GPS Team Building Games That Get Teams Moving
Take your team outside for a dose of fresh air, friendly competition, and GPS-powered fun. These in-person team building games combine cutting-edge tech with real world challenges to get teams thinking, exploring, and high-fiving. Whether you’re racing through a city, unlocking location-based clues, or going undercover as secret agents, our GPS activities are packed with energy and excitement. The best part? They work anywhere, can be customised to fit your brand or message, and run smoothly from our interactive app. If you’re after something budget-friendly and brilliant, this is your sign. Let’s get your team moving!
Best GPS Team Building Activities
Choose from a range of themed GPS Team Building activities and explore the great outdoors with your team today!
The Ultimate GPS Challenge
In-Person GPS On-Screen HostMulti City
Our Ultimate GPS Challenge is a smartphone scavenger hunt on steroids, starring you and your team, played anywhere in the world.
120 mins
Cape Town City Explorer
In-Person GPS On-Site HostMulti City
Our Ultimate GPS Challenge is a smartphone scavenger hunt on steroids, starring you and your team, played anywhere in the world.
120 mins
GPS Spy School
In-Person GPS On-Screen HostMulti City
The eagle has landed. Over. Your mission is to go undercover and take to the streets, gather evidence and identify the suspects in this high-profile case!
120 mins
Street Olympics
In-Person GPS On-Screen HostMulti City
Urban challenge meets playable Olympics. Mix GPS wayfinding with quirky micro-games for a competitive twist on city exploration.
120 mins
Festive Treasure Hunt
In-Person GPS FestiveMulti City
Deck the halls, and your surroundings — in this app-powered hunt filled with Christmas clues, photo challenges, and silly surprises. The perfect group activity to end off Q4.
120 mins
Haunted Hunt
In-Person GPS HalloweenMulti City
A spine-tingling treasure hunt filled with ghostly puzzles, haunted hotspots, and challenges that require quick wit and teamwork to survive.
120 mins
Festive Amazing Race
On your marks, get set… Sleigh! Race your way through a series of global holiday missions in this fast-paced, app-powered adventure.
120 mins
Festive Pub Explorer
In-Person GPS On-Screen Host
The perfect excuse for a cheeky drink (or three). Explore your local or office pub circuit with festive trivia, hilarious dares, and seasonal surprises.
120 mins
Pub Explorer
In-Person GPS On-Screen Host
No holiday theme? No problem. This pub crawl-style treasure hunt is a crowd favourite GPS enabled challenges, photo rounds, and good vibes.
120 mins
The Amazing Race
In-Person GPS On-Screen HostMulti City
A globe-trotting GPS challenge that takes teams across multiple cities. Navigate, solve puzzles, and race to the finish line. Adrenaline-packed teamwork guaranteed.
120 mins
Destination Space
In-Person GPS On-Screen HostMulti City
An outdoor GPS adventure that’s out of this world. After crash landing on a strange planet, you must find the parts to repair your spacecraft and escape!
120 mins
Escape The Dark Curse
In-Person GPS GPS EscapeMulti City
Something sinister has been unleashed. In this GPS adventure you will need to work together to solve ancient riddles and break the curse before it consumes your team.
120 mins
Live On-Screen Hosts
At Team Events, we believe our On-Screen Hosts deliver an exceptional team experience. We take pride in our talented hosts, who are experts in our activities and ready to guide you every step of the way.
Your on-screen host will kick off the event with an engaging briefing via Zoom, setting the stage and energizing teams. Throughout the experience, they’ll be online to provide guidance, score challenges, and keep the momentum going. The event wraps up with a fun-filled finale, where scores are revealed, and the winning team is crowned!
How All Our GPS Team Building Challenges Work
Kickoff Briefing
Game Play
Wrap-Up & Celebrate
Where You Can Play Any Of Our GPS Treasure Hunts
Our events can be run all over the world - from London to Cape Town, New York to San Francisco - there's no destination off limits! Take a look below at some of our more popular locations.
Cape Town
From mountains to coastline, Cape Town is the ultimate playground for Amazing Race-style challenges and outdoor team building.
London
Explore iconic landmarks and hidden corners of London with a fast-paced GPS team building adventure your whole team will love.
Amsterdam
Wind through canals, culture, and quirky streets with a GPS-powered scavenger hunt in one of Europe’s most unique cities.
San Diego
Sunshine, waterfront views, and laid-back energy make San Diego the perfect setting for GPS treasure hunts and outdoor scavenger hunt adventures.
Toronto
From downtown skyscrapers to hidden city gems, Toronto is the ideal playground for interactive team building and Amazing Race-style experiences.
San Francisco
Explore iconic landmarks, steep streets, and vibrant neighbourhoods with a fast-paced GPS challenge across San Francisco.
What exactly is a Digital Treasure Hunt? Think Amazing Race meets app-powered team chaos.
What Is a Digital Treasure Hunt
GPS Challenge Treasure Hunt
A digital treasure hunt is a modern version of a classic scavenger hunt, powered by smartphones, GPS technology, and interactive challenges.
#GPSChallenge #TreasureHunt
May 2026
Outdoor & Remote Hosted GPS Team Building FAQs
What are GPS Team Building activities?
A GPS Team Building activity is an activity that can be played in person usually with a map, set of instructions or in our case a GPS powered app. Teams will compete against each other to locate and complete challenges before the game ends. Treasure Hunts are perfect for teams that want to get together in-person for team-bonding.
If you’d like a deeper breakdown, read our guide on What Is a Digital Treasure Hunt and why it’s become such a popular choice for team building.
How do GPS Team Building activities work on the day?
Teams will be briefed by one of our On-Screen Hosts then break off into smaller groups to ensure maximum engagement during your GPS Team Building activity. Our expert On-Screen Host will be on standby throughout the activity to support teams, encourage communication and provide a fun wrap-up at the end.
How long do GPS Team Building activities last?
Our Treasure Hunts last 90-120 minutes. However, our times are flexible so we can adapt to your needs.
How many people take part in your GPS Team Building activities?
Our Treasure Hunts are made for any group size. Whether your group is made up of 5, 50 or 5,000 people we’ve got you covered!
What is the maximum team size for your Treasure Hunts?
We recommend 4-6 people per team for any of our GPS activities.
What do we need to take part in your GPS Team Building activities?
To take part in one of our GPS Team Building games you’ll need a couple of things. Access to a laptop with video conferencing software such as Zoom for the briefing and wrap-up. A smart device with our Mobile Adventures app. Lastly, a stable internet connection.
How do we get set up for a GPS Team Building event?
We will provide you with step-by-step instructions ahead of the day. Simply download our Mobile Adventures app to your device. Then scan the QR code we provide you with and join the video link for your live on-screen briefing. It’s that easy!
Can GPS Team Building activities be played remotely?
Yes. We’ve adapted our offering to ensure that your team can enjoy their GPS Team Building game remotely. Our range of Treasure Hunts are also available for Multi City gameplay.
Are GPS activities good for team building?
Yes, GPS Team Building activities will have your team working together, communicating and challenging themselves in order to come out on top. GPS Events are the perfect activity for increasing team collaboration, and because of their flexibility and customisation.
What is the difference between an Outdoor Team Building activity vs Indoor?
Our Indoor Team Building Activities have been designed to connect teams in a venue or location of their choice, a perfect option for connecting with remote and in-office teams. Indoor Team Building Activities are a weatherproof option that offers creative and collaborative challenges to get teams engaged and connected.
Our Outdoor GPS Team Building Activities like The Ultimate GPS Challenge thrive on exploring your choice of location! Using GPS hotspots, teams will navigate their location to unlock interactive tasks and challenges, all while enjoying an energizing and uplifting event. Unlike Indoor Team Building Activities, our range of Outdoor GPS Team Building Activities are subject to the weather.
Can we host Festive GPS Team Building activity?
Sure! Our Treasure Hunts are a great addition to any holiday party or end-of-year wrap-up event. Discover our range of Festive Team Building Activities.
What are the benefits of Team Building?
GPS Team Building activities offer many benefits. Teams are able to connect in new ways when presented with challenges within their activity. Employees are able to build deeper relationships with each other through tasks that highlight creative and strategic skills that may not be displayed in their respective roles. Team building ultimately brings a collaborative and purposeful objective to employees that isn’t related to work, allowing personalities to come out and fun to be had!
Can i add a GPS Team Building activities as a breakout session to my conference?
Yes, GPS Team Building activities are perfect for a conference breakout session. Our GPS Team activities have been designed to help people work together, collaborate and get to know one another better. Treasure Hunts are great for breaking the ice and facilitating seminars during a conference.
What if we don't have a venue?
Our Treasure Hunts can be setup anywhere where teams can safely move around. If you don’t have access to an AV-setup we can even do the briefing through everyone’s phones.
Do we need a host on-site?
Not necessarily. Our Remote Host option makes this a budget-friendly and eco-conscious choice while still delivering high energy and seamless gameplay.
Where can we run a GPS team building event?
Can we run a large GPS Team Building Challenge?
Yes you can! We have a whole article that helps you understand how to plan a treasure hunt team building for large groups.