In today’s fast-paced work environment, building a strong, collaborative team is essential. That is where escape rooms shine. Unlike traditional activities like bowling or trivia, escape rooms encourage communication, trust, and problem-solving under pressure while keeping your team genuinely engaged.
At Narrow Escape Rooms in Penrith, we have hosted hundreds of businesses looking to improve teamwork, boost morale, and reward their staff with a memorable experience. Over the years, we have learned what makes an escape room team-building event successful and what can make it fall flat.
Here are the dos and don’ts of using escape rooms for corporate team building, along with how our team building packages can help your team get the best results.
Why Escape Rooms Are Perfect for Team Building
According to Forbes, effective team-building activities can improve communication, trust, and overall productivity — all skills that escape rooms naturally encourage.
Escape rooms simulate real workplace dynamics in a fun, high-energy environment. To be successful, teams must communicate effectively, delegate tasks, solve problems, and stay calm under time pressure. These are the same soft skills that drive success in the office, only here they are developed through play.
Unlike competitive activities, escape rooms promote collaboration over competition. Every team member contributes to the group’s success, making it a fantastic way for colleagues to recognise each other’s strengths in a new setting.
The Dos: How to Get the Most Out of Your Escape Room Experience
1. Choose the Right Escape Room Venue
Not all escape rooms are designed for team building. Choose a venue that offers structured corporate experiences and understands how to balance fun with professional outcomes.
At Narrow Escape Rooms, we offer custom corporate packages designed for a variety of team objectives:
- Reward and Recognition – Perfect for celebrating wins or boosting morale
- Enhancing Communication and Collaboration – Designed to strengthen communication and trust across teams
- Creating High-Performing Teams – A tailored experience that combines escape room challenges with professional coaching through our partnership with Worth Coaching
Each package includes pre-game instructions, gameplay, a post-game debrief, and team photos, with the option to add professional coaching and reflection sessions for deeper learning.
2. Define Your Team Building Goals
- Improve communication and problem-solving?
- Encourage collaboration between departments?
- Reward your team for a job well done?
3. Debrief After the Game
The most valuable insights often come after the clock stops. A short post-game debrief allows your team to reflect on what worked well and what could improve.
Our Game Masters at Narrow Escape Rooms can guide your debrief, highlighting moments where teamwork shone or where communication broke down. If you book our Enhancing Communication and Collaboration Package, we even include pre- and post-session surveys and reflective discussions to help measure progress.
4. Encourage Collaboration, Not Competition
While a little friendly rivalry can be fun, the real magic happens when teams work together. Encourage your staff to support one another rather than focus on who finishes first.
For larger corporate groups, we can host multiple escape room sessions and tailor the structure so that everyone gets involved. This ensures that no one is left behind and every participant feels valued.
5. Choose a Trusted Venue with Corporate Experience
- Customisable bookings for groups up to 18 players
- Professional facilitators and Game Masters
- A safe, supportive, and fun environment
- Pre- and post-event support to help connect the experience back to workplace outcomes
The Don’ts: Mistakes to Avoid
1. Do Not Skip the Briefing
The pre-game briefing might seem like a formality, but it is vital. It sets expectations, explains safety rules, and often contains clues about the game’s structure. Teams that tune out early tend to waste precious minutes later.
2. Do Not Make It All About Winning
Escaping the room is exciting, but how your team works together is what really matters. Focus on communication, leadership, and problem-solving rather than completion times.
At Narrow Escape Rooms, we remind corporate players that you do not lose when you run out of time; you win when your team grows stronger.
3. Do Not Mix Teams Poorly
When planning groups, think about personalities and roles. Mixing managers with direct reports can create hesitancy, while grouping people who rarely work together can improve cross-department collaboration.
If you are unsure, our experienced staff can help you structure teams for the best results.
4. Do Not Forget to Follow Up
The benefits of team building come from reflection and reinforcement. After your escape room session, discuss lessons learned back at the office. Who showed leadership? Who adapted well under pressure? How did the team handle communication challenges?
If you choose our Creating High-Performing Teams Package, we help facilitate this through custom coaching and feedback sessions that turn fun into measurable growth.
Why Businesses Choose Narrow Escape Rooms Penrith
Our corporate team building packages are designed to go beyond fun. They are about connection, communication, and lasting results. Whether your goal is to reward your team or strengthen collaboration, we make the experience meaningful.
Businesses choose us because:
- We provide structured, outcomes-driven packages tailored to team goals
- Our escape rooms are original, immersive, and locally designed for engagement and challenge
- Our facilitators ensure every player feels involved and supported
- We offer weekday bookings by appointment and flexible scheduling for convenience
From small businesses to large organisations, teams leave our escape rooms not only smiling but also stronger and more connected.
Ready to Unlock Your Team’s Potential?
Bring your team together for a unique and results-driven experience they will remember. Choose from our Reward and Recognition, Communication and Collaboration, or High-Performing Team packages, each tailored to your workplace needs.
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At Narrow Escape Rooms Penrith, teamwork is not just encouraged; it is essential for your escape.