How to Create an Escape Room Team Building Event Your Employees Will Love

If you’re looking for a fun and unique way to get your team working together, then you should consider escape room team building. Escape rooms are becoming increasingly popular as a way to promote teamwork and problem-solving skills, and they’re also a lot of fun!

At Clue Chase, we specialize in helping companies like yours plan unforgettable team-building events. We’ll work with you to set up an escape room experience that’s perfect for your team, and we’ll make sure that everyone has a blast.

Still not convinced that escape room team building is right for your company? Please continue, as we believe we can compellingly argue that escape rooms are one of the best team-building activities you could choose.

What exactly is an escape room, and how does it help my team bond?

Escape room team building is a fun and interactive way to get your team working together. It’s perfect for promoting teamwork and problem-solving skills, and it’s also a great way to boost employee morale.

In an escape room team-building event, teams are typically given a scenario in which they must work together to solve a series of puzzles in order to escape the room. The goal is to combine your strengths as a team and use everyone’s unique talents to solve the puzzles and escape the room within the allotted time. At Clue Chase, we have four unique escape room scenarios. These are “Pirates of the Bermuda Triangle”, “Houdini’s Workshop”, “Moonshine Madness”, and “Guardian of Gotham”.

Each of our escape rooms features a compelling setting and collection of puzzles – no two are alike. Our games were built entirely in-house by our team of designers and builders, so you will not find them anywhere else! We’re locally owned and operated, and proud of it.

There are many reasons why escape rooms are a great team-building activity for your company. Here are just a few:

1. They promote teamwork – In an escape room, teams must work together closely to solve the puzzles and escape the room within a set time limit. This is a great way to boost a team’s creative and communicative mojo, so to speak. Teams that fail to communicate often find even creative thinking won’t be enough to save them.

Our games are designed specifically to promote communication by guiding players to convey information back and forth between separate spaces at different moments throughout their games. Doing so effectively is crucial to their success.

2. They encourage problem-solving skills – Escape rooms are all about solving puzzles. This is a great way to encourage your employees to use all their various faculties, and think outside the box. These games are designed to be challenging for adults – and it shows! Thinkers of all types will find moments of intense challenge, and moments of immense satisfaction as they proceed through the gauntlet of puzzles.

3. They’re a fun way to boost employee morale – Who doesn’t love a good challenge? An escape room team-building event is an excellent way to get your employees excited and engaged with their work. Plus, it’s a fun activity that everyone can enjoy together – escape rooms are an accessible experience for young and old alike.

How to plan an escape room team-building event with Clue Chase

Planning an escape room team-building event is easy with Clue Chase. We’ll work with you to put together an experience that’s perfect for your team, and we’ll take care of all the details so that you can relax and enjoy the event.

Here’s how it works:

1. Contact us to book your event. We’ll work with you to choose a date, time, and game for your team. We’re flexible with timings and can run multiple rooms at a time for larger groups. We also offer virtual and pop-up escape rooms, and would be happy to discuss those as well.

2. We’ll send you a confirmation email with all the details of your event, including any remaining balance on your booking, our location, and any other details you may require.

3. On the day of your event, arrive at the escape room venue 15 minutes early to check in and get briefed on the rules.

4. Once the event starts, it’s time to put your teamwork and problem-solving skills to the test! Work together as a team to solve the puzzles and escape the room within an hour.

5. After you’ve escaped, we’ll debrief your team and take some photos. Then it’s time to celebrate your success with a well-deserved drink or two! Maybe some Karaoke? We don’t have a liquor license, so the drinks will, sadly, have to happen elsewhere. But we are right in the heart of Manhattan, so you have choices!

Tips for making your escape room team-building event a success

So, to recap, here are a few tips to help make your escape room team-building event a success:

1. Communicate – Be sure to communicate with your team members during the event. This will help everyone stay on the same page and work together more effectively.

2. Think outside the box – Don’t be afraid to think outside the box when it comes to solving puzzles. Sometimes the best solution is the least obvious one. Of course, you should all remember that the laws of physics do still apply in an escape room. Climbing tall things is still a bad idea. Unscrewing things just takes them apart, it does not solve a puzzle. So, outside the box, but not too – too outside the box.

3. Stay calm – It can be easy to get frustrated when you’re stuck on a puzzle, but try to stay calm and think rationally. Getting angry will only make it harder to escape. Also, it’s just for fun! There’s no competition except time, and our game masters have seen thousands of games, they aren’t judging you. Trust us, we’ve seen worse.

4. Have fun! – Remember, this is supposed to be fun! Relax and enjoy the event with your team members. It will go by much, much faster than you think once you’re in there, so take advantage of it! Solve puzzles! Solve Problems! Feel like a genius!

Frequently Asked Questions about Team-Building at In-Person Escape Rooms

Here are some frequently asked questions about escape room team building:

1. What is an escape room?

An escape room is a physical adventure game in which players are locked in a room and must use teamwork and problem-solving skills to escape.

2. How long does an escape room team-building event last?

Our events typically last 1.15 hours

3. How many people can play in an escape room?

Our events can accommodate groups of up to 10 people. Larger groups can be split into multiple rooms. We can push our rooms up to 12 players on request.

4. What if we don’t finish the escape room in time?

Don’t worry, our game masters will be there to help you if you need it. We want you to have fun and succeed, so we’ll do everything we can to help you avoid becoming frustrated. If you aren’t able to finish, we will take your team through the remaining puzzles and explain them to you, so that you do not leave with unanswered questions, since no-one likes those.

5. What should I wear to an escape room team-building event?

Comfortable clothing that you can move around in easily. Glasses or contacts if you need those. You may be doing some reading. Shoes that you don’t hate, you’ll be on your feet.

6. Do I need to bring anything to the event?

Just yourself. And your teammates. You can also bring us snacks, if you want to. Our game masters are like rodents, and will give you extra clues if you feed them.

7. How do I book an event?

You can book online through our website, or you can contact us directly to discuss your options. We’ll work with you to choose a date, time, and game that works best for your team.

8. I have more questions!

We’re happy to answer any questions you have about our escape room team-building events.

Reach out to us via phone at (646) 829-1690 or by email at info@cluechase.com

So, if you’re looking for a fun and unique team-building event, look no further than an escape room with Clue Chase! Escape rooms are a great fit for groups of all sizes and skill levels, and they’re a fun way to promote teamwork and problem-solving skills. Contact us today to book your event, or continue exploring our website to learn more about what we offer. We can’t wait to have you join us for a game!