Why an Escape Game Brings a Team Together
An escape game works as team building because no single player can solve every puzzle alone. One person spots a detail in a picture, another does quick math, and someone else keeps track of the story's threads. The team divides itself by strengths, with no instructions from above.
The virtual version adds a practical advantage. Colleagues don't have to sit in the same office; people from branch offices and from home can join in.
1. Most Adventurous Story: A Trip Around the World
Join Lord Snackbar in the world-famous Amazing Race, whose winner stands to collect an incredible 1 million pounds.
On your trip around the world, you're accompanied by Tarah Kain, a mysterious bearded man with more than one secret. And the obstacles you run into along the way look less and less like coincidences.
You can live this story full of exotic places, romance and adventure in the escape game Amazing Race. Most of the questions are on the easier side, so if you want a relaxed program with a well-crafted, suspenseful story, this game is the right choice.
2. Best Atmosphere: Sherlock Holmes's Assistant
Sherlock Holmes is without a doubt the most brilliant detective of all time. This time, though, even he is in a tight spot and needs your help. Become constables of London's Scotland Yard and live through a detective story full of tricky crimes in the city's unique, gloomy atmosphere.
A series of graphic puzzles and rebuses awaits you, calling on both your powers of observation and logical thinking. The escape game Sherlock Holmes Cases is one of the less demanding ones, so you don't have to worry about not enjoying it.
3. Most Visual Puzzles: A Pirate Treasure Hunt
Chatty Servéz, captain of your pirate fleet, is nearing the hour of his death. Only your crew's pirate skills will decide whether you'll be the one to replace him at the head of the pirate nation.
You set out on a voyage across the vast seas of the Pacific, often sailing dangerous waters from island to island, where Chatty hid pieces of his accumulated treasures over his lifetime.
In the escape game Pirates of the Pacific, with its captivating story, you'll face logic, visual and knowledge questions from the pirate world.
4. Most Grown-Up Superheroes: Member of a Secret Organization
The Coolmen superhero organization is on the brink of extinction. Never heard of these tireless guardians of justice and order? No wonder; it's a top-secret society operating right at the edge of the law.
But now they're in trouble themselves and need your help. You'll meet the superheroes' fresh, sharp humor and the permanently stoned Seer. She'll help you out whenever your own skills let you down.
In the escape game Birth of Coolman, you'll enjoy plenty of math puzzles and rough humor.
5. Spiciest Heist: A Lover in Venice
The dominant element of this virtual game is the atmosphere of medieval Venice. You'll live your adventure as members of a gang of thieves led by the charismatic Giacomo Casanova.
Contrary to popular belief, here he isn't just a shameless womanizer but also a righteous protector of the poor. In the spirit of the motto "take from the rich, give to the poor", he follows in the footsteps of Robin Hood, and you'll join him in many successful heists.
In the escape game Casanova's Adventures, graphic and math puzzles await you.
6. Harshest Setting: Surviving Among Zombies
Crumbling buildings, a terrifying infection turning people into zombies, dwindling supplies, weapons, the stench of rot and blood. But also a former nurse, now a sexy huntress, who keeps you company. Right in the middle of this post-apocalyptic future, the escape game Zombie Apocalypse begins.
Tough training under the command of General Carlos awaits you. Together with him, you'll head out across a radioactive world to hunt mutated zombies. In a setting like this, you won't be spared gallows humor and action scenes.
Plenty of advanced math puzzles await you, so the game suits more demanding fans of the zombie genre and teams that aren't afraid of numbers.
7. Most Toxic Romance: On the Hunt with an Archaeologist
Follow in the footsteps of the famous archaeologist Idaho McLovin on the trail of the legendary treasure of the ancient Aztecs. The incorrigible lover and adventurer once had the treasure within reach, but his greedy fiancée betrayed him.
Now he's setting out after the treasure again, and a thrilling journey awaits you.
As you collect the pieces of the legendary treasure, you'll face a series of graphic and math puzzles. The virtual escape game Idaho McLovin and the Lost Treasure of the Aztecs is one of the tougher ones, so if you like a challenge, give it a try.
8. Coolest Teacher: Back to the School Desk
Sitting at a school desk doesn't sound like much fun? Let us prove you wrong and try the game Quiz Hunt. In the class of the likable teacher Mrs. Know-It-All, you definitely won't be bored.
Plenty of logic questions from all kinds of fields await you, paired with engaging, playful graphics. The teacher is inventive, and her teaching methods are highly original.
At the same time, you don't need to worry about her grading you harshly. Her class is mainly about fun and a playful environment. The game will especially appeal to playful people with an optimistic outlook on the world.
Which Game to Choose
The choice comes down mainly to how experienced your team is at solving puzzles and what type of tasks suits it. This overview is based on the game descriptions above.
Before booking, check the price, game length, recommended number of players per team and the option to split into multiple teams on the specific game's page.
- Easy start: Amazing Race and Sherlock Holmes Cases, both among the less demanding games.
- For visual thinkers: Pirates of the Pacific, with logic, visual and knowledge questions.
- For number crunchers: Birth of Coolman and Casanova's Adventures, with math puzzles.
- A challenge for experienced teams: Zombie Apocalypse and Idaho McLovin and the Lost Treasure of the Aztecs.
- Lighthearted mood: Quiz Hunt, where there's no risk of strict grading.
Online or in Person?
A virtual escape game makes sense when your team is spread across branch offices or works from home. If your colleagues can meet in person, choose the on-site escape game Escape Box.
If you've grown fond of Sherlock, you can also experience a detective story outdoors in the Sherlock Strikes Back program, with instructors in constable costumes.
FAQ
Does a virtual escape game work as team building for a team that works from home?
Yes. Players don't have to sit in the same office, so colleagues from branch offices and from home can join in. And the puzzles can only be solved by a team whose members complement each other.
Which virtual escape game should a team with no puzzle experience choose?
Amazing Race and Sherlock Holmes Cases are the less demanding options. Quiz Hunt also offers a relaxed atmosphere where the focus is mainly on fun.
Which online escape game is the hardest for a corporate team?
The most demanding are Zombie Apocalypse, with its advanced math puzzles, and Idaho McLovin and the Lost Treasure of the Aztecs, one of the tougher games.
What kinds of tasks does a team solve in virtual escape games?
Graphic puzzles and rebuses, math problems, and logic and knowledge questions. Each game combines them differently, so it pays to choose based on your team's makeup. Gallery: Scenes From the Games
Escape Game Indoors or Outdoors
A virtual escape game is a concept that does not require you to travel anywhere or often expose yourself to unpleasant outdoor conditions. All you need is a computer or mobile device and an internet connection, and you can dive into the whirlwind of fun.
The games take place in competing teams of 4 to 5 people, where you communicate with other players through one of the online platforms ((Google Meet, Microsoft Teams and Zoom)), or you sit together at one computer. An experienced instructor will guide you through the online activity.
However, if you are a more rugged player and want to enjoy the story in a real terrain, we will place the game in a selected location for you and you will enjoy it as a Treasure Hunt.
