5 Unique Interactive Team Building Activities

Gone are the days when a corporate event meant boring cocktail reception and awkward mingling with people. Luckily, interactive team building and fun activities have changed the face of not only social parties, but also corporate events (and we're more than thankful for it). Best Venues is excited to share with you our picks for the 5 Unique Interactive Activities. Welcome to the new era of immersive events!

1. Scavenger Hunt with Technology

This multifaceted team building activity is truly one-of-a-kind. There's no better way to bond with your co-workers than themed games. Take your event to a new city and explore the area with an Amazing Race theme. Or head to the nearest museum with your group and play Museum Explorer, there's an engaging and relationship-building game for every event, city and space. If you think you're over regular scavenger hunts and murder mysteries, we have just the thing for your team: Spy School. In this exciting game, your team will betasked with a number of challenges. This activity uses the most advanced technology in the event industry to be the guide in a journey of spy inspired tasks, challenges and questions.

2. Not Your Typical Photo Booth Experience

Step into new era with different experiences ranging from Virtual Reality and Light Painting all the way to Green Screen, Slow Motion, Underwater, Morphing and more! The sky is the limit with this perfect interactive party element. Grab a group of co-workers and try out The REV, a 360 spotlight experience that makes you into a gif, boomerang or even a flipbook all including your company branding. And if that's not enough, forget the booth altogether and use the Photo Booth Without The Booth, a portable photography studio that captures the perfect pose or jump in fashion photo quality.

3. Test Your Team's Skills

Having team games that are entertaining and challenging is not only important, but also very difficult to find. Which is why we've got you covered, you'll never have to worry about combining the two elements ever again. Why? Because we can do all that for youseamlessly.Whether your company needs an ice breaker, is throwing an office party or is putting together a conference/gala, we have just the game. These fast-paced, smart games range from testing communication and chaos, testing analytics) all the way to testing negotiation and trading. One of the best sellers is "Balloons", in which players struggle to keep all the balloons afloat and safe from dipping into dangerous terrain. For bigger groups, a new and wildly fun game called RACES will be opening in 2019! All the games help you build not only crucial skills, but a workplace community.

4. Aerialist as Your Bartender

Haven't you ever dreamed of having an aerialist pour your champagne from 5 feet off the ground? Us too, which is why we want to tell you about these unique acrobats that provide the pop to your party, no matter the venue or occasion. This fun act brings the immersive element that your guests will be talking about for months. Our acts can do living food/beverage displays, cirque acts, music/magic and of course the aerial champagne service. It's a beautiful way to bring the team closer together!

5. Take VR To The Next Level

Break the limits of VR with your fellow coworkers and step inside the Multi Degree Motion Simulator, including 9 different special effects to make your VR experience as real as possible. Experience the newest, most innovative VR journey including stereoscopic headsets/audio and legs, back and air effects (to name just a few). The Simulator offers over 30 different virtual adventures; our favorite is the VR slide adventure down a 100 story building! What will be yours? Free venue and vendor finding is truly our passion! Our team of NYC event planners won’t rest until we’re able to help our clients find the perfect place and best activities for their event. If you’re interested in booking any NYC event spaces or using our team building activities,contact us!