Organizing team building does not automatically mean everyone has to travel somewhere. An on-site escape room brings the excitement, collaboration and competition of an escape game directly to your own office, event venue or company location. No external bookings, no travel time, just an activity that fits where your team already is.

What exactly is an on-site escape room?

A on-site escape room is a fully mobile escape experience played at any desired location. Instead of going to a fixed venue, the game is brought to you. Teams work together on puzzles and tasks to complete a challenge within the time limit. Exactly like a classic escape room, but at a location you choose.

At The Box Company, this takes place through an escape box on location: a compact and complete game concept that can be used in virtually any place, from an office meeting room to a convention hall.

Why an escape room at your own location works for team building

The power of an escape room at your own location lies in the combination of a familiar environment and a new challenge. Teams play in a place they know, but experience something they have never done before. That lowers the barrier and increases engagement.

During the game, teamwork is literally put to the test. Everyone has a different role, information is distributed among team members, and together participants must make connections, communicate and make decisions under time pressure. That dynamic makes an escape room more than just a fun outing; it becomes a purposeful team-building activity.

Another practical advantage: the activity easily fits into the schedule of a team day, off-site day or company event. You can combine it effortlessly with other parts of the program, and the group does not need to travel.

The on-site escape box: scalable for any group size

What sets an escape box on location apart from a classic escape room is its scalability. Traditional escape rooms are designed for groups of 6 to 8 people. An escape box on location makes it possible for much larger teams to play at the same time.

The activities of The Box Company are designed so that multiple teams participate in the same challenge simultaneously. Teams play in parallel, creating a competitive element that sparks energy and focus. No one is left on the sidelines; everyone is actively involved.

This makes an escape box such as our Einstein Box or the escape room experience on location particularly suitable for companies that want to organize team building for larger groups, from 20 people to more than 100 participants. 

For which occasions is an escape room in the workplace ideal?

An escape room at your own location fits many different occasions:

• Team days and off-site days -  as an interactive activity that creates energy and connection

• Kick-offs and year-end meetings - as a shared start or closing of a period

• Company parties and events - as an energizer within a larger program

• Conferences and trade shows - as a crowd-puller or team activity

The flexibility of the on-site escape box makes it easy to adapt the activity to the available space, group size and time slot in the program.

Organizing an on-site escape room with The Box Company

The Box Company organizes escape rooms for companies throughout the Netherlands. The activities are fully planned around your situation, including guidance on the day itself. You choose the location, we take care of the rest.

Frequently asked questions about escape rooms

What is the biggest advantage of an escape room at your own location?

You save travel time and organizational hassle. The activity comes to you, making it easy to add it to a team day, event or company gathering at the place you choose.

For how many people is an escape room suitable?

An escape box on location is flexible and suitable for both small teams and large groups. Depending on the activities, groups of 10 to over 100 participants can join at the same time.

Is a workplace escape room also suitable for large company events?

Yes. The activities of The Box Company are specially developed for large groups and can be used at off-site days, conferences and company events.

What is the difference between an escape room on location and a fixed escape room?

A fixed escape room takes place in a specific venue with a fixed theme and set design. An escape room on location is mobile and can be played anywhere, with more emphasis on team dynamics and collaboration than on set design.

How do I plan an on-site escape room for my team?

Contact The Box Company. We discuss the group size, location and the purpose of the activity and advise which escape box best suits your team.