TomBorehamUK Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 I'm looking to arrange a team building / fun event for my team at work and was hoping I could tap in to some of the minds on here for some ideas... Last year we all went go karting and had a blast, this year I'm trying to think of something different - the staff dynamic has changed a little since last year and we now have a few more "older people who might not enjoy pissing around in toy cars " Paintballing was an idea though for the above reason might not be as popular, I'm looking for something a little more involving than Bowling, a meal out or going out for drinks - I'd like something where people have to work together or work against each other and have a laugh too. There are a few corporate events companies i've seen online that do things like gameshows. (Total wipe out, the Qube, it's a knockout etc) These look great but as budget is quite limited they're probably a no go. So if you guys have any ideas i'm all ears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimboy2 Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Have you seen the paintball type thing but with bow and arrow? That looks quite fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Escape games is quite good if you have one local Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggalo Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 My work organised a treasure hunt in Chester using historic markers as clues. I thought it sounded lame as hell at the time, but it was actually really good. Definitely allowed me to get to know people I didn't really know too well, develop relationships and friends. And because we were split off into teams, it promoted team work above all else. Karting is cool, but you're alone, in a car, competing against your work mates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fodder Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 My work organised a treasure hunt in Chester using historic markers as clues. I thought it sounded lame as hell at the time, but it was actually really good. Definitely allowed me to get to know people I didn't really know too well, develop relationships and friends. And because we were split off into teams, it promoted team work above all else. Karting is cool, but you're alone, in a car, competing against your work mates. Ours did this a couple of years back, we all ended up outside the commercial drinking beer using Google.... As more and more teams got to that point the bigger the party got Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bockaaarck Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Escape rooms or a car based treasure hunt, where people have to actually get out of the car, looking for clues etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 (edited) I am not sure what the budget is but i used to be a boat skipper, we did a charter for jc morgan once, 3 boats and teams and they had a treasure hunt around southampton water and isle of sh*te, they got to go out on some lovely powerboats and have fun, but the team building aspect was there too. Edited June 19, 2016 by Jetpilot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 I did a few car based treasure hunts many years ago. Answer the clues, follow the route etc. All good fun. You could add a time penalty for people finishing too quick ( which is essentially a rally) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Muxlow Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 What about go ape sort of thing or a sporting type of thing. My wife's firm have been to centre parks for a team building day, in which centre parks sorted all the stuff out. Also what about raft building or kayaking? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Off road riding events. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fodder Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Not sure where you are based but our London office organises monthly walking tours around London, each will have a different theme such as Jack the Ripper etc. You could combine that with a team based quiz afterwards with the questions based on the tour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBorehamUK Posted June 19, 2016 Author Share Posted June 19, 2016 Liking some of these ideas guys, go ape is something the team suggested before, have been considering it but again may not suit those less active of them. These car based treasure hunts seem interesting and has got me thinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBorehamUK Posted June 19, 2016 Author Share Posted June 19, 2016 Bit out of the way from London Fodder, we're near clacton on Sea. Sounds interesting though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exec Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Bingo? Clay pigeon shooting? Something involving rowing boats? That's my imagination exhausted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Did this with some mates last year, utterly brilliant experience, feels like you are in the movies... http://zombieexperiences.co.uk/encounters/secret-bunker/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Did this with some mates last year, utterly brilliant experience, feels like you are in the movies... http://zombieexperie.../secret-bunker/ that looks awesome.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Worth every penny mate, actually did it for my 40th. Takes around 3-4 hours in total, I wont give the game away but you get to use laser guns, air soft guns etc as well as night googles and other military equipment. The actors are brilliant, even from the minute you walk into reception to sign in they treat you like raw recruits. It was half way through I had to take a second to adjust my head space as I had genuinely gotten into role and it felt like the end of the world as we know it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squee Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Host a debate where everyone states their religious and political beliefs. Preferably with a free bar but with no food provided. Alternatively I've seen a few companies offer Segway based activities for team building events. I guess they have the 'fun factor' of karting but without the competitiveness. Or maybe some sort of 4x4 off roading? I still think my first idea is the better option S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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