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10 - 200
3-6 hours
Crystal Challenge
A series of challenges to test teamwork & planning while competing for Crystals.
Nationwide
Nationwide: 020 3822 0600
Outdoor
Crystal Challenge
Overview
A variety of Physical and Mental team challenges
Our Crystal Challenge team building event is designed to challenge your teams’ abilities to think quickly outside the box on a selection of purpose built team activities.
Taking inspiration from the Crystal Maze TV show, we have designed these unique, fun and engaging team puzzles which require your team to work together effectively in order to complete each one, winning crystals based on their performance.
The nature of these activities requires team members to draw upon their communication skills, leadership qualities and problem solving abilities which, in turn, will lead to improved performance.
This event is perfect for customers wanting an activity day without anything too physically demanding; the tasks are designed to exercise the mind more than the muscles, with a variety of brain teasers, puzzles and challenges.
About
Team Building with The Crystal Challenge
The flexibility of this event means that it can be set up at almost any venue, across the UK, which has the available outdoor space. We have worked with a wide selection of first class hotels all around the country for over 25 years. Please talk us for our recommendations.
Following a briefing from the Event Manager, you will be split into teams before heading out to the activity field. You will be wowed by our top quality activity equipment and experienced instructors who will guide you through each activity. It will then be down to you and your team to conquer each challenge and collect as many crystals as possible, granting extra time in the inflatable dome finale!
This event draws upon many team building ideas to ensure that it’s as productive and beneficial as it is interesting and fun! Real parallels can be drawn from the challenges on the day and those in the office.
Years of experience have taught us that the best possible team building day is one which everybody enjoys. All of our challenges are interesting and unusual as well as fun. It soon become clear that the group will only succeed if they work together utilising everybody’s different strengths.
We know that the weather can play a big factor in deciding on what to do for your team day out, don't worry, we have you covered come rain or shine with our Indoor Crystal Challenge!
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How it works
How does Crystal Challenge work?
The Outdoor Crystal Challenge is a team building day inspired by TV's Crystal Maze, for 10 to 200 people, where teams solve puzzles and challenges to win crystals for a finale in our inflatable dome. It lasts 3 to 6 hours. Here's how it runs.
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The briefing
Our Event Manager briefs the group and splits everyone into teams.
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Head to the activity field
Teams take on a variety of puzzles and challenges, which can include Suspense, Oasis, Team Ski, Chemical Rescue, Cypher, Bridge Build and Pipeline.
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Win crystals
Experienced instructors guide each activity, and teams win crystals based on their performance.
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The dome finale
Every crystal earns extra time in the inflatable dome, where teams compete in the grand finale.
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Crown the winners
The team with the best result is awarded medals.
What's included
What's included with Crystal Challenge?
The Outdoor Crystal Challenge is tailored to your group and fully run by our team.
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A combination of challenges Selected according to your group size and budget.
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Large inflatable dome Subject to availability.
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Medals for the winning team
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Event management and experienced instructors
Optional extras
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Event photography or filming
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Upgraded prizes: champagne, chocolates or trophies
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Team clothing: shirts, caps and more
Benefits
What are the benefits of Crystal Challenge?
The Outdoor Crystal Challenge builds communication, problem solving and team cohesion, with tasks that exercise the mind more than the muscles.
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Communication
Teams have to share information and instructions clearly to complete each puzzle.
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Problem solving
Brain teasers and puzzles reward clear thinking and good planning.
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Team cohesion
Every challenge needs the whole team working together.
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Friendly competition
Crystals, a dome finale and medals keep the competition lively.
The Crystal Challenge was enjoyed universally and your team were enthusiastic, encouraging participation whilst ensuring safety. The events were well planned, the briefings helpful without being prescriptive and everybody left feeling energised, enthused, having had a ‘good laugh’ but at the same time able to appreciate the value of team work, communication and differing leadership styles.
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FAQs
Crystal Challenge: Frequently Asked Questions
Inspired by classic adventure game shows, Crystal Challenge sends teams around a selection of purpose-built mental and practical activities. Successful teams collect crystals, which provide an advantage in the inflatable dome finale.
The event combines brain teasers, puzzles and unusual practical tasks that test communication, leadership and problem-solving. The exact activity mix can vary, keeping teams curious about what they will encounter at the next station.
No. Although the event takes place outdoors and includes practical activities, it is designed to exercise the mind more than the muscles. It suits groups seeking an active team day without making fitness or athletic ability the deciding factor.
Teams earn crystals according to their performance in the individual challenges. Those crystals translate into additional time during the inflatable dome finale, so every task contributes to the closing contest.
Following the event briefing, the group is divided into smaller teams that rotate around the activity field. Experienced instructors explain each challenge, but it is up to the participants to decide how to communicate, allocate roles and solve it.
Yes. The varied challenges reward different strengths, from lateral thinking and careful planning to leadership and practical coordination. A colleague who struggles with one task may turn out to be exactly the person needed for the next.
The mobile setup can be delivered at suitable venues across the UK, provided there is enough outdoor space for the equipment and activity stations. The event team can advise on venues if you have not already selected one.
Depending on the chosen programme, the event lasts approximately three to six hours. It can therefore work as a substantial half-day activity or form the centrepiece of a full corporate away day.
Crystal Challenge can accommodate approximately 10 to 200 participants. Dividing the group into rotating teams keeps the challenges hands-on while creating a shared competition across the wider company group.
The activities make teams practise clear communication, shared decision-making and leadership under time pressure. Because no single ability guarantees success, participants quickly see the value of recognising and using the different strengths around them.
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London: 020 3822 0600
The Hewett Building, Shoreditch, London, EC2A 3NP
8:30am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday
South: 01590 676599
Dell Buildings, Milford Road, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 0ED
8:30am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday
Receive a quote in 30 minutes or less
Talk to an expert
London: 020 3822 0600
The Hewett Building, Shoreditch, London, EC2A 3NP
8:30am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday
South: 01590 676599
Dell Buildings, Milford Road, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 0ED
8:30am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday
Receive a quote in 30 minutes or less
Talk to an expert
London: 020 3822 0600
The Hewett Building, Shoreditch, London, EC2A 3NP
8:30am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday
South: 01590 676599
Dell Buildings, Milford Road, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 0ED
8:30am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday
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Wouldn't hesitate to recommend
The event was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. The venue was excellent and the food likewise. Many thanks to all involved at TBCo"
Enjoyed immensely by all
Thank you so much for the organisation of the event and the event itself! Huge success!"
Everyone LOVED the team build!
A few were hesitant at the start, but pretty much straight away everyone was fully into it. Would 10/10 use again!"
Outstanding
Our team had a great evening last night and have very high praise for your team who they said were outstanding"
Extremelly well organised
Our team absolutely LOVED the event last week and we have not stopped talking about it! 100% recommend"
My word it was a beautiful eve!
The event was just perfect and we have only received compliments. Loads of laughter. It's been a pleasure working with you!"
10/10 from all of us at Dyson!
It was thoroughly enjoyable and extremely engaging. I will defintely look to encourage the rest of the business to use TBCo"
Wonderful memories for the team!
The best corporate experience in London. Everyone absolutely loved the experience!"
The event was brilliant
Everyone really enjoyed it and I've had some super positive feedback. Great to do something a little different"
It was great!
Loads of positive feedback from the team… very enjoyable. As a result, we are planning to work with you again! Thank you"
A truly fantastic day
I don’t think it could've been better! We will definetely bare you in mind for future team events"
Everybody had a fantastic afternoon
The feedback we've had is all positive. It will be difficult to match yesterday's event and impossible to better it"
An absolute success
Haven't laughed that much for a long time! Particular thanks to Dan - he managed the delegates and activity brilliantly"
Would definitely recommend
The feedback from the team was really positive. I am sure I will be in touch in the not so distant future!"
We all really enjoyed the event!
Thanks for your help and support... The venue, food, the event team and actors were great"
The best team building activities we've done at Coke
It's going to be a tough gig for whoever at Coke leads on it next year to top"
The whole day was absolutely brilliant!
Great venue and both evening and day activities were terrific! Definetely on our books for next time"
Absolutely fantastic!
I have had such good feedback from everyone. We will most definetely be working with you again"
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