Portsmouth Scavenger Hunts provides fully facilitated team building in Portsmouth NH or anywhere in New England.
Amazing Race Scavenger Hunt
This is fully hosted event that gets your group engage in your own company's reality TV show event!
Played by participants from all over the world, the mission is to locate specific way points throughout a specific downtown area. Teams use a handheld GPS unit to locate a specific spot and then need to perform a collaborative task and document with photos. Participants will learn about each other, create a team name, team cheer, and team handshake. They will need to perform these to the entire group during the award ceremony. Teams will also encounter detours and roadblocks! Event includes: Teams outfitted with backpacks and colored bandannas Garman handheld GPS devices Nikon COOLPIX Digital cameras Task instructions and collaborative tasks $40 per team cash Slideshow of team photos / CD with event photos Award presentation and fun prizes for all We typically start/end at either our downtown office, local conference room, restaurant or quaint pub. After teams complete their tasks they will return to the finish line, the winning team will be determined and prizes awarded. A slide show will be created from the team photos for everyone to watch. Very funny! This particular event is available in Portsmouth, Manchester, Concord, Durham, Portland and Quincy Market area of Boston. Coming soon to Patriot Place. Good for all abilities. Only walking involved. Great for groups of 10 or greater. Time Frame: 2 or 3 Hours |
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Random Acts of Kindness
This is a great way to facilitate and strengthen team building within your group while giving back to others. Our event has over 25 random acts of kindness that will set team members outside of their comfort zone and have fun. This activity can take place in any city or town.
Sport bags are provided for each team which include the following items:
Team specific bandannas
Scorecard
Event cards/score cards
$40 cash
4-Dunkin' Donuts gift cards
Sunscreen silly hats
Musical instruments
Paper and markers
Stickers, stamp, notepad, pencil
Teams will return after a predetermined amount of time and the winning team will be determined and prizes awarded. A slide show will be created from the team photos for everyone to watch.
Time Frame: 2 or 3 Hours
Sport bags are provided for each team which include the following items:
Team specific bandannas
Scorecard
Event cards/score cards
$40 cash
4-Dunkin' Donuts gift cards
Sunscreen silly hats
Musical instruments
Paper and markers
Stickers, stamp, notepad, pencil
Teams will return after a predetermined amount of time and the winning team will be determined and prizes awarded. A slide show will be created from the team photos for everyone to watch.
Time Frame: 2 or 3 Hours
The Game Show Event
Add some game show fun to your next event! This is always a crowd-pleaser. We'll hand select several different games to fit the size and mood of your group. We guarantee your group will have a great time!
Games include:
We'll play music, take photos, and make these games really engaging and fun!! Lets discuss options and the curate best fit for your group! Time Frame: 1 or 2 Hours |
Crazy World Cup Games- Outdoor or Indoor
This is a fun Olympic style event to help celebrate the summer Olympics in Rio. We will start with breaking your group into teams and then kicking off the events with the National Anthem. The event will consist of about a dozen various activities which teams will complete for points.
At the end of the designated time, points will be tallied and the winners will be determined. Our award ceremony will consist of fun prizes for the winning teams and silly prizes for losing teams. The event will include: Giant Ball Hoop Pig shot-put Javelin throw Frog toss Disc throwing Human cage toss And many more fun events. Lots of fun and good for all abilities so no one will be left out! Time Frame: 1 or 2 Hours |
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The Crazy Collaborative Challenge
Teams must navigate through a series of mental, physical, visual puzzles and collaborate tasks that will get the group on their feet and having fun!
There will be trivia questions, brain teasers, beach balls, hula hoops, games of skill and all kinds of fun collaborate tasks involved. There are over 20 possible tasks and the team that completes the first 15 are the winners. We incorporate fun music and high energy into this event. This is the perfect way to get co-workers engaged, having fun, and getting to know each other. This is a great way to end your day if your team has been in meetings and needs to get some energy out. One of our warm-up events can be added to fill two hours. This can be a one hour stand alone event or even incorporated into a cocktail hour. Time Frame: 1 or 2 Hours |
Bicycle Building Charity Event
Teams must build a bicycle for charity, but to receive parts teams must navigate through a series of mental, physical, and visual puzzles and tasks. Some tasks require lots of concentration while others are fun and silly. We provide a huge collection of funny hats that help get the creative juices flowing!
During the event, teams may strategize whether they build the bicycle as they go or perhaps at the end when they have all their parts. This is a good test to see if teams can complete the task on their own or if they will need help from the other teams. Some teams find this very easy while others may run into stumbling blocks. We will take photos during this event and a group photo at the end with the completed bicycles. Groups can take the completed bikes at the conclusion of the event and donate them to a local charity or we will do so on your behalf. Time Frame: 1 or 2 Hours Build a wheelchair:
If your group would prefer they can assemble wheelchairs that will be donated to a local organization. We will provide all the equipment needed for a fun event and a fantastic cause. |
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Stuffed Animal Charity Event
Teams must build a stuffed animal for charity, but to receive parts to build the stuffed animal, teams must navigate through a series of mental, physical, and visual puzzles and tasks. Teams must identify the strengths of each member to navigate their way through these puzzles and tasks. Some tasks require lots of concentration while others are fun and silly. We provide a huge collection of funny hats that help get the creative juices flowing.
During the event, teams may strategize whether they build the animal as they go or perhaps at the end when they have all the parts. This is a good test to see if teams can complete the task on their own or if they will need help from the other teams. Some teams find this very easy while others may run into stumbling blocks. We will take photos during this event and a group photo at the end with the completed stuffed animal. Groups can take the completed stuffed animal at the conclusion of the event and donate them to a local charity or we will do so on your behalf. Options for school supplies, foster bags or anything else you can think of assembling for a good cause. Time Frame: 1 or 2 Hours |
The iMovie Studio Event
Teams will be given 60 minutes to create a one-minute movie trailer based on your company's products or services. We provide teams with an Apple iPad and choice of fun and colorful props to wear. They need to work together to outline the video story and then film the scenes into iMovie. We provide all the props to get the teams going and have an amazing time!
Once the videos are completed within the given time frame, we play the them to the entire team and choose a winner based on creativity, content, and overall flow of the video. You will also receive copies of these videos that you can use internally for meetings or conferences. Teams can get very creative. Visit our YouTube Channel Time Frame: 1 or 2 Hours |
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Escape the Conference Room (We come to you!)
An escape room is an interactive live adventure game in which players discover hidden clues and unravel puzzles in order to solve the final combination and exit the room within a certain amount of time. Each team will have their own setup that looks like an office environment. Using various items given to them, teams will need to find keys, combination numbers, and miscellaneous items to unlock various containers and reveal additional clues.
This is a fun and interactive event that takes place in any conference room. Teams have a limited amount of time, so communication and collaboration are very important. Up to 10 exact games can be played at the same time in the same meeting room. Escape the Classroom We will bring our escape room program to any classroom setting. We have 10 setups that can be played in a single room. Our program teaches students collaborative play through teamwork and problem solving skills. Time Frame: 1 or 2 Hours |
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Monkey Mind Escape Rooms - Downtown Portsmouth
Groups can spend some time at our downtown Portsmouth space with our escape rooms and causal time in our newly remodel mid-century decor. Complete with big-screen TV, high-speed WiFi- kitchenette, foosball table, and great views to Congress Street. Great for casually gathering time.
Cursed Tomb This is a one-of-a-kind Hollywood style room that is just incredible! The tome of the ancient Egyptian King awaits your visit. Or does he not? Complete with a real Egyptian sarcophagus. Hieroglyphs and gods will guide you on the way to uncovering the fate of a lost archaeologist and solving the mysteries of the tomb. You will have 45 minutes to to work as a team to return the ancient scarab to the king to rid all the evil spirits. This is room is very realistic and is a dimly lit room making this a very realist experience. The Stolen Diamond One of our Safari guides, Bob, stole the famous Cullinan diamond from Africa. He secretly hid it our office to protect its whereabouts. After his return to Africa last week, he was apprehended and is being held captive by local authorities. Bob is available via our Satellite TV and needs your help to locate the Cullinan Diamond. The Cullinan diamond was discovered in 1905 and is the second largest diamond ever found in history. This diamond is 530.2 carats in size. See if your team has what it needs to grab a rare glimpse of this amazing historical gem and help save Bob. Time Frame: 1 or 2 Hours |
Mini-Golf Charity Event
Teams will make their own mini-golf course using can and box goods that they bring to the event. These foods items will later donated to a local food pantry. We will invite a local food pantry to pick up the items and take a group photo.
Each team will receive team bandannas and will be asked for create a team name and cheer. Our facilitator will ask each team to announce their name and demonstrate their cheer. As we get started, teams will have the opportunity to earn premium items. Those items will assist teams create a better course over the other teams. Teams will earn points based on course design and everyone will have a chance to play all holes. Prizes will be provided to the winning team. We will take photos during the event including a group photo. Copies will be proved within 24 hours. We need enough space around the room to setup the mini-golf course greens. Time Frame: 2 Hours |
Salsa & Sangria Challenge (and Guacamole of course!)
Your group will be broken into smaller teams and each team will receive chief aprons and hats to wear.
We start with some warm up events to get things going. Teams need to create a team name and a team cheer then perform to the entire group. Afterwards, the basic ingredients are given to each team to make a salsa, sangria and guacamole. Teams will be given the opportunity to earn premium items to be used for their creations. The premium products are earned using our Kohoot! app to answer a series of trivia questions. The team with the highest points is allowed to choose from a basket of items to obtain the edge over the other teams. Using these ingredients, they will create the best salsa for the judges. Points will be awarded based on taste, creativity, and presentation. Teams will have time to sample each others dishes as well as time to socialize. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team. All participants will have a great time getting to know each other and building a common bond in this informal environment. Photographs will be taken during events including a group photo of all the participants. We will provide you to a link that will allow you to download the photos. Time Frame: 1 or 2 Hours |
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Marshmallow Challenge
Teams are given a handful of simple items and must work together to build the tallest free-form structure. A marshmallow needs to be placed on the top of the structure without it collapsing. As much as it sounds simple, most teams fail. (Don't look it up online because that will spoil the surprise). We will discuss the reason for these failures and provide a reinforcing video that discusses important lessons about success in the workplace and life.
Event is followed up with a TED Talks video and discussions relating to applying to work applications. Time Frame: 1 Hour |
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PowerPoint Improv
We provide a brief warm to get things going. Team will be provided with team bandannas and asked to create a team name and cheer. We might event play a little game to get people on their feet.
Then into the main event. Teams are given 30 minutes and are provided with iPads to create a total random PowerPoint slide deck for the other teams. Typically they need to create 6-8 slides for their deck. The iPads contain may different type of silly photos, random graphs/charts and photos that just make no sense at all. When the desks are completed, teams will exchange iPads with other teams and will have 2 minutes to review & plan their presentation. They need to determine which member(s) will present each section and create way to present the material to the rest of the group. The presentation is judged based on many criteria including flow of presentation, creativity and just finishing within the 6 minutes time limit. Prizes are awarded to the first place team. Total hysterical and lots of fun! Time Frame: 1 or 2 Hours |
Two Minutes To Win It
This can be a highly intensive event where team compete in a series of head-to-head events. Points are awarded to the winning team for each activity and a winning prize to the team with the most points at the end.
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Time Frame: 1 or 2 Hours |
Trivia & Name That Tune Competition
Looking for fun without too much running around then consider our trivia competition. This event is great for everyone with questions that entertain a small or large group.
In additional to our Trivia Competition, we'll add a little extra fun with our Name That Theme Song competition. We have a large library of theme songs from movies, TV shows and classic sitcoms. Lots of laughs and giggles for everyone. Prizes awarded to the winning team. Time Frame: 1 or 2 Hours |