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Mystery Team Solve!

Mystery Team Solve! is a Experiences package in Redwood City for 6–1000 guests, starting at $50. It includes Background Music, Live Performances, Game Hosts and can be requested online with confirmation from the vendor.

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Overview

Mystery Team Solve: Team Treasure Hunt — 90 to 120 Minutes of Immersive Fun

This team treasure hunt turns any gathering into a live-action detective adventure. Suitable for 6 to 6,000 guests, with teams capped at 6–8 people per group (ensuring every guest participates, no one spectates), the experience works equally well indoors or outdoors. The program is designed for corporate events, weddings, birthday parties, holiday parties, conference breakouts, school field days, nonprofit galas, and private celebrations of all kinds — anywhere you want a high-energy, collaborative challenge.

How It Works

Your group receives a custom mystery — choose from Murder Mystery, Cyber Heist, Treasure Quest, or Art Theft — complete with a branded backstory, a set of clever clues, and hands-on challenges tailored to your event’s goals. Professional actors portray characters from the story and guide teams through the experience. Using the clues provided, teams search the venue for challenge stations where they interrogate suspects, solve physical or intellectual puzzles, or perform timed tasks. Each completed station earns a letter; teams then unscramble the final anagram to solve the mystery and win the game. This blend of deduction, movement, and teamwork keeps participants fully engaged from start to finish.

What Is Included

  • 1 Host — an experienced event leader who sets the stage and keeps the energy high.
  • Facilitators — one professional facilitator for every 20–30 participants, ensuring smooth station management and rule guidance.
  • Interactive Icebreaker — a warm-up activity that quickly forms teams (a wristband method is used for groups of 80+).
  • Custom Challenges — a mix of physical tasks and intellectual puzzles on themes such as Hacker, Time Traveler, Superhero, Survivalist, and more.
  • QR Code Quests — modern digital treasure maps that lead teams to clues and challenges.
  • Brain-Teasing Puzzles — fun, educational conundrums that test logic, creativity, and cooperation.
  • Medals — awards for the top three finishing teams.
  • Hard-Copy Materials — every team receives printed clues, puzzles, and instructions; all materials are included in the price.

Event Themes & Customization

Each mystery can be themed to match your event: a Murder Mystery for a Halloween party, a Cyber Heist for a tech conference, a Treasure Quest for a company retreat, or an Art Heist for a museum gala. The challenges are experiential learning exercises that encourage communication, problem-solving, and collaboration — ideal for leadership development, new-hire onboarding, or simply building stronger bonds among colleagues, friends, or family. All puzzles and storylines are fully customizable to your group size, location, and desired difficulty level.

Why Teams Are Limited to 8

Research shows that in teams larger than 8, engagement drops and some members become passive observers. By capping teams at 8, every person has a meaningful role — solving puzzles, acting as a clue runner, or presenting findings. This structure maximizes participation and ensures the experience is as rewarding for introverts as it is for extroverts.

Service Area & Logistics

Mystery Team Solve is available for events nationwide, including major metropolitan areas and rural venues. The program runs 90 to 120 minutes (flexible based on your schedule) and requires a minimum of 6 guests. It can be set up in hotel ballrooms, conference centers, outdoor parks, museums, banquet halls, or even private residences. No special equipment is needed — all materials are provided and set up by the host and facilitators.

Ideal for All Types of Events

  • Corporate team building (off-sites, retreats, annual meetings, department outings)
  • Wedding receptions and rehearsal dinners
  • Birthday parties (adult and youth)
  • Holiday parties (Christmas, New Year, Halloween, etc.)
  • School and university events (orientation, spirit week, class reunions)
  • Nonprofit fundraisers and galas
  • Community festivals and neighborhood gatherings
  • Conference and trade show activations

Over the years, this treasure hunt format has been used by hundreds of organizations — from Fortune 500 companies to small family groups — because it delivers a memorable, inclusive, and highly interactive experience that leaves everyone feeling like a detective who cracked the case.

Weekly Availability

Monday
24 Hours
Tuesday
24 Hours
Wednesday
24 Hours
Thursday
24 Hours
Friday
24 Hours
Saturday
24 Hours
Sunday
24 Hours

All times shown in PST

What's included

  • Background Music Background Music
  • Live Performances Live Performances
  • Game Hosts Game Hosts
  • Event Staff Event Staff
  • Instructors/Coaches Instructors/Coaches
  • Team Building Facilitators Team Building Facilitators
  • Event Coordinators Event Coordinators
  • Games Games
  • First Aid Kit First Aid Kit
  • Prizes & Awards Prizes & Awards
  • Costumes Costumes
  • Translation Services Translation Services

Activity Types

  • Skill Building
  • Social Fun Events
  • Games
  • Themed Party
  • Strategic Problem Solving

Pricing

Price $50.00/person
Group size 6–1000 guests
Duration 1.5 hours
Location & travel radius Travels to you
Cancellation Moderate
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Group size, duration & location

6–1000 guests · 1.5 hours · Travels to customer

Available for on-site service in these regions: Redwood City

Cancellation Policy

Moderate

  • Full refund: Up to 14 days before
  • 50% refund: 7-14 days before
  • No Refund: Within 7 days

Rules

Rules will be updated soon

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Is this event private?

Yes. All Events in Minutes packages are private unless clearly stated otherwise. Your group will not be mixed with other guests.

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Can we customize this package?

Yes. You can adjust guest count based on the policy (where possible), add additional services, modify timing (where possible), and combine multiple packages. For larger or multi-service events, contact us for a tailored proposal.

What happens after you book?

You'll receive instant confirmation. The vendor then reviews your booking and approves, coordinates final logistics, and assists with add-ons or adjustments. One of our team members stays involved to ensure everything runs smoothly.

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Can you support large corporate events or multi-service bookings?

Yes. Events in Minutes supports corporate team-building, offsites & retreats, holiday parties, conferences, and private celebrations. You can bundle venues, catering, bar service, DJ, staffing, AV, and more into one seamless booking.

Suitable for: Team Building, Executive Retreat

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