Outdoor games: how to prepare a good event scenario?

Are you wondering how to encourage employees to relax outdoors? Regardless of whether you organize outdoor games on a windy spring evening, a long summer day or an autumn afternoon, try to make them memorable for your employees. Check out how to plan a successful outdoor event! 

Outdoor games: a proven way to bring the team together 

If there are conflicts, misunderstandings and bad andtatmosphere, you're probably wondering how you can improve your mood. Check, how to integrate a team, which is full of negative emotions! Think about organizing a field trip team games in the forest. Put your co-workers in a difficult situation. You can organize a survival party, a tactical game, military activities, an outdoor game - treasure hunters or an extreme off-road trip. Team members must rely on each other to meet the challenge. 

You wonder what field games in the forest will help you build an effective team? You could organize a blindfolded tent pitching competition. Divide employees into teams and provide them with two-person tents and blindfolds. Such an outdoor game is a real challenge. It is worth noting that only team leaders can observe the participants' actions. Using their resourcefulness, ingenuity, logical thinking and verbal communication, they must guide them appropriately.

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Make sure the builders will listen to the leader, communicate with each other and follow the rules teamworkto win. Pitching a tent blindfolded is educational and interesting integration fun. He will quickly break down barriers and unite the group. These types of field games show how important the role of the team is. They take employees out of their comfort zone and at the same time build trust between them.  

How to make a field game?

Creating an outdoor game can be a creative and rewarding process. Here are some steps to help you create your own outdoor game.

Define the goal and concept of the game

• Decide what goal you want to achieve with your field game. It can be entertainment, education, group integration or something else.

• Choose a game concept, which is a basic idea or theme that will serve as a starting point for creating rules and gameplay.

Specify the location

• Choose the right area or location to play the game. Make sure the area is safe and accessible to participants. If you need permission, get it in advance.

Develop the rules of the game

• Make a set of rules and regulations that will apply during the game. The rules should be clear and understandable to participants.

• Consider whether the game will be played individually, in teams, or may require cooperation between participants.

Choose goals and tasks

• Define the goals that participants will try to achieve during the game. The goals can be various - obtaining control points, solving puzzles, looking for hidden objects, etc.

• Develop tasks that will lead to achieving these goals. The tasks should be varied and adapted to the level of difficulty of the game.

Prepare the necessary materials

• Take care of all the necessary materials and props needed for the game, such as maps, compasses, control cards, hidden objects, flags, etc.

Organization and course of the game

• Determine what the rules for starting and ending the game will be.

• Hold a meeting for participants to explain the rules and provide necessary information.

Create scenarios

• If your game has a scenario or plot, write it and prepare the appropriate props that will be needed during the game.

Test the game

• Conduct trial tests of the game to make sure everything works as planned and that the rules are clear and fair.

Play the game

• Organize a proper field game and supervise its course. Be present to help when needed.

Summary and evaluation

• After the game is over, collect feedback from participants and make an evaluation to find out what can be improved in the future.

Unforgettable outdoor fun 

Integration game encourages employees to break away from the computer and highlight their strengths. This is a great opportunity for employees to get to know each other and work on communication and teamwork. By organizing integration games field trips, ensure the safety and comfort of participants. Make sure they have enough time and space to change their clothes before and after the party. If you tell your employees that they must work together or they will fall into the lake, you will see that they will do it! 

Outdoor games for employees

You are looking for inspiration for original field games? Other field games for groups include: building a raft and rafting with a newly constructed device. Make sure every employee participates in the task. Encourage them to build a raft from empty barrels, boards or containers and pieces of string. Then ask teams to test whether their device will stay afloat for a certain amount of time. Prepare an attractive reward to motivate your colleagues to take action.

Let's face it, not every team will build the perfect raft, but everyone will definitely have fun. The proposed fun is not only great for relaxation and provides a lot of positive energy, but also teaches teamwork and communication. By observing the actions of team members, you can see which of them has leadership qualities. 

How to diversify outdoor games? Geocaching!

Geocaching is popular and fascinating outdoor game, which combines elements of treasure hunting with navigation and exploration of the surrounding world. The game involves searching for hidden "caches" or "treasures" using GPS coordinates.

How it works geocaching? Each geocaching point is assigned GPS coordinates that indicate the exact location of the cache, which contains a logbook and sometimes small items to be exchanged. After finding the point, the participant signs in the register and can exchange one of the items, leaving something for future seekers.

Geocaching is a great entertainment for people who like adventure, navigation, solving puzzles and exploring different places. It can also be a great way to stay active outdoors and explore new places both in your area and while traveling. It is worth a try!

Laser paintball: addictive outdoor fun 

If you enjoy exciting, action-packed off-road play, consider... laser paintball. This is the most modern version of this sport. Importantly, participants do not have to wear masks or special clothes. They don't need paint balls either. The game looks very realistic and leaves no traces behind.

Divide your employees into teams and then give them high-tech laser guns. The team that scores more points wins. Such fun encourages participants to cooperate, communicate and work hard. To achieve success, you need to be determined. The above-mentioned game can be organized both in the forest, in the field or in the village hotel.

City game

A city game is a type of field game that is played in urban or urban-rural environments. For example we Wrocław or another large city. It takes place in city centers, parks, historical districts and museums. City games combine elements of city exploration, solving puzzles, social interaction and - sometimes - competition between participants.

These types of games involve solving various tasks and puzzles that lead participants through the city. These can be logical puzzles, hidden clues or questions requiring searching for information. Participants must use navigation to reach specific points in the city. They can use maps, smartphones with apps, compasses or other navigation tools. Some city games have a plot or scenario that creates a context for the gameplay. It could be a crime story, a science fiction adventure, or any other topic. Nowadays, many city games use technology such as mobile apps to help you navigate, collect clues, and track your game progress.

City games provide both entertainment and an opportunity to learn and discover new places. Importantly, they encourage social interaction, exchange of information and assistance between participants.

Catering for outdoor games 

Before you choose catering company, make sure he has experience in handling outdoor events. Depending on your location, you may need your own heat source (e.g. camping stove, propane grill). Most probably catering company will bring professional equipment to keep food and drinks at the right temperature. To avoid surprises, agree this in advance with its manager or owner.

If you don't have access to a fridge, choose simple meals. Thanks to this, you can be sure that they will not spoil over time parties. The same applies to the grill and other sources of heat. Opt for foods that can be prepared ahead of time and/or taste best at room temperature.

Benefits of participating in field games

Participating in field games can bring many benefits. Both the employees themselves and the company. Field games are played in groups, which is conducive team integration and building relationships between participants. Teamwork will strengthen social bonds. Outdoor games require communication and cooperation with other participants, which helps develop interpersonal skills such as the ability to listen to others, express one's opinions and solve problems. Many outdoor games contain elements of riddles, puzzles and logical tasks, which require creative thinking and problem solving.

Participating in outdoor games often requires navigating the terrain using a map, compass or other tools, which can help develop spatial orientation skills. Outdoor games often contain an element of competition, which can provide excitement and adrenaline, as well as help develop a competitive spirit and the ability to cope with competitive situations. Organization field play requires planning, resource management and decision-making, which can help develop management skills.

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These were the benefits of field games for the company. And what benefits does participation in them bring to the employees themselves? Since outdoor games often require outdoor exercise, they encourage physical activity. Running, walking, jumping or hiding can help you stay in good physical condition. Additionally, spending time outdoors and exercising can help reduce stress, improve mood and overall well-being. And one more thing - some field games have educational elements that allow participants to gain knowledge about nature, history, culture or other areas.

How to diversify the program of an outdoor event?

Before you organize field games, agree on the scenario of the event with your colleagues. Inform them well in advance about planned activities so that they can prepare for them.

If you operate in the creative industry and want to show employees that you appreciate unconventional ideas, organize unforgettable ones integration events. You can take into account beekeeping activities, workshops on creating natural cosmetics, knitting together, or 1920s style ball. 

Practical tips for organizers of corporate events

If you want to organize outdoor games, put logistics service first. Take care of catering, professional equipment and additional services attractions. Consider how employees will get to their destination. Is there a large parking lot, bus stop or train station nearby? Or maybe you can rent a bus for employee trip? Make sure participants will have access to the internet, power sockets and running water. Also prepare interesting prizes to increase employee engagement. In the case of outdoor games, the above-mentioned issues are often more complicated than they seem at first glance. Take these into account before you book party place.  

Finally, you can arrange integration hearthwhich will bring employees closer to each other and allow them to forget about their duties, even for a moment. The proposed event is very atmospheric and does not need any additional setting. However, if you want to give it a unique character, prepare original decorations. For example, you can organize an unforgettable evening in Hawaiian style. 

Organizing outdoor games is not always easy. If you don't have time to do it yourself organizing corporate events or you don't know how to do it, consider using the services of professionals. Event company Dwór Korona Karkonoszy offers outdoor games tailored to the participants - their interests, age and fitness. As many as 113 scenarios of corporate events, 25 years of experience in organizing events and our own headquarters in Sosnówka near Karpacz guarantee the highest quality services.   

Unusual outdoor games

Field games and field sports are also popular. An unusual scenario and an idea for an outdoor game will slowly diversify outdoor games. Some unusual field games that can be organized outdoors or in the field to provide participants with unique experiences include: laser paintball, a modification of traditional paintball; combat archery; bubble football; outdoor escape room; crime mystery game; kite flying game; zombie game; survival island.

These unusual outdoor games can provide participants with unforgettable experiences, promoting outdoor activities and integration in an unusual way. It is important to ensure appropriate safety measures and adapt the games to the age and skills of the participants.