under the title Compagnie des Balades Rallyes. At the time of their inception, there were not many B2B event providers in France. Founder, Patrick Victor, wanted to close a gap in the market, and did so with great success. CBR Team Building today organises more than 500 events a year. Regular customers include large companies from Paris and the surrounding regions, with clientele including Google, Mercedes-Benz, Hermes, BNP Paribas, and Accor Hotels.

Richard Toquet organises b2b events with Cluetivity.

In addition to catering for these key players in business, CBR Team Building also offers events for smaller companies. “We’ve just launched a new project called ‘Happiness Hour’ specifically for small businesses,” says Richard Toquet – the agency’s business director and creative mind when it comes to developing new team building formats and games. “You can sign up and engage in activities together or against teams from other small businesses. The costs of the events are even shared between the companies.”

“Colleagues should celebrate success together”

Over the years, Toquet and his colleagues have built a reputation in Paris and beyond. “The requirements of corporate customers are fundamentally different from those of private customers,” explains Toquet. It starts with the fact that the target group is particularly varied at a business event. “The participants are not necessarily friends – they are colleagues. For them to grow together as a team, they must celebrate success together. That’s why we don’t make games where they can fail.”

CBR Team Building offers over 10 different team games. From the 5-sense challenge in which the participants put their sensory skills to the test, to a sporty outdoor Olympic challenge, even extending to the augmented reality escape game, everything is included. Cluetivity plays a crucial role in many of the games, particularly our agent thriller game, Operation Mindfall, which has proven to be popular with many B2B clients.

1,600 players in Operation Mindfall? Not a problem!

“We have been a Cluetivity partner since 2016 and are enthusiastic about the collaboration,” says Toquet. In addition to combining modern augmented reality technology with geotargeting, the event experts make use of the versatile application possibilities and individualisation options. “I have customised Operation Mindfall for many of our customers. It’s good to know that with the game, I can serve pretty much any customer request.” Whether 20 or 2,000 participants, Operation Mindfall is always an option.

Are you inspired by Richard Toquet to organise B2B events with 20, 200, or even 2,000 players? We are happy to help you!

Richard often hosts large groups at his Cluetivity games team events. Events with 500 people are not uncommon. Their largest B2B event drew in 1,600 participants. “We had 145 iPads in use and had the players launch in three waves of 80 teams, every 10 minutes. It was a huge challenge”. With 20 employees, CBR Team Building was on site to organise everything. “Our team is very experienced in receiving and supporting the participants. This is important, because companies expect a high quality of service during an event.”

In November 2019, CBR Team Building were the recipients of a coveted award – the HEAVENT Paris Innovation Award – for their B2B events with Operation Mindfall. “This is a great honour for us and confirms that we offer the best augmented reality GPS games in France,” says Toquet.

Learn From the Professionals – 3 Top Tips

You can now benefit from Toquet’s experience. Whilst his advice is suited to event agencies, his knowledge is easily applicable to escape rooms, and other business types.

Tip 1: Use every possible channel to draw attention to you!

“In order to attract corporate customers, you have to take action yourself. Talk about your achievements and benefits wherever you can – at events, on your website, on social media, in online ads and where else is possible. Since it is sometimes difficult to understand the benefits of Operation Mindfall immediately, a trailer is a good idea. I made this video and it’s become our best seller!”

Tip 2: Work with only the best!

“In the B2B area, every request is special, and each customer needs their own, individual solution. Our employees need to understand the needs of companies and respond to them in a manner that suits their organisation. If an event takes place in a factory with strict safety rules, you must be able to tailor the program to it. If we have a request for 500 people to play with our games, there must be no chaos. We are ready to go, right from the start.”

Tip 3: Find your unique selling point!

“As competition increases, it is becoming increasingly important to find a unique selling point. For us, it’s actually the quality of our offers that distinguishes us. However, we also aim to always offer our customers the best price. Therefore, we usually make-do without expensive props and actors at our B2B events. We think that people themselves are the most important part of a team building event. No matter what game we play, or what problem we want to solve, the participants will end up remembering how they’ve strengthened their relationships with their colleagues. Truly making happiness cannot be digitised.”

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Team Events in Winter: 9 Activities for the Cold Season

Team Events in Winter: 9 Activities for the Cold Season

by | Dec 10, 2019 | B2B, B2B

Christmas Markets, Cabin Challenges, Escape Rooms: Team events in winter can be just as versatile as they are in summer. Even outdoor events in the cold can be fun – well, if the place is right.

 

Every year, companies face the same challenge: where should we celebrate our Christmas party? Some decide to go to a restaurant; others plan a day out packed to the brim with different activities. But the cold season (for many) can last for an extensive period of time, so parties for Christmas might not be the only team events in winter to consider. Whether it be a kick-off event, employee incentive, or just a company party, team spirit is important for the success.

If you’re stumped for ideas, let us give you 9 ideas for team building in the winter.

Team building in the warmer, southern hemisphere

So, imagine that you’re based in the northern hemisphere, and you want to offer your employees a very special team event in winter. Then perhaps a trip to another city or country might be your very elaborate answer. Whether as a reward for a completed project or as a kick-off event, southern regions are particularly popular for team building in winter. For example, some German companies invite their employees to Mallorca. You might immediately think that this sounds expensive – however, this time of year is off-season for many of these destinations. Therefore, the prices are lower, and team events in winter are likely to be abroad.

If your company event takes place in a warm destination, you will need to think about activities to do. Just lying by the pool in the hotel does not promote the team spirit.

Palma’s Cathedral is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Mallorca.

If you’re in a new country, take advantage of it and explore the area. If you’re stuck on exciting things to do, why not organize a city rally? A classic scavenger hunt may have fallen a bit out of fashion, but there are also modern variants – with augmented reality, virtual avatars, and exciting challenges.

Equipped with an iPad and GPS, your staff are split into teams, and each group are given an iPad. Tasks and puzzles appear as teams approach specific locations. Whether you’re in the area’s old town or with a Jeep spread over the whole island, you can customise the routes and tailor them to your winter team event.

A game like Operation Mindfall by Cluetivity offers special incentives. The players not only explore the environment but also follow an exciting story. Your players are tasked with the simple challenge of, well, saving the world. The participants solve their mission by seeking clues, combining objects and much more.

Outdoor Escape Games are great for team building events as it doesn’t matter how many employees participate. 50, or even 100, teams of two to six players can play at a time.

If your company is in the world of hosting events, engaging customers in exploring culture, or just promote entertainment, consider including Cluetivity in your offer. Learn more about us now!

Christmas Markets as an Interactive Team Game

It’s not as flexible as a team trip, but nonetheless popular – go to the Christmas market with colleagues. Some Christmas markets even offer activities such as ice-skating, where both friends and teams of companies can sign up.

Our partner, Dresden Secrets, had a particularly creative idea for team building in winter. Combining our game – Operation Mindfall – with a visit to the Christmas market, the players move through the wintry city and search for the secret recipe of a magical mulled wine on the Dresdner Striezelmarkt. The tour includes a mulled wine reception and two other mulled wine stations. On request, you can simultaneously master the mission in different teams on different routes and play against each other. Even up to 200 people can be included in this event.

Increase the team spirit with karaoke and cool drinks

Not everyone feels like running outside in low temperatures. Therefore, team events in winter which take place indoors, such as karaoke, are popular. Maybe people will need a cocktail first to get the courage grabbing the microphone. But as soon as the first shyness is gone, a karaoke party can be real fun. Just be careful, that your stuff doesn’t have one over the eight. Noone wants a corporate party become an excess.

Lasertag, Paintball, or Glow-In-Dark Minigolf

Do you fancy doing something a bit more action packed with your colleagues in winter? Then consider Lasertag, Paintball, or Glow-In-Dark Minigolf! At Laser Tag and Paintball, you can easily form teams; if you have a larger company where not all staff members can interact often, this is a great way to get employees from different partners to bond. It creates an exciting competition! Some of these places even offer catering, so book your Christmas lunch in whilst you’re at it!

Graffiti or action-painting workshop

Let your creativity flourish by attending a graffiti or action-painting workshop. Graffiti is one of the biggest street art trends in modern history. While in the past it was considered to be a crime, today there are more and more places in cities where graffiti artists can pursue their passion legally. Lisbon, for example, is even famous for its graffiti. Of course, a graffiti workshop in winter is also very likely to take place indoors.

The same applies to action-painting: the spontaneous creation of images is ideal for a team event in winter. Many providers even also accept large bookings. Creating communal pieces of artwork, everyone contributes their part, so no one should feel excluded – even if you aren’t the most creative person. Action-painting is not about creating works of art to be mused upon, but to activate your creative streaks within you!

Christmas Sports Day

If your team prefers something a bit more traditional, maybe a Christmas-themed sports day with a buffet is for you. During the Challenge, the employees compete in wintry games such as curling, Christmas-themed relay races and can throwing. For food? Load up on Mince Pies, Stollen, and Turkey of course!

A Husky-drawn Carriage

Whether as an incentive or team building measure, being driven around grounds by a husky-drawn carriage is a dream for many people. As a team event in winter, this is something that isn’t too difficult to come by. You don’t even have to necessarily visit Scandinavia with your company. Booking Husky tours for group events in other regions is not unheard of. The offers range from husky trial rides to multi-day trekking tours. It’s guaranteed to be a unique experience for your employees!

Real-life Mario Kart

Not necessarily a Christmas-themed event, but something that is definitely fun is a real-life Mario Kart Battle. Playing as either Mario, Yoshi or Princess Peach, you drive with two balloons on your car – almost the same as multiplayer mode on the original Nintendo game. In your team, you must defend your own balloons and burst the opponent’s balloons. However, there is only one prerequisite – you just need a suitable location.

As seen on teamazing.de.

Team building in an Escape Room

Of course, we couldn’t leave this out of a list of team building ideas in winter – Escape Rooms are a great idea all year round! Nobody escapes from an enclosed space without teamwork, communication, and creativity. The victory of a successful escape attempt can weld a team together. It may even have a positive effect on the daily work routine going forward! Of course, this is exactly what you want to achieve from a team event. Have a look for some games in your area – it’s guaranteed to go down a treat!

Learn here how you can win more corporate clients as an escape room.

Are you yourself active in the field of escape rooms, event management, or entertainment and looking to expand your offer? Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us!

Altogether! Escape Rooms for Team Building

Altogether! Escape Rooms for Team Building

by | Nov 20, 2019 | B2B

Team building is an important aspect in business culture, and it’s becoming more common for companies to send their employees to an escape room. Solving difficult puzzles and riddles has proven to be successful as a team-building measure. As a result, Escape Room operators can optimise their workload by hosting team events for corporate clients. Mobile Escape Rooms and companies that offer outdoor activities open up even more possibilities.

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