Virtual World Rescue
One of you is inside the game. The rest of you hold the solutions.
About
Virtual World Rescue sends your teams on a covert mission as ethical hackers. The previous night, a young man tried a new VR headset from a questionable company and was drawn straight into the game world.
Your team’s task is to move between the virtual and real worlds, gathering clues to bring him home.
One person at a time wears the VR headset and describes the rooms and locks they see. Teammates in the real world hold the solutions: a set of lock modules and a guidebook that opens the doors. Success depends entirely on how well they communicate.
Just when the job seems done, teams are sent to a second level, with the same rooms and much harder locks. A main screen tracks every team’s progress, keeping the competition lively right to the end.
Learning outcomes
Virtual World Rescue is a lean management game built on real-time collaboration and communication. Every second of unclear description costs the team time.
The more precisely the player in VR describes the problem, the faster the team outside can solve it. Teams quickly learn the cost of vague instructions, and they learn to ask better questions and confirm what they have heard before acting.
The game has a steep learning curve. Feedback and continuous improvement help teams complete the second level far faster than the first, and many cut their time dramatically once they agree a shared way of describing things.
It is a powerful way to discuss challenges facing modern organisations, particularly remote and hybrid teams and those using agile methods, where clear communication across distance is everything.
Program flow
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The mission
Teams learn about the gamer trapped in the virtual world and how the rescue works.
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Enter the game
One player puts on the headset and describes the rooms and locks they see.
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Crack the locks
Teammates use the lock modules and guidebook to solve each room.
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Level two
Teams return through the same rooms, now with harder locks.
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Debrief
Teams compare progress on the main screen and discuss what improved their communication.
What is included
Included
- Expert facilitators throughout
- VR headsets for every team
- Lock modules and guidebooks
- Main progress screen
- Facilitated debrief
Not included
- Venue hire
- Meals and refreshments
- Audio-visual equipment
- Transfers to and from the venue
- Bespoke printed materials
Frequently asked questions
How big can the group be?
From 10 to 500 guests, organised into smaller teams.
How long is the programme?
The programme typically lasts about 2 hours.
Is VR experience needed?
No. The headset is easy to use, and players take turns so everyone has a go.
Indoors or outdoors?
It is designed for indoor spaces such as a hotel function room, ballroom or conference hall.
Is it useful for remote or agile teams?
Yes. It is an excellent way to explore the communication challenges these teams face daily.
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