Rekindling Team Bonds During The Pandemic: A 14-Day Gamified Experience for a Major Tech Company

A major tech company collaborated with FocusU to address the monotony and isolation of remote work by launching a 14-day pre-workshop gamified experience followed by a virtual escape room finale. This initiative aimed to enhance team engagement, build camaraderie, and reignite team spirit. The program featured asynchronous daily challenges on an app, encouraging participants to share insights and connect on a deeper level through activities designed to foster personal connection and mutual understanding.

The finale, a virtual escape room with seven parallel storylines, offered an interactive experience that energized the team and reinforced collaboration. The program involved 56 participants across seven teams, achieving 726 task completions and maintaining engagement through a dynamic leaderboard and activity feed. Feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with participants rating the experience 10/10, noting its impact on their team bonds and morale during challenging times. The gamified approach helped the team build resilience and stay connected in an engaging, memorable way.