A video briefing sets the mission. Each team then receives a metal case containing a series of locked boxes. Solving one puzzle opens the next box, and each step reveals part of the code to the combination lock on the final prize box. The first team to open it wins.
Breaking the Box: An Escape-Room Style Mystery Box Challenge
Breaking the Box is a mystery box team building challenge that brings the thrill of an escape room to any venue. Teams race the clock to unlock a metal case of nested, locked boxes, each holding its own puzzle.
How it works
At a glance
Chosen by: Havells, Beardo
Key takeaways
Increased critical thinking
Each lock needs a different kind of reasoning
Improved resource planning
Teams decide who works on what
Time management
The countdown never stops
Why teams choose Breaking the Box/Mystery Box
Everyone has to use their intellect to move forward, and teams must keep thinking outside the box. Havells and Beardo have chosen it.
Breaking the Box/Mystery Box FAQs
Small teams of around 5–8 work best so everyone gets hands-on time with the puzzles.
Yes. Breaking the Box/Mystery Box works indoors (offices, hotel ballrooms, conference halls) and outdoors (lawns, resorts, campuses). We confirm space needs once you share your venue.
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