Working remotely has its perks, but building relationships with coworkers you’ve barely met isn’t always one of them. With 79% of remote-capable U.S. employees working hybrid or fully remote schedules, according to Gallup’s August 2026 data, companies face a challenge: How do you turn occasional face-to-face gatherings into something more meaningful than another meeting?
AdVenture Games Inc. has an answer involving a ticking clock, hidden clues, and a little healthy competition. Its new Rush Hour Riddler experience puts coworkers into a 90-minute, escape-room-inspired adventure where solving the puzzle means learning to work together. No awkward icebreakers required.
“We wanted Rush Hour Riddler to give people a reason to work together right away,” says Chad Michael, founder and CEO of AdVenture Games. “They’re noticing details, sharing ideas and making decisions as a group. You start to see strengths that might not come out in a typical networking meeting.”
Less Small Talk. More Problem-Solving.
Instead of sitting through another presentation about collaboration, coworkers are dropped into the middle of it. Armed with an interactive app, teams chase clues, decipher riddles, and make strategic decisions as the clock runs down.
Some race through downtown streets and landmarks. Others tackle the competition inside a conference room. A missed clue can cost precious minutes, and the quietest person in the group might be the one who cracks the final riddle. Suddenly, the coworker who’s been a tiny square on a screen for months is the one everyone needs to save the day.
The Clock Is Ticking. So Is The Teamwork.
Rush Hour Riddler offers two ways to play: a downtown scavenger hunt or an immersive indoor challenge. Both are professionally guided by an onsite facilitator, letting companies focus on the experience instead of the logistics.
Corporate packages range from $25 to $45 per person, with Gold packages including custom app features and a post-game debrief tool. But the real payoff isn’t necessarily who solves the puzzle first.
“I’ve seen how quickly a shared challenge can change the room,” Michael says. “Someone who’s quiet in a meeting might spot the clue everyone else missed. Someone else might step up to organize the group. Those moments can change how coworkers see one another after the game is over.”
Insider Takeaways
- Goodbye, Boring Team Building: AdVenture Games’ Rush Hour Riddler turns corporate bonding into a 90-minute, escape-room-inspired competition with app-powered puzzles, hidden clues, and strategic detours.
- Two Ways to Play: Take the challenge outdoors with a downtown scavenger hunt or keep it inside with an immersive conference-room experience.
- More Than Bragging Rights: The experience encourages communication, problem-solving, and collaboration while revealing strengths that might never surface during a typical video call.
- No Planning Headaches: An onsite facilitator guides the game, so companies can focus on the competition instead of the logistics.
- The Price of Teamwork: Bronze costs $25 per person, Silver $35, and Gold $45, including custom app features and a post-game debrief tool.
Get in the Game: Watch the Rush Hour Riddler explainer video, visit adventuregamesinc.com, or call 866-587-2125 for corporate bookings.
