Virtual World Rescue
One of you is inside the game. The rest of you hold the keys.
About
Virtual World Rescue sends your teams on a secret mission as ethical hackers. The night before, a young man tried a new VR headset from a suspicious company and was pulled straight into the game world.
Your team’s job is to move between the virtual and real worlds, gathering clues to bring him back.
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 finished, 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 until the end.
Learning outcomes
Virtual World Rescue is a lean management game based on real-time collaboration and communication. Every second of unclear description costs the team time.
The more precisely the VR player describes the problem, the faster the team outside can solve it. Teams quickly see the cost of vague instructions and learn to ask better questions and confirm what they heard before acting.
The game has a steep learning curve. Feedback and continuous improvement help teams finish the second level far faster than the first, and many cut their time dramatically once they agree on a shared way to describe things.
It is a powerful way to discuss challenges facing modern companies, especially remote and hybrid teams and those using agile methods, where clear communication across distance is everything.
Program flow
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Mission
Teams learn about the gamer trapped in the virtual world and how the rescue works.
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Go virtual
One player wears 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 go back 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
- Dedicated facilitation team
- VR headsets for every team
- Lock modules and guidebooks
- Main progress screen
- Facilitated debrief
Not included
- Venue fees
- Food and beverages
- AV equipment
- Local transportation
- Custom printing
Frequently asked questions
What is the group size range?
10 to 500 guests, working in smaller teams.
How much time does it take?
About 2 hours from start to finish.
Do we need VR experience?
No. The headset is easy to use, and players take turns so everyone gets a try.
Can it run indoors or outdoors?
It is set up indoors, in a meeting room, ballroom or event hall.
Is it useful for remote or agile teams?
Yes. It is a great way to explore the communication challenges these teams face every day.
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