Team outings and team building
in Amsterdam
We don't call everything team building. First the question of what's going on, and only then the concept that fits.
When there's really a question underneath
- A newly formed team that doesn't know each other yet
- A department where working together isn't running smoothly
- Colleagues who barely speak to each other since working from home
When it simply needs to be a good day
- A team games day with parts we devise ourselves
- A TV-style game concept for the whole department
- A pub quiz or murder mystery dinner for the evening after
A team outing and team building are not the same thing
The terms team outing and team building are often used interchangeably, but for us they're not the same. A team outing is a good day with colleagues where nobody has to learn anything. Team building means there's a question underneath: a team that has just been merged, a department where things aren't running smoothly, or people who barely speak to each other since working from home. So we always start by asking what exactly is going on. If the answer is that nothing is wrong and it simply has to be fun, we'll build that, and we won't call it team building.
What we run in Amsterdam are the concepts we bring complete: a TV-style game concept, a team games day, a murder mystery dinner or a pub quiz. We bring those including equipment, technology and hosts, so all you need to arrange is a room and a group. We don't do activities tied to a fixed site, because a provider on the spot will always be stronger at that. For a team programme your own office or an already hired hall works best, because the group then doesn't have to move halfway through.
Not sure which concept suits you yet? Tell us what kind of group it is, and we'll make a suggestion.
What people in Amsterdam come to us for
Three formats that work well in Amsterdam
TV-style game concepts
A familiar format, but with your own content in it.
More about this →Life-size board games
Stratego or Game of the Goose, but with the participants as the pieces.
More about this →Indoor activities
The starting point if the space or the weather decides.
More about this →View all concepts if you're looking for something else.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between a team outing and team building?
With a team outing, the aim is a good day. With team building there's a question underneath, and we build the programme so that question becomes visible. We ask beforehand which of the two it is, because a wrongly chosen programme disappoints in either direction.
How long does a team programme take?
A team programme with us usually takes half a day, so about three to four hours including breaks. A shorter version of an hour and a half is also possible, for example as a kick-off to a meeting day or as a finish before drinks.
How big can a team be?
Most concepts work well for around 15 to 60 people. More is possible too, but then we work with more hosts and split the group into rounds, so nobody is left waiting.
Can you arrange a venue in Amsterdam?
We can, but we prefer a place you already have. That saves costs and it's usually more practical too. If that's not possible, we'll find a hall or outdoor venue that suits the number of people and the concept.
Tell us about your plans in Amsterdam
Whether you're a company or a private individual, we're happy to think along, with no obligation.