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Escape the Dark Curse: Outdoor Escape Room Team Building

Bring your team together for a magical experience!

This isn’t your typical escape room — it’s an outdoor escape room with a magical twist. In Escape the Dark Curse, your team steps into a fully immersive fantasy world where a powerful curse has stripped the land of all good magic. Using our GPS-powered app, you’ll explore your surroundings, unlock hidden hotspots, and complete challenges to relearn spells, brew potions, and recover lost artefacts.

With three levels to conquer and the Blood Moon fading fast, it’s a race against time to restore balance. Expect puzzles, teamwork, and just enough chaos to keep things interesting.

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From $15 per person

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120 minutes

How It Works


Before the Event

Once you’ve booked, we’ll help you choose the perfect location, event duration and hosting option for your group. We’ll plot the GPS hotspots, load any custom branding or questions (if included), and make sure everything is ready for game day. We also provide an Event Information page that you can share with your team to help everyone get ready to take part in the activity.

 

The Start

On the day, teams of 4-6 gather for a 15-minute race briefing before downloading the app and receiving their mission. We’ll explain how the game works, answer any questions and get everyone ready to compete.

 

During the Challenge

Teams head out and have 90-minutes to explore the area, completing GPS hotspots packed with trivia, puzzles, photo and video challenges. The aim is simple: score as many points as possible before the clock runs out, with teams free to choose their own route and strategy.

 

The Wrap-Up

When time’s up, everyone returns and joins the event manager back online for the results. We’ll announce the winners, showcase the live leaderboard and share some of the funniest photos and videos captured during the challenge—usually the highlight of the day!

 

After the Event

The competition may be over, but the memories live on. You’ll receive access to your event gallery, packed with the photos and videos captured by your teams—perfect for sharing with colleagues and celebrating your event.

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WHY TEAMS LOVE IT

Immersive Fantasy Quest

Step into a magical storyline where teams become spellcasters on a mission — complete with levels, characters, and a final showdown.

Escape the Dark Curse Key Features
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Outdoor Escape Room

All the problem-solving of an escape room, but played out in the real world with movement, exploration, and fresh air.

Pressure Meets Play

A ticking clock, live leaderboard, and layered challenges keep energy high (even if no one fully “escapes,” there’s still a winner).

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WHAT GAME-PLAY OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE?

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Virtual

Our virtual team activities bring remote teams together. Individual players will join via a video call where a Remote Host will guide your team as you take on immersive virtual gameplay.

What Do I Need?
  • Laptop A laptop per person
  • Smartphone A smartphone/tablet

Available

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Multi-City

Multi-City is perfect for teams in multiple locations. Bring everyone together with a virtual briefing from one of our Remote Hosts before taking on your activity no matter where you are.

What Do I Need?
  • Laptop A laptop per location
  • Smartphone A smartphone per team

Available

In-Person Gameplay option

In-Person with Remote Host

Our in-person gameplay brings teams together in a location of your choice. Guided by an expert Remote Host, you and your team will complete your activity using your own devices.

What Do I Need?
  • Laptop A laptop for the remote-brief
  • Smartphone A smartphone per team

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!

Our experiences are Trusted by 10,000+ happy teams

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How All Our Outdoor Escape Room Games Work

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Kickoff Briefing

15 min
One of our On-Screen or On-Site Hosts will kickstart the day and  energise the group with a 15 minute Race-Briefing.
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Game Play

90 min
Teams have 60-90mins to complete as many challenges as possible and score as many points as possible.
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Wrap-Up & Celebrate

15 min
After a thrilling 60-90mins, we’ll reunite for a hilarious wrap-up and results session, where the winners will be crowned champions!

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Custom Questions

Add between 6-8 multiple choice questions – think company trivia, fun facts, or inside jokes. It’s a simple way to make your Tech-Based Team Building activity more personal and a lot more fun.

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Live On-Screen Hosts

Your team gathers in person – our Remote Host joins via live video. It’s the same high-energy experience, just more budget-friendly. We’ll handle the flow, the fun, and the final wrap-up while you focus on connecting face-to-face.

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Custom Branding

Work with us to add your logo and brand colours to our event app so it feels like your own.
It’s an easy way to make your next event look and feel on-brand from the start.

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Frequently Asked Questions about our Outdoor Escape Rooms

What is an Outdoor Escape Room?

Outdoor Escape Rooms are GPS-powered team building activities where teams race between locations, completing themed trivia, puzzles, and creative photo/video challenges.

Want the full breakdown? Check out our guide: What Is a Digital Treasure Hunt?

What do we need to take part in an Outdoor Escape Room?

To take part in any of our Outdoor Escape Rooms you’ll need a couple of things. Access to a laptop with video conferencing software such as Zoom for the remote briefing, and a smart device with our Mobile Adventures app.

How do we get set up for an Outdoor Escape Room?

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. It’s that easy!

Read more on how to play any of our GPS Team Building Challenges.

How long does your Outdoor Escape Rooms last?

Our Outdoor Escape Room activities typicly last 120 minutes. However, our times are flexible so we can adapt to your needs.

What is the maximum team size for an Outdoor Escape Room?

We recommend 4-6 people per team for any of our GPS games.

How is an outdoor escape room different from a traditional escape room?

Unlike a locked room experience, this outdoor escape room takes place in open spaces like parks or campuses, blending movement, teamwork, and interactive challenges. If you’re exploring other formats, you can also check out our virtual escape rooms for a more classic indoor-style experience.

How many people take part in an outdoor escape room?

Our outdoor escape room games are made for any group size. Whether your group is made up of 5, 50 or 5,000 people we’ve got you covered!

Do we need to “escape” to win?

Not necessarily. While the goal is to complete all three levels before time runs out, teams also earn points throughout the experience — so even if the curse isn’t fully broken, there’s still a winning team.

What if we don't have a venue?

Our Outdoor Escape Rooms 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.

What happens if it rains?

All of our Outdoor Escape Rooms are coverd by our Wet Weather Back-up.
This allows you to swap to an indoor challengeup to 24 hours before your event.

You can read more information on In-person FAQs or reach out to us with any queries.

Where can we run a Outdoor Escape Room event?

Anywhere you like. Whether you are based in Cape Town, London, Amstardam or anywhere, we can “drop” the experience into any city, office precinct, or venue, making it one of the most flexible options out there.

Do we need a host on-site for an Outdoor Escape Room?

Not necessarily. Our Outdoor Escape Rooms have a Remote Host option which makes it a budget-friendly and eco-conscious choice while still delivering high energy and seamless gameplay.

Do you offer themed alternatives for different occasions?

Yes — from seasonal events like our Halloween Team Activities to murder mysteries and other immersive experiences, there’s plenty to explore depending on your vibe.

Ready to Break the Curse?

Gather your team, choose your location, and we’ll handle the magic.
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