Team Building Ideas – Escape Room Challenge

Corporate meetings, Event Planning, Team Building

A fun team building exercise.

Sometimes, coming up with great team-building ideas can be a source of major headaches. And more often than not, it’s because it comes as a last-minute item for managers and teams.

“There were more important things to attend to,” you say!

But no worries. Here’s one for free – An escape room challenge. No, it’s not what you’re thinking! It’s not about locking people in rooms! – where’s the fun in that, Sue?

Escape the Ordinary

Here’s how it goes.

You can divide your team into squads of intrepid detectives, cunning codebreakers, and eagle-eyed observers.

Now, picture yourselves thrust into a themed room filled with cryptic clues, hidden puzzles, and intriguing challenges.

And the mission? Decipher the mysteries, work together seamlessly and escape the room within a limited timeframe. Jack from IT and others who seem to keep to themselves will love the intrigues of the puzzles. No?

Why Escape Rooms are Perfect for Team Building

Escape rooms are more than just adrenaline-pumping fun.

Here’s why they’re ideal for building a stronger team:

  • Of course, communication is key because success hinges on clear communication and collaboration. No escaping talking to Kim from HR! Team members need to share observations, delegate tasks, and brainstorm solutions effectively.
  • There’s also problem-solving under pressure. So, with the clock ticking, teams must think critically, analyze clues creatively, and work together to find the key to escape.
  • You also build trust. Escape rooms foster trust as team members rely on each other’s strengths to overcome obstacles and find solutions.
  • And you celebrating success. The collective joy of escaping the room fosters a sense of accomplishment and strengthens team spirit. The joys of working together as a team are in celebrating the small wins.

When to Escape

Escape rooms are perfect for a variety of team-building events.

Consider them for:

  • New Employee Onboarding: It’s a fun and engaging way for new hires to bond with colleagues and learn to work together.
  • Departmental Retreats: Escape rooms can invigorate team dynamics and encourage interdepartmental collaboration.
  • Leadership Development: They provide a unique platform for leaders to showcase their problem-solving skills and inspire their team.